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George McLellan


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Duluth, MN USA
Post  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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Lane Gray


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Topeka, KS
Post  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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George McLellan


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Duluth, MN USA
Post  Posted 19 Jun 2017 2:19 am     thnx
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Thanks Lane,
Geo
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Erv Niehaus


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Litchfield, MN, USA
Post  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


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Duluth, MN USA
Post  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


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Litchfield, MN, USA
Post  Posted 19 Jun 2017 12:15 pm    
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George,
It's worth a try. Very Happy
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Lane Gray


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Topeka, KS
Post  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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Bill Moore


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Manchester, Michigan
Post  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. Smile
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
Post  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


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Duluth, MN USA
Post  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. Laughing
Geo
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