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Question bout setting up speakers & amp with generator

  • 07-06-2008 11:22am
    #1
    jose-fahartose
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 97 ✭✭


    I'm trying to set up gear outside using a generator, has anyone here done this before or do any of you know if using a generator to power the equipment (decks, amp, speakers) if this could damage / blow the equipment??

    Cheers


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  • #2
    Thomas_S_Hunterson
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,151 ✭✭✭Thomas_S_Hunterson


    If it's a properly regulated generator and you don't overload it, it should be safe.


  • #3
    Run_to_da_hills
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,009 ✭✭✭✭Run_to_da_hills


    Just be very careful and make sure you have an electrician with you to check the output. I blew the input transformer in a Crown Macrotech from a dodgy jenny hired by a venue a few years ago. (I have since got my own ). I would never trust any welder / gen set from a hire shop as these are regularly cranked up to well over 240V for maximum penetration on welding jobs.

    I would recommend using a good UPS or power conditioner using a jenny. I use a Furman power conditioning unit, this will bring any excess voltage back to 220and will also stabilize the current and stop any buzz. Gennys also have a habit of blowing disco lamps so I would advise you not to use any expensive MSD bulbs or lasers.

    Most hire shops will not hire you a generator if you mention thats its for stage only use because they do not want to get involved in any liability issues.


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