Powerstage 700 power question
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Re: Powerstage 700 power question
Welcome to the forum!
This is a question that has been asked a few times here, and as I look through the archives (and the product page), I can't seem to find the answer to, at least in a definitive way. It is one of those things that isn't listed in the specs, and probably should be. My first guess is continuous, but that is just a guess until Riley (the New Product guy here at SD) can come in and answer for you. Keep in mind that each discreet side of the PowerStage 700 is 700 watts...so it is pretty powerful.
Welcome to the forum!
This is a question that has been asked a few times here, and as I look through the archives (and the product page), I can't seem to find the answer to, at least in a definitive way. It is one of those things that isn't listed in the specs, and probably should be. My first guess is continuous, but that is just a guess until Riley (the New Product guy here at SD) can come in and answer for you. Keep in mind that each discreet side of the PowerStage 700 is 700 watts...so it is pretty powerful.
devastone
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Re: Powerstage 700 power question
Gotcha, while I can't imagine playing anywhere that would require running even 1/2 that per cabinet (meaning you would probably not be able to deal with the volume levels before you would get the amp turned up that high), your best bet is to contact SD directly. I would probably just design to those ratings though.
Actually, looking at the website, it doesn't even say that those ratings are per side, I would think they are total ratings, not per side, so again, I would suggest contacting SD.
Gotcha, while I can't imagine playing anywhere that would require running even 1/2 that per cabinet (meaning you would probably not be able to deal with the volume levels before you would get the amp turned up that high), your best bet is to contact SD directly. I would probably just design to those ratings though.
Actually, looking at the website, it doesn't even say that those ratings are per side, I would think they are total ratings, not per side, so again, I would suggest contacting SD.
Re: Powerstage 700 power question
Should be 350 x 2 @ 8 ohms and 700 x 2 @ 4 ohms. No mention of continuous or peak and no distortion spec.
https://www.premierguitar.com/articles/25885-seymour-duncan-releases-the-powerstage-700
Should be 350 x 2 @ 8 ohms and 700 x 2 @ 4 ohms. No mention of continuous or peak and no distortion spec.
https://www.premierguitar.com/articles/25885-seymour-duncan-releases-the-powerstage-700
devastone
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Re: Powerstage 700 power question
If it is 700 per side and you are running 2X 8 ohm cabinets on one side, that will be a 4 ohm load on that side, so it will be 700W. Not sure how you are planning on running 700W to the FOH, are you planning on running the PA off of one side? You don't want to feed the mixer with a speaker out.
Where do you play that you need 350W - 700W into guitar cabs? Not being a jerk, I just can't imagine... Back when I was playing clubs the soundman would ask me to turn down my 50W Marshall.
If it is 700 per side and you are running 2X 8 ohm cabinets on one side, that will be a 4 ohm load on that side, so it will be 700W. Not sure how you are planning on running 700W to the FOH, are you planning on running the PA off of one side? You don't want to feed the mixer with a speaker out.
Where do you play that you need 350W - 700W into guitar cabs? Not being a jerk, I just can't imagine... Back when I was playing clubs the soundman would ask me to turn down my 50W Marshall.
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GoldenVulture
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Re: Powerstage 700 power question
or in Series = 16 Ohms.
A 16 Ohm load would bring the output down to around 175 Watts.
Connected in parallel = 4 Ohms,
or in Series = 16 Ohms.
A 16 Ohm load would bring the output down to around 175 Watts.
devastone
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Re: Powerstage 700 power question
If you are running stereo, you need both sides of the Powerstage, I still don't understand your statement about sending 700W to the FOH.
Yes, my Marshall was tube, but we're talking 700W vs 50W here. What the 700W on the Powerstage buys you is lots of headroom, that's where SS comes up short, but in between 1W = 1W no matter how it's made.
FWIW, in reality, you'll probably be fine with a couple of cabs that can handle 150W (or less) each, unless you are trying to play outdoor shows without a PA you'll never get near the limits of the Powerstage. If were to run it wide open, you wouldn't be able to get anywhere near the cabinet at that volume.
If you are running stereo, you need both sides of the Powerstage, I still don't understand your statement about sending 700W to the FOH.
Yes, my Marshall was tube, but we're talking 700W vs 50W here. What the 700W on the Powerstage buys you is lots of headroom, that's where SS comes up short, but in between 1W = 1W no matter how it's made.
FWIW, in reality, you'll probably be fine with a couple of cabs that can handle 150W (or less) each, unless you are trying to play outdoor shows without a PA you'll never get near the limits of the Powerstage. If were to run it wide open, you wouldn't be able to get anywhere near the cabinet at that volume.
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