I just want to double check and be 100% sure this is accurate so I don’t fry my new amp. :mrgreen:
From the manual:
“NOTE: IMPORTANT! The SPKR OFF switch position automatically connects a Load Resistor to the SPEAKER Outputs to prevent damage to the output tubes and transformer and allow silent (no cabinet connected) direct recording with the XLR D.I. OUT. Select-ing SPKR ON defeats the internal Load and connects the signal to the SPEAKER Outputs. DO NOT USE THE AMPLIFIER IN THE SPKR ON SWITCH POSITION WITHOUT A CABINET (LOAD) CONNECTED! Damage to the amplifer will likely occur and this is not covered under the Warranty! For this reason, we recommend keeping a cabinet or Load connected even when you are using the SPKR OFF position as an extra measure of safety in case someone other than you (Tech or Sound Engineer) was ever to switch to SPKR ON in a “Silent” session. It won’t hurt anything and only add a degree of safety.”
So yeah, it pretty much spells it out for me that I do NOT need a cab/load connected, that the speaker off provides a load for you but I still want to double check and be sure.
From the manual:
“NOTE: IMPORTANT! The SPKR OFF switch position automatically connects a Load Resistor to the SPEAKER Outputs to prevent damage to the output tubes and transformer and allow silent (no cabinet connected) direct recording with the XLR D.I. OUT. Select-ing SPKR ON defeats the internal Load and connects the signal to the SPEAKER Outputs. DO NOT USE THE AMPLIFIER IN THE SPKR ON SWITCH POSITION WITHOUT A CABINET (LOAD) CONNECTED! Damage to the amplifer will likely occur and this is not covered under the Warranty! For this reason, we recommend keeping a cabinet or Load connected even when you are using the SPKR OFF position as an extra measure of safety in case someone other than you (Tech or Sound Engineer) was ever to switch to SPKR ON in a “Silent” session. It won’t hurt anything and only add a degree of safety.”
So yeah, it pretty much spells it out for me that I do NOT need a cab/load connected, that the speaker off provides a load for you but I still want to double check and be sure.