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

[JeezyMcNuggles]

Which feet did you get? I think I should do that too

I get mine from a site called antique electronics

2" rubber feet

They're almost a direct replacement for ampeg plastic feet. I did the same on my v4b.

 

[fdeck]

Back in high school, my rock band had a gig, and I decided to try stacking two speakers under my Peavey Centurion head, all 130 Watts into two 15" PA speakers. Of course I forgot that I was on a short leash, and pulled the head down onto the ground. It just kept working and I left it there until we were done.

Today, I just wrap an old bike innertube around each speaker, and use it to tie everything down: Amp, gadgets, etc. It's also handy for carrying everything into a rehearsal or gig. Of course the real way to tie down a Class-D is just to get a combo amp. I'd get a combo, except that I really like my DIY speakers.

 

[squish]

I'd bet attaching some neodymium magnets to your amp's feet and two strips on thin metal to top of your cab would have great results.

 

[bucephylus]

Someone already took it…

“Tested” would be a better descriptor.

Turned out that other than a few gracious TB’ers, there was generally insufficient demand. Most players would rather spend $30 on a roll of tool drawer liner or $40 on some bar mat to save money than $25 on a purpose made device.

And, in reality, I had based my business model on a presumption that PA drivers would be potential customers; which I disproved based on observations of the coupling mode. So, I got a taste of my own career medicine as to how R&D pukes tend to destroy the marketing folks’ dreams.

Otherwise, retirement is great. Play more, work less.

 

[Stranger Danger]

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[vvvmmm]

BonBon Professional 18" x 12" Rubber Bar Service Mat (1) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06X93XN6...abc_BACQS5M2E6HQTH0V61N2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

These are excellent bar mats, also - just pop in the dishwasher when you splash yer cocktail.

Warning - do NOT drink the spillage.

 

[TNCreature]

I get mine from a site called antique electronics

2" rubber feet

They're almost a direct replacement for ampeg plastic feet. I did the same on my v4b.

I don't see the 2" feet, but I'll keep poking around. Pretty cool site, thanks!

 

[WRM]

7ender must have done something right, the feet on my Rumble 500 Head fit perfectly into the sockets on my 410 speakers....

Cheers,

 

[DJ Bebop]

Back in high school, my rock band had a gig, and I decided to try stacking two speakers under my Peavey Centurion head, all 130 Watts into two 15" PA speakers. Of course I forgot that I was on a short leash, and pulled the head down onto the ground. It just kept working and I left it there until we were done.

Today, I just wrap an old bike innertube around each speaker, and use it to tie everything down: Amp, gadgets, etc. It's also handy for carrying everything into a rehearsal or gig. Of course the real way to tie down a Class-D is just to get a combo amp. I'd get a combo, except that I really like my DIY speakers.
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[JeezyMcNuggles]

I don't see the 2" feet, but I'll keep poking around. Pretty cool site, thanks!

Yeah, looks like they're out. They have the ones for the Pros and PFs though. And, cabinet feet.

 

[JeezyMcNuggles]

I don't see the 2" feet, but I'll keep poking around. Pretty cool site, thanks!

These'll do it though

https://www.amazon.com/Large-Extra-...t=&hvlocphy=9031753&hvtargid=pla-570388593337

 

[JeezyMcNuggles]

7ender must have done something right, the feet on my Rumble 500 Head fit perfectly into the sockets on my 410 speakers....

Cheers,

They're also magnetic. The top of Fender cabs are magnets.

 

[StereoPlayer]

 

[Analogeezer]

Funny how the SVT guys never complain about this "problem"

Analogeezer

 

[BlueTalon]

Popped in for the photo of the SVT on top of the pocket amp photo. Disappointed.

That actually raises a good question that nobody here has asked yet:

Just how little of a class D amp are we talking about here?

 

[Rich Fiscus]

That actually raises a good question that nobody here has asked yet:

Just how little of a class D amp are we talking about here?

It’s in the first post. It’s a Peavey MiniMega, so small and light, but not that small and light by Class D standards.

 

[1bassplayinfool]

BonBon Professional 18" x 12" Rubber Bar Service Mat (1) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06X93XN6...abc_BACQS5M2E6HQTH0V61N2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

It works for me:

 

[rafitoprtx]

I order one of those Bon Bons mat. Thanks for the tips To be continued.......

 

[Stranger Danger]

I order one of those Bon Bons mat. Thanks for the tips To be continued.......

You will be happy with it

 

[12Toes]

I loop the power and speaker cords through the handle on the top of my cabinet

Same here. Protects the input jacks of all amps if you accidently tug/pull/trip....., not just the feather weights.