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Using 2 amps

i_got_a_mohawk

i_got_a_mohawk

Feb 9, 2005
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#1
Right, this is just a theory because im

A) bored and delusional atm,
B) got alot of time to waste

What i was considering was how woule be best to run a SS amp aswell as a tube amp.

I'd run the bass signal into a peavey firebass, then from the low output of the peaveys crossover to the power amp section of the peavey, then connect a 215 to the firebass, and i'd use the signal out of the high end of the crossover to the SVT II to power a 410

A) would this work
B) i think i have this right, or would it be better using the firebass for the high end and the SVT for the low?
C) dont moan at me, i know this is overkill :spit:
 
#6
chaosMK said:
+1 Full range
-1 Bi-amp

I had two cabs (a 4x10 and 2x15) when I owned an SVT-4 and experimented for quite some time with the bi-amp settings on it. In the end I ran full range.
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I ran my B-4R through a 4x10 and a 1x15 with it bi-amped and it didn't sound bad, but I got a lot more power running full range and mono-bridged and it sounded just as good, you just have to play with the EQ.

Now I think that in this case he just wants to use all the gear he's got, so that's cool. However I think you should just run through one preamp if you can because trying to adjust two eq's with one rig is a huge pain.
 
#7
Stay away from the Bowmore for awhile... just kidding (I think)... save your shillings and pounds, then get yourself an Aguilar DB750. You can hook-up a pair of 4-Ohm cabs of your choice. You will then have the capability of slaying dragons and visigoths... the Queen will knight you, and you will write songs about me honoring my inspiriation... :D
 
#8
+3
both amps full range but with different tones or two different brands of amps set with about the same tone. This way, each amp will cover the weaknesses of the other. This is my favorite setup if I feel like moving more gear. The best tone you can get in my opinion. Aguilar and ampeg work well together for this. Ampeg has the grit, Aguilar has the bottom.
 
#10
Biamping is only useful IMHO if you want a meaty overdriven midrange & treble sound, but still want to preserve the low clean sound with booty. That's what I do, and I love itl. It's not for everyone, however, and the kevlar-impregnated Peavey speakers don't sound great with overdrive... even Peavey will admit that. I use guitar speakers for my high end & midrange, and love the sound... Kind of a one trick pony, but OOHHH what a trick!!! :bassist:
 
#11
I agree with most of the replies.

Bi-Amping, to me, is only thoroughly useful for PA and Live Sound situations. I like your idea with your Sansamp... you might be pleasantly surprised with the results.

Also, I'm sure you could simply run the preamp out of your SVTII into the power amp in of your Peavey (if it indeed has that feature). But.... The Sansamp method is much more simplistic and inventive.
 
#12
kringle77 said:
+3
both amps full range but with different tones or two different brands of amps set with about the same tone. This way, each amp will cover the weaknesses of the other. This is my favorite setup if I feel like moving more gear. The best tone you can get in my opinion. Aguilar and ampeg work well together for this. Ampeg has the grit, Aguilar has the bottom.
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Yup - I do this with Ampeg on the low end & Marshall on the high. You don't need no stinkin' crossover.
 
#13
TheChariot said:
I agree with most of the replies.

Bi-Amping, to me, is only thoroughly useful for PA and Live Sound situations. I like your idea with your Sansamp... you might be pleasantly surprised with the results.

Also, I'm sure you could simply run the preamp out of your SVTII into the power amp in of your Peavey (if it indeed has that feature). But.... The Sansamp method is much more simplistic and inventive.
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Yeah, i can do, the only reason i didnt is because i dont know how the volume difference would work, cus the preamp in on the peavey runs the power amp at full, so i would have less control over volume, it worked really well with the sansamp tho :D :D
 
#14
I vote for full range too. You're squandering a lot of low freq potential of the 4x10 using it for just the highs. Mono bridge usually gets you more watts, and all available power/cones are working all the time. Biamping was popular before the advent of really good full range cabs.

Randy
 

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