bridge Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 Greetings, I'm sure this has been done to death elsewhere, but please be gentle with me! I have recently obtained an Orange Terror 1000 from The Honourable Stew Black of this parish. I will be running it through two gen 2 compacts (600 w each 8 ohms) however. I have been informed that, with switch set to 4ohms, for rehearsal, I could play it through one cab without damaging cab, I will just get reduced output. I have also been told this is wrong ! Can anyone give me a definitive answer? Thanks chaps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 If the cabs are 8 ohm then switch it to 8ohm for one cab and 4 ohm for when using both. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridge Posted April 21, 2019 Author Share Posted April 21, 2019 Cheers Stew, what I have been told is, if its on 8 ohms, same as cab, it will deliver 1000 watts into the 600 watt cab, but if it's on 4 ohms, it will deliver less wattage therefore will be ok to do so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzbass Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 no, a ss amp will deliver around half power to an 8 Ohm impedence as compared to a 4 Ohm cab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridge Posted April 21, 2019 Author Share Posted April 21, 2019 So basically, it's ok to do so for rehearsal where the full volume not required? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bay Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 I have a midget and compact and the 1000w terror amp and do just that. I have just used one cab at smaller venues (and one that’s up loads of stairs) as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridge Posted April 22, 2019 Author Share Posted April 22, 2019 Cheers T bay, so, just to clarify for my small brain, one cab and amp set to 4 ohms? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 Nope. Use the head set at 8 Ohms and run it into one cab. That's the perfect solution. And don't forget that you have a volume control! Whether or not you have the impedance matched correctly matters a lot if you're using most/all of the power on tap. If you're playing at significantly reduced power levels then you're unlikely to hit a problem anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridge Posted April 22, 2019 Author Share Posted April 22, 2019 Cheers jack, got so many conflicting suggestions, as cab is 600 w 8 ohms and amp 1000 w at 8 ohms , even Alex at barefaced suggested amp at 4ohms. Apparently BF have had very few drivers blown but of the ones that have 20% have been with terror 1000 watt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 You won't be running it above 1 and 1. Unless you have some demolition work to do. I'm with HJ - 8 ohm cab use it set to 8 ohm. Two 8 ohm cabs switch to 4 ohm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bay Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 That’s what I do and never had a problem, you won’t even come close to stretching the cab at the volumes we are talking about. Sorry if my earlier reply wasn’t clear, as HJ states run it at 8ohm into the 8ohm cab. I have never run my amp above half way anywhere. I have messed about with it once going to about two thirds at an open air gig and our drummer (who was late) heard it over a mile away! Output is not an issue with these amps. I have revolved mine to get a bit cleaner sound higher up the output range which is supposed to take a bit of power out but can’t say I have noticed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridge Posted April 22, 2019 Author Share Posted April 22, 2019 Thanks guys, your input had been much appreciated, can't wait to pair it up with the two cabs, change the rotation of the planet 😁😎👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 Have you tried it at home at least? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridge Posted April 22, 2019 Author Share Posted April 22, 2019 Not yet Stew, have been away since I collected it, just got home. Rehearsing tomorrow, which is why I wanted to know about using it with one cab, because won't have my own car so can only fit one cab in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 Ah OK. Put it to standby first, let the tube warm up, once light comes on you're good to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridge Posted April 22, 2019 Author Share Posted April 22, 2019 Cool, cheers Dude, looking forward to tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bay Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 I always turn mine on a few minutes before I intend to use it, they only need a few seconds technically but it’s no hassle and just allows them to stabilise a bit more. Similarly I leave it on standby for a few minutes after playing to let it cool a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridge Posted April 22, 2019 Author Share Posted April 22, 2019 Thanks T-Bay, much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 Now stop talking about it - my sellers remorse is building!! Might have to buy something just to make myself feel better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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