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329.99  ButtKicker Power Amplifier "Designed specifically to power the ButtKicker LFE and Concert, the BKA1000-4A is an incredible value, chock full of features designed to make the installation and operation of the ButtKicker easier and more affordable. And because it comes in either 120V MORE... | 825.00  Drawmer DA6 Balanced Distribution Amplifier "The Drawmer DA-6 is a six channel stereo (or twelve channel mono) distribution amplifier featuring XLR balanced inputs and outputs with optional transformer balancing where remote amplifiers and recorders are fed from separate power supplies.The distribu MORE... | 499.00  Crown XLS2000 Power Amp "Crown's XLS 2000 power amplifier is a premiere portable PA system with unmatched performance, technology and affordability. It includes multiple inputs so you can plug in anything and play anywhere, along with several system setup configurations. Thi MORE... | 349.00  Cerwin-Vega CV-900 "The Cerwin-Vega CV-900 is a rugged, 2U rackmountable power amplifier with a highly efficient tunnel cooling system to ensure reliable, cool running operation, 21-position detent level control knobs for easily repeatable settings, signal and clip indicato MORE... |
449.00  Cerwin-Vega CV-1800 "The Cerwin Vega CV-1800 is a rugged, 2U rackmountable power amplifier with a highly efficient tunnel cooling system to ensure reliable, cool running operation, 21-position detent level control knobs for easily repeatable settings, signal and clip indicat MORE... | 1299.99  Peavey CS 4080HZ Power Amplifier "The CS Series is the global standard bearer for workhorse reliability. These amps benefit from Peavey's most popular audio innovations, including exclusive DDT compression/anticlipping protection. Circuitry protects against shorts, improper loads, ab MORE... | 749.99  Yamaha P7000S Dual-Channel Power Amp "The Yamaha P7000S Dual-Channel Power Amp gives you clean power and low weight. The P-Series amps deliver pro-quality power in a wide range of configurations, and are perfect for mating with the popular Club Series speakers, as each model's power sign MORE... | 329.99  Peavey PV 900 Power Amp "The Peavey PV 900 Power Amp delivers 300 watts per side @ 4 ohms and 450 watts @ 2 ohms. It features Peavey's patented DDT compression system and detented input gain controls, and less than 0.03% distortion. A real workhorse!" MORE... |
369.00  QSC RMX 850 Power Amp "The QSC RMX 850 Power Amp combines their rugged high-output designs with the latest circuit technology to deliver unmatched performance at a breakthrough price. The RMX amps require only 2 rackspaces and feature 1/4" TRS, XLR, and barrier strip bala MORE... | 449.99  Peavey IPR DSP 1600 Power Amp with DSP "Part of Peavey's IPR Series, the IPR DSP 1600 Power Amp utilizes an advanced design that allowed Peavey engineers to dramatically reduce weight while increasing output power, reliability, and thermal efficiency. The rackmount power amp features two c MORE... | 199.99  Behringer A500 600W Reference-Class Studio Power Amplifier "The Behringer A500 600W Reference-Class Studio Power Amplifier embodies true audiophile-grade performance, delivering 2 x 300 watts into 4 ohms or 600 watts into 8 ohms bridged. The overhead keeps you on the safe side, and the Behringer A500's advanc MORE... | 949.99  Peavey CS 3000 Power Amplifier "The CS Series is the global standard bearer for workhorse reliability. These amps have benefitted from Peavey's most popular audio innovations, including exclusive DDT compression/anticlipping protection. Circuitry protects against shorts, improper l MORE... |
1599.99  Crest Audio CM 2208 Eight Channel 300 Watt Power Amplifier "The CM 2208 300W Power Amplifier drives 8 independent channels into low impedance or 70V loads. With this advanced amplifier architecture, there is no need to select the load impedance. Each channel can drive 4 ohms and up for flexible system configurati MORE... | 999.99  Crest Audio CM 2204 Four Channel 300 Watt Power Amplifier "The CM 2204 300W Power Amplifier drives 4 independent channels into low impedance or 70V loads. With this advanced amplifier architecture, there is no need to select the load impedance. Each channel can drive 4 ohms and up for flexible system configurati MORE... | 3299.00  Crown MA3600VZ-Stereo Power Amp "Incredibly compact, the Crown MA3600VZ-Stereo Power Amp dishes out prodigious amounts of clean, reliable power: 1,800W per channel @ 2 ohms, 1,565W @ 4 ohms, and 3,505W @ 4 ohms bridged. The Crown MA3600VZ features comprehensive protection against shorte MORE... | 2299.00  Crest Audio PRO 9200 6500W Power Amplifier "Designed with touring sound professionals in mind, the Crest Pro 9200 power amplifier faithfully produces high power with low distortion in an extremely lightweight economical package. Rock stable in stereo or bridged mode operation the rackmountable PRO MORE... |
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Power Amplifiers - Practical Uses
One important concept in the age of electronic music is the use of the power amplifier. Amplifiers are needed to send the sound created by an instrument out into the air where an audience or the player can hear it. In order to accomplish this, amplifier systems have been invented. There are dozens of different kinds of amplifier systems, from those found in instruments to those found in stereos and public announcement systems. Specific instruments often have an amp that is designed for them, such as a guitar amp, a bass amp, or a keyboard amp.
One of the big differences in each of these kinds of amps is the power it uses. The power is located in the head of the amp, and the places that generate the power used for the amplification system are known as power amps.
Audio power amps are included in combo amps, along with everything else. The power produced is measured in watts, which is the unit used in many electric functions. The more range or power that is needed, the greater the wattage in the power amplifier. The result might be called a high power amplifier. This is useful to know for those musicians who prefer to design their own amplification systems. There are also several major types of audio power amplifiers. Some of the more commonly used are the stereo power amplifier, the mono power amplifier, the solid state power amplifier and the vacuum tube power amplifier just to name a few.
Measuring the power used by amps can be tricky, as there is not a proportional measurement in the power output and the decibel level (dB). Decibels are used as measurements (for the purpose of music) of acoustics, although they also apply to electric functions. Decibels are very small units, and one decibel is roughly equivalent to the smallest change in sound that a human can perceive.
Simply put, doubling the wattage of the power output in power amps will not double the decibel level. Instead, increasing the wattage by two times will increase the decibel level by 3. This is the case no matter what wattage you are doubling, be it 300W to 600W, or 100W to 200W. It is always constant.
For the musician, the measurement of the power amp is important as it directly relates to how well the instrument will be heard over other systems. Most soundboards will include equalization controls which compensate for electronic instruments which require greater power amps, such as keyboards and even basses. As a mid-range instrument, guitar amplifiers do not require such a high power output. However, levels on the power amp of the amplifier hooked up to the guitar need to be adjusted upwards so that the guitar, including solos and rhythms, can be heard over the other instruments. Often, guitar players find that the power setting should create a +3dB in comparison with the other instruments.
Understanding the function of power amps is essential to musicians who play in bands. The power amplifier is what will produce the electric energy necessary for an instrument such as the guitar to be heard over keyboards and drums, without the instruments drowning each other out. Amps should be purchased according to the style of music that you play, and the venue you play in.
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