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Old 01-14-08, 12:48 AM   #1 (Link)
 
jvanhambelgium
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PB13 BASH AMP - Input levels <-> GAIN relation


Small technical question from my part.
On the PB13 BASH amp, is there any specs on howmuch the RCA input signal can/may be before clipping ? (I guess in mVolts peak-peak)

So the GAIN "works in conjunction" with the level that you input on the BASH and together they represent an amount of total output electrical power feeded to the driver ?

The thing is, when I hooked up the MIC-out of the laptop into the RCA jack and played some bass-testing tracks, the output at GAIN 2/8 was so much I got kinda scared. My kitchen appliances started rattling like hell so did all the glasses in a cabinet-drawer 8meters further..

I cannot imaging one could turn the GAIN even more ???!!!!

Because, no matter howmuch input you put into the RCA, it is the GAIN that ultimately "limits" the total output ? The only thing you can by inputting to much is clipping the signal no ??
Or can someone use the FULL potential of the 750W BASH power amp ONLY at GAIN 2 but by using a VERY, very string input ?

If the GAIN needs to be actually turned clockwise fully to every unleash all the power the BASH can offer (by then inputting high levels on the RCA) I would be really, really impressed by its power ... it is just scaring...

Thanks for any technical insights on this!


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