From rockwithxs@aol.com Wed Sep 04 04:39:28 2002
Subject:Re: Sound system

MArc writes" I'm about to inherit a small 25 watt bass amp for my BX-3.
Meaning that
so far my output went through my home sound system. Yes, I know. I
received a commentary emanating from a professional musician recently on
which I would like to enquire. He strongly suggested that a new sound
source should be made available as keyboards tend to have peaks when
played and this could damage the amplifier from the home system. Is this
true? I'm not enquiring about quality of sound here and yes, following
past threads, I have learned a lot about the impossibility of
substituting the original sound of Leslies, and the next best things od
Speakeasy's, Mackies SM450 and Motion Sound products, etc..

Marc:
I once read that no other instrument on the planet is capable of producing
the low "lows" and high "highs" that the electronic keyboard is.
Consequently, yes, you run the risk of damaging any amplification system
speakers that are not designed to handle the pressure of these frequencies --
especially the bass. Volume is the real culprit. Best bet may be to read
the specs on your home system speakers, and then use an EQ to knock out the
frequencies above and below that which your speakers were not designed to
handle. Most importantly, keep the volume down. As for the amp being
"damaged," I don't know about that. Maybe some other readers can help.
Charlie

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