Cuzme
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I wasn't sure which forum to post this question but figured this might be the most likely place to find a member to assist me at this point. But be warned I will double post in the Live forum if I don't find the answers I need here.
I am doing sound for a small festival and they need me to tell them how much juice I'll be using. In watts I think. I've never thought about that part, only how many outlets I'll need. But anyhow, anybody know what should I tell them based on the following info? I'm really just looking for a safe figure so they can be prepared.
I'm going to have a 1000 watt amplifier with a mackie 24 track mixing board.
A 200 watt bass amplifier
A 100 watt guitar amplifier
An ipod plugged in along with a G4 laptop.
And the bands will likely bring other amplifiers with wattage that will exceed mine. I think the largest band is still only quartet so no big worries.
This may seem stupid but does a 200 watt amplifier take 200 watts of juice from the outlet? or more, or less?
Thanks a million,
Chris
I am doing sound for a small festival and they need me to tell them how much juice I'll be using. In watts I think. I've never thought about that part, only how many outlets I'll need. But anyhow, anybody know what should I tell them based on the following info? I'm really just looking for a safe figure so they can be prepared.
I'm going to have a 1000 watt amplifier with a mackie 24 track mixing board.
A 200 watt bass amplifier
A 100 watt guitar amplifier
An ipod plugged in along with a G4 laptop.
And the bands will likely bring other amplifiers with wattage that will exceed mine. I think the largest band is still only quartet so no big worries.
This may seem stupid but does a 200 watt amplifier take 200 watts of juice from the outlet? or more, or less?
Thanks a million,
Chris