Connections for the BFD / EP2500 combo...

**Rodny Alvarez** · **11-09-06, 09:05 AM**

Couple of questions...
I'm using the BFD and the EP 2500 I just want to know which cables should I use between the two, XLR or 1/4?

Do I need to turn the clip limiter switch on?

I have a power center HTS5100, do you think I can hook the amp to the HTS5100?

Thanks!!

**brucek** · **11-09-06, 09:12 AM**

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should I use between the two, XLR or 1/4?

Matters not. Either one.

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Do I need to turn the clip limiter switch on?

Seems like a good idea.

brucek

**Sonnie** · **11-09-06, 10:39 AM**

On the power center, I'd think you'd need to make sure you are not overloading it. If there is room I'd use it.

You already connecting it?

**Rodny Alvarez** · **11-09-06, 12:36 PM**

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Sonnie wrote:

On the power center, I'd think you'd need to make sure you are not overloading it. If there is room I'd use it.

You already connecting it?

No!

**Wayne A. Pflughaupt** · **11-10-06, 06:41 PM**

Normally I wouldn’t use a power center for an amp but the 5100 looks like it can handle it. Of course, that also depends on what all else you have plugged into it. One nice thing, you can plug the amp into the delayed outlet, and you won’t have that annoying BFD pop.

Regards,
Wayne

**Rodny Alvarez** · **02-24-07, 11:49 PM**

I read somewhere about changing the fan on the EP2500, I looked, but cant find it! the fan is to loud

Can some tell me were to find it !!!!
Thanks!!

**Sonnie** · **02-25-07, 12:41 AM**

Don't let it bite you ... the quieter fan thread!...

**brucek** · **02-25-07, 11:52 AM**

I couldn't find any information that indicated explicitely that the EP2500 incorporates direct mounted output transistors, so the risk of a shock from a hot heatsink when the power is off appears minimal. I might discharge the heatsink though just to be safe if you're in there messing around with fans.

I also see where the silkscreen on the rear switches is in error compared to the manual and cartoon on the rear.

Note that it appears the cartoon is correct. Owners of the amp would know more about this than me, but I'm trying to give Sonnie a heads up anyway.

For example, note that the cartoon says that to turn OFF the low cut filter, the switch is to the right, but the silkscreen on the switch itself says the right is ON...... hmmmmm

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**Sonnie** · **03-02-07, 10:46 AM**

I assume OFF is right for both LOW CUT FILTER INPUTS.

**brucek** · **03-02-07, 11:26 AM**

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I assume OFF is left for both LOW CUT FILTER INPUTS.

No, to shut the filters off, switch #3 and #8 are to the right............

brucek

**Sonnie** · **03-02-07, 11:37 AM**

Yeah... that's what I said...

**Rodny Alvarez** · **03-02-07, 10:29 PM**

brucek!!! so for the filter to be off the switch needs to be on!!?

**Sonnie** · **03-02-07, 10:43 PM**

Rodny....

... don't you understand anything? In order for the filter to be on, the switch needs to be off.

**Rodny Alvarez** · **03-02-07, 10:51 PM**

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**brucek** · **03-02-07, 11:12 PM**

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brucek!!! so for the filter to be off the switch needs to be on!!?

Well yeah.

I don't own the amp, I'm just pointing out an anomaly.

I would simply ignore the information on the rocker switch itself and follow the white cartoon. It would seem the cartoon is in the manual and on the amp itself.

So, if I wanted the Clip Limiter ON (control clipping), I would put the switches #1 and #10 to the right.
If I wanted the Low Cut Filter OFF (no low cut filter), I would put switches #3 and #8 to the right.

brucek

**danke** · **12-25-07, 03:38 PM**

I just received my EP2500. Is there a definitive answer to the Low Cut Filter switch position? I don't want a filter, right or left for the switch (facing the back)?

Thanks.

**brucek** · **12-28-07, 11:56 AM**

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I don't want a filter, right or left

Switch #3 = Right.............

**v1rtu0s1ty** · **02-04-08, 02:50 PM**

hi brucek,

What does LOW CUT FILTER OFF do, in layman's term please?

Thanks,

Neil

**brucek** · **02-04-08, 03:08 PM**

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What does LOW CUT FILTER OFF do

The 30Hz and 50Hz LOW CUT filters are basically high pass filters that will remove frequencies below those specific settings.

When you shut them off, then the low frequency response will then become that of the amplifier itself, rather than being cutoff at 30hz or 50hz.

So, I suppose for the EP2500 it posts a low frequency response at -3dB down at 5Hz, you can say that with the cut switch off, you would enjoy a subsonic filter at 5Hz rather than the 30Hz or 50Hz with the cut filter set to on..

brucek

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