Connecting to two amps from U-Mix Control Pro 2

[skelletor03]

I should add that if it IS possible for me to run speakers of different impedance off of one amp, then my problem will be solved as I can just run everything off of the 2000 watt amp. The two lager speakers on one channel and the two smaller speakers on the other channel.

And I know you're right that I should probably invest in an equalizer unit at some point, especially since I would like to add a dedicated "sub" to the current four speaker set-up for larger events. I know my brother has an equalizer that he doesn't use, but it's probably too old to handle my current cable connections...I'd probably have to downgrade to raw wire or something. LOL.

[KevMaverick]

Will help 2moro - need to think on this and am a bit fuzzy right now! Wednesday is pool & beer night here!

[daniel clark]

you got me lost at the daisy chaining off of one chanel,, no its not good to run a amp with different speaker ohm ratings ,, unbalances the amp ,,,,my thoughts would be too run the 8 ohn speakers in stero with the smaller amp and the 4 ohm set of the larger amp in stero also,, your numbers from the get go seem strange ,,, your are refering peak power availible ,,wherin the rms rating is the more constant number,,

Offtopic.HorsSujet!

thanks kev ,,sorry to bother you ,enjoy your night

[skelletor03]

Thanks guys....and sorry for the confusion :P Audio connections are not really my forte' so it's very new to me still and it's very possible that I'm going about stuff the wrong way. And yes, technically I would prefer to have each speaker on it's own channel on the amps, but wanted to leave at least one channel open if I ever did add additional speakers or a sub unit.

[daniel clark]

Cross that bridge when you get to it ,,use what you have till you get to that point ,,,the splitters should work for you know ,,try it like i advised ,,,see the results and if its what you want then use it ,,,start reading up on info check the web ,,,,lots of info ,,,

[KevMaverick]

Been giving this some thought. Firstly, I don't recommend using speakers of different impedance on the same amp.

My personal recommendation is to use a mixer - this solves so many problems. However, the mixer must have the right outputs. Some mixers have master 1/master 2 outputs, which just feed the master output to both. That is fine as you can connect an amp to each.

Other mixers have a 'record' output, which is not seen so often now, but can be used to connect another amp, but they are sometimes 'always on' and not controlled by the faders, so it's very much hit and miss with that type.

The third option, and the one I like best, are the mixers that have a 'booth' output. This is a separate output, usually used to monitor the main output from the mixer, for mixing etc. Using such a mixer, I'd connect the bass amp/speakers to this channel, as it gives a lot more flexibility with the sound, as it usually has it's own fader on the mixer to control the output through that channel - enabling you to control the bass levels at your fingertips.

I know that this option involves spending money on a mixer, but personally, I love the flexibility that a mixer gives me, not just for music, but for microphones etc. A splitter cable will do the job (possibly) but it's what I would consider a 'quick fix'!

EDIT: Sometimes, this booth channel, has it's own basic controls for bass/treble, so that would enable you to adjust the bass/treble going to each amplifier.

[Hannes]

Just use the y-cables to split the output to the 2 amps.

Easy solution.
If your not ccomfortable with calculating impedance, them just leave that alone.as long as you dont go under the amps minimum load everything will be fine, except that the lower impedance speakers will get more power.

[skelletor03]

Thanks again to all who have replied and given their input on this situation. I'll probably just stick with the splitter cables for now and see how that works out, but in the long run I'll definitely look for a mixer or equalizer that can give me those additional outputs and channels for multiple amps and speakers.

Out of curiosity, would something like this work? Can it be connected to the MixVibes controller via the 3/4 output jacks? Or would I need to go from the 1/2 output to the external mixer and then from the mixer out to the two amps?

http://www.seismicaudiospeakers.com/4-C ... lider4.htm

[daniel clark]

look at the audio set up panel in preferences and you will see what avaible in output routing ,, if you are using the U-Mix Control Pro as you mixer (internal mode ) then the 3/4 outputts will be used for monitoring
do you have a reciever amp..lying around check and see what out puts you have on it if it has a line out ,,even rec out then you can use that ,,,
try the cables first ,,then get INFORMATION/KNOWELEDGE ,to understand what you are doing /ttrying to accomplish

[skelletor03]

:cool: look at the audio set up panel in preferences and you will see what avaible in output routing ,, if you are using the U-Mix Control Pro as you mixer (internal mode ) then the 3/4 outputts will be used for monitoring
do you have a reciever amp..lying around check and see what out puts you have on it if it has a line out ,,even rec out then you can use that ,,,
try the cables first ,,then get INFORMATION/KNOWELEDGE ,to understand what you are doing /ttrying to accomplish

Hi Daniel...no, no receiver amps lying around. Just the two I mentioned earlier. Sounds like I'll just be using the cables for now. I'll probably give this thread an update once I get them and try it out. Luckily my event isn't until the first weekend in May so I have a little time to experiment/learn. Thanks again for your help!