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How to prevent a class d amp movement in a gig?

#81
Some good advice.

And maybe there is a weight sweet spot for amp manufacturers to consider here. Paging Mr. Horse.

My Demeter VT-BP800, Arkham Beast, and Ampeg SVT7-pro don't move. My (excellent) WD-800 wandered all over the place.

I certainly don't mind carrying a few extra pounds if I don't have to fiddle with tape and velcro to make my amp sit still. That's just one more hassle at the gig.
 
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#82
It's hard to imagine an amp that is strapped down will vibrate off a cab. Possible I guess, but still difficult to fathom. Sounds more like amp is being pulled off the cab from too short of cord. Maybe try a longer cord. Better yet, get one of dongle type wireless systems. That's what I did after accidentally yanking my amp off the cab by the cord at rehearsal one day. Thought I had enough cable to get to the small fridge for a beer, I was about a foot short, and amp was on the floor.
 
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rafitoprtx said:
As the tittle said I'm having this issue with my peavey minimega an my acoustic b410. It takes dives from the top of the cab twice. I strap it to the cab and still moves. I will appreciate your inputs. Thanks in advance!
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Run your instrument cable under the cab, then to the amp; the cab will prevent the cable from moving the amp.
 
#88
CaptainWally said:
Some good advice.

And maybe there is a weight sweet spot for amp manufacturers to consider here. Paging Mr. Horse.

My Demeter VT-BP800, Arkham Beast, and Ampeg SVT7-pro don't move. My (excellent) WD-800 wandered all over the place.

I certainly don't mind carrying a few extra pounds if I don't have to fiddle with tape and velcro to make my amp sit still. That's just one more hassle at the gig.
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I guess I'm doing it wrong :(

Haven't had my WD 800 head fall off or wander around my cabinet, yet. Maybe because I'm not playing loud enough or the cord wrap through my cabinet handle :thumbsup:


:)
 
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ficelles said:
I don't suppose something's come adrift inside your 4x10 and it's vibrating way more than it should?
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JeezyMcNuggles said:
It really just does make any sense. A fully braced 410 bass guitar cabinet, doesn't vibrate much at any volume. He says he strapped it down, and it still happens. He's either pulling it off the cab, or he's trolling.
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The cab is a Guitar Center Acoustic brand cab, they are not well braced.
 
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My Genz Benz was rack mountable.

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I've always gaff taped my cords to the floor. I've taped just about anything to anything, TBH. I put mine on a mouse pad, but if I was really thinking about this, it doesn't make much sense to put your head on your speakers due to the vibrations.
 
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DJ Bebop said:
I guess I'm doing it wrong :(

Haven't had my WD 800 head fall off or wander around my cabinet, yet. Maybe because I'm not playing loud enough or the cord wrap through my cabinet handle :thumbsup:


:)
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The only set up I ever played that did move around a little was my micro vr through the 212av. Cranked, with the bass boosted. I replaced the plastic feet with rubber ones. It never happened again.
 
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Analogeezer said:
I read here a lot of people use "Bar Mat" material (you know that rubbery mesh you see on the surface of bars?) which you can buy from Amazon and other places.

I don't know if it will solve your problem but it's not very expensive and you can cut it to fit the rectangle that you need.

Analogeezer
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We used something like that on table and counter tops on fishing vessels when I was a commercial fisherman to stop dishes and table ware from sliding in the movment of the boat.
 
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