Power Stage 700 Issue

[assailantguitar]

Having issue with the Power Stage 700. Last night at a show it would cut out for a few seconds then come back on. Both red lights would come on. I think one is for temp and the other over current. Any one else have an issue. It is rack mounted. Sides and back around it are clear. I assume it was overheating?

 

[jeremy]

welcome to the forum!

i would assume it was overheating, yes. ive had class d pa amps trip into thermal protection before, sucks at the moment, but its better than having permanent damage to the gear

 

[Mincer]

Maybe a small fan across the top for the next show?

 

[assailantguitar]

My rack case has rails in the back so I bought a panel with fans to mount in the back. Will see if that helps with the issue.

 

[DankStar]

I thought they had fans, what the heck. Would you say it was working super hard, like cranked or at very low impedance? Was it super hot at the venue?

 

[jeremy]

ive had the most issues on hot sunny days at outside venues

 

[assailantguitar]

It was an outdoor show on July 3rd. It was hot and humid. I was pushing it hard into 1 4x12, turned it down hoping it would help, it did not. They do have a small fan in the back. Guess it is not enough to keep them from overheating.

 

[jeremy]

once these things get hot, it takes a while to cool off. especially if its that hot out. its in a black rack i assume? other things in the rack with it? the new fans should help at least a little