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Topic: Extension speaker? |
George McLellan
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Duluth, MN USA
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Posted 18 Jun 2017 2:49 pm |
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Is it possible or is there already a volume control to connect between the amp and extension speaker? It would be helpful if the guys on the other side of the stage be able to turn the volume up or down. Any help or suggestions welcome.
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Last edited by George McLellan on 19 Jun 2017 2:19 am; edited 1 time in total |
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Lane Gray
From:
Topeka, KS
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Posted 18 Jun 2017 5:39 pm
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Google "L pad"
A regular pot won't work for two reasons:
1) a pot can't dissipate that kind of power
2: even if it could, twisting the knob would change the load on the amp.
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2 pedal steels, a lapStrat, and an 8-string Dobro (and 3 ukes)
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George McLellan
From:
Duluth, MN USA
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Posted 19 Jun 2017 2:19 am thnx
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Thanks Lane,
Geo |
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Erv Niehaus
From:
Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 19 Jun 2017 7:16 am
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| I have some Peavey speakers that I use with my PA system that have volume controls. |
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George McLellan
From:
Duluth, MN USA
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Posted 19 Jun 2017 12:09 pm Thanks
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Yes Erv, the hot spots we use on the country show I do when I'm back in Minnesota has them, I was just wondering if there is one I could put in line with my extension speaker.
Geo |
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Erv Niehaus
From:
Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 19 Jun 2017 12:15 pm
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George,
It's worth a try.  |
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Lane Gray
From:
Topeka, KS
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Posted 19 Jun 2017 2:55 pm
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With some simple tools, you can add an L pad to any speaker enclosure.
You just need to get the right power capacity and impedance.
https://www.parts-express.com/cat/speaker-l-pads/306
And, I'm pretty sure the guys who monkey with these for a living will attest that every speaker with a volume control uses one of these (or something that works just like them.
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2 pedal steels, a lapStrat, and an 8-string Dobro (and 3 ukes)
More amps than guitars, and not many effects |
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Bill Moore
From:
Manchester, Michigan
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Posted 20 Jun 2017 4:18 am
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If they are complaining that you are too loud, the simplest way would be; adjust the position of the speaker til they are satisfied. If you are not loud enough, play louder. 
There have been times that I have "adjusted" the volume of a monitor by throwing my jacket over it. |
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Erv Niehaus
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Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 20 Jun 2017 7:16 am
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| Often when I set up my PA speakers, one is fairly close and another is further away. I like to be able to turn down the close speaker to match the volume coming from the one further away. |
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George McLellan
From:
Duluth, MN USA
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Posted 20 Jun 2017 11:30 am
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You're right Erv, that's what I have in mind. I've never had anyone complain I'm too loud...except the rythym player on the other side of the stage. That way he can have it loud enough to hear where he's suppose to be in the song. 
Geo |
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