Connecting the VX410 and VX410a
About Impedance Before you hook up your speaker cabinet be sure that you understand a little about impedance. Impedance is the electronic load that the speaker puts on the power amplifier and is measured in Ohms. Here is the tricky, yet simple rule of impedance; When two speakers are wired in "Parallel" the total impedance is cut in half and when two speakers are wire is �Series� the total impedance is the sum of the
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speakers individual impedance. The VX410 and VX410a�s impedance (many audio guys used the made up word �ohmage�, however the correct term is impedance) is 8 Ohms. So, when two VX410�sor VX410a�s are connected together in parallel the total impedance is 4 Ohms. The impedance of your speaker also has an effect on you amplifier. In general, the lower the impedance the more power your amplifier will put out. IMPORTANT: There is an minimum safe impedance so be sure to check the manufacturer�s recommended impedance for your amplifier to avoid any damage to your amplifier or voiding your warranty. Connecting the VX410 to Your Amplifier The VX410 and VX410a connections are made via 1/4� phone jacks located on the rear panel jack-plate. Be sure to make your connection with un-shielded speaker cable. Connect the Amplifier Output to the speaker Input on the VX410�s rear jackplate. Using the EXTENSION Output The VX410and VX410a provides a convenient Extension Output for connecting additional speaker cabinets in parallel. Be sure to read the section above on impedance to insure a proper hook up with your amplifier. Follow the steps below to connect two VX410�s using the Extension Output. Connect the Amplifier Output to the Input of the first VX410. Now, connect the Extension Output to the Input of the second VX410 or VX410a.
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VX410 BASS CABINET 400 WATTS
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MODEL 2000 200 WATTS 8 = 120 WATTS 4 = 200 WATTS
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