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What does this mean, compressors, heads...

Discussion in 'Amps and Cabs [BG]' started by Obsolex, Jun 25, 2003.

  1. Jun 25, 2003 #1
    Obsolex

    Obsolex Guest

    Nov 17, 2002
    1.
    I am getting the Ampeg Pr410hlf, and was looking at Ampeg heads, and it showed this:
    RMS Power Output (4 Ohms): 340 x 2/1000 (mono-bridged @ 4 Ohms)
    I know that is at 4 ohms, but what does the 340 x2/1000 mono bridged mean?
    2.
    What is a good Rack compressor to get? Should I get a rack one, or a pedal?
    3.
    What head should I get with my Ampeg PR410hlf?

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  2. Jun 26, 2003 #2
    Jason Carota

    Jason Carota Gold Supporting Member

    Mar 1, 2002
    Putnam, CT
    I believe the description is saying that if you run the head in stereo @ 4 Ohms, it will produce 340 watts per channel (hence the x2 -> two channels, left and right.) If you run the head in mono (bridged) it will put out 1000 watts @ 4 ohms.
     
  3. Jun 27, 2003 #3
    Obsolex

    Obsolex Guest

    Nov 17, 2002
    How does 340 at 2 channels = 1000 watts? Can anyone suggest a good ampeg head that will/would handle the Ampeg PR410hlf (4x10) 600 watts?
    thanks-
     
  4. Jun 27, 2003 #4
    Joris

    Joris

    Jan 20, 2000
    Zevenbergen, The Netherlands
    The answer to that question is quite technical. I don't know if you're after that. Just take their word for it that the ratings are true. I would.
     
  5. Jun 27, 2003 #5
    guyplaysbass

    guyplaysbass Guest

    Jun 6, 2003
    Portland, OR
    1000 watt head + 600 watt cabinet = GOOD

    (same head in stereo)
    340x340 watt head + two 600 watt cabs = BAD

    It's not at all uncommon for amps to be less efficient in stereo mode. The word to remember here is- MONO!!! The head you're looking at has plenty of power to drive the single cabinet you're looking at as long as you're running the amp in MONO and don't plan on adding another cabinet.:D
     
  6. Jun 28, 2003 #6
    Obsolex

    Obsolex Guest

    Nov 17, 2002
    How does 340 watts x 2 channels = 1000 watts?
     
  7. Jun 28, 2003 #7
    guyplaysbass

    guyplaysbass Guest

    Jun 6, 2003
    Portland, OR
    It's not at all uncommon that amps are LESS efficient in stereo mode!!!

    Just because an amp is capable of producing 1000 watts in mono does not mean that it will produce the equivelent in stereo mode. There are MANY reasons this might be the case. Just accept it as fact and move on.:bassist:
     
  8. Jun 28, 2003 #8
    Obsolex

    Obsolex Guest

    Nov 17, 2002
    Ok, it's no big deal, I was just wonderin man... Thanks!!