Parallel outputs..meh?

Hi,

I also know.. aftera bit of searching.. different amps have different ways of operating in parallel mode.. I think Crest amps are different or something.

Edited by adambomb - 20 June 2007 at 10:38pm

There are two variations of parallel mono.

In both cases the input of the channels is connected such that the same appears at both outputs.  Some amps also allow the outputs of the channels to be connected together for driving loads lower than possible on a single channel eg below 2Ohms such as three two-driver cabs in paralell.  Camco Vortex amps actually have a relay inside which connects the outputs together.  The annoying thing about this is that it actually disconnects the channel B output so you can't use the mode just for getting the same out of both channels.

In parallel mono,  both channels will be identical, ie in phase.  It's only bridge mono for which one is reversed.  So yes just connect one input and a cab to each output.

That's interesting, I didn't know that about the Camcos. So basically it disconnects the output transistrs of channel B and puts them in series with the output transistors of channel A. More current available to drive lower impredances - clever.

Owain: Well parallel not series but yeah, it basically turns it into one big amp channel.  But Crown MA/VZ amps will do the same, some Crests will too.

Adam: Your proline probably doesn't have anything fancy, it's just the inputs that are connected together.