jagermike66 wrote:id like to point out that i didnt think it was too loud....was just funny to see the lights suddenly go out...then a worried looking sound guy run up to our amps in search of the volume nob. Boohoo
The notion of bands blowing the fuses doesn't make sense, at least not in clubs and pubs.
Let's do the maths:
100w head might draw 300-400w total even when dimed.
A typical power outlet can supply 2,400w continuously.
That means an entire band can use 6x 100w amps
dimed on a single circuit!
It is unlikely there is only 1 circuit available for stage power, even in the shittiest venues.
We will assume the P.A. and lighting are on separate circuits as they
should be in any self-respecting venue.
Even if the P.A. is on the same circuit as the band, you can have 3x 100w heads dimed and still have spare current for a 1,200w P.A.!
So I think some education needs to take place so that we are all aware and logically equipped to put ignorant and decietful sound guys in their place when they try to blame the band for tripping the circuit breakers.
It's more likely the P.A. itself is over-spec'd and drawing too much current through a single circuit due to poor or ignorant installation and the sound guy is looking for a scapegoat.
Don't fall for this shit.
There's no way even the loudest triple-stack metal band could be tripping circuit breakers on their own.
