If I purchase a Powerhead, can I run it without a speaker load (into an FRFR) without damage. I plan to get a Kabinet in a few weeks when available. But I would like to use the Powerhead right now. So, can this be done without harm?
Powerhead question.......
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If I purchase a Powerhead, can I run it without a speaker load (into an FRFR) without damage. I plan to get a Kabinet in a few weeks when available. But I would like to use the Powerhead right now. So, can this be done without harm?
You can turn the power amp section off, it's in the menus. Then just turn it on when you're ready... but to be honest, you don't actually have to turn it off... if it's not plugged in, it's inactive and won't be damaged. Good design by Kemper. I'm not sure about FRFR cabinets, that's a subject I haven't delved into yet.
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GREAT!!!!! Thanks!
Now, I wonder about the 600w into the 200w Kabinet. Will I blow the speaker in the Kabinet?
Nope. Watch this...
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You can use the Powerhead Poweramp Output with a passive FRFR Cabinet. That kind of cabinet provides the same kind of impedance load as a passive guitar cabinet.
If you want to use a powered FRFR cabinet, connect it to the Monitor Output, instead.
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...and I actually run a power rack into a passive FRFR cab and now changed to the Kabinet...so its all good!
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I have the Powerhead into the Kabinet usually:
- Yes you can drive the 200W Kabinet very loud;
- Yes you can also run with no Kabinet attached.
That's my experience anyway.