So what would I want to use to "turn down" the amp power? I have way too much available power for the application that I'm starting with. (although it will be excellent for future projects)
Is there a good way to limit power output, without degrading performance?
I don't want someone to damage my speakers, if they aren't familiar with the equipment. I need to put it in "valet" mode, so to speak...
Is there a good way to limit power output, without degrading performance?
I don't want someone to damage my speakers, if they aren't familiar with the equipment. I need to put it in "valet" mode, so to speak...
I don't have experience with your particular amplifiers but with the minidsp you can control the gains on both inputs and outputs, lowering those into a sweet spot should keep your speakers from being over driven. It's what works for me. Good luck!
That might be it. The board has 3-pin connector for a mono potentiometer to do the job. The pot could be installed behind the amplifier or some other secure location.
From the amp module to the speaker terminals? Or just from the inputs to the module?
If he means IDE/ATA cable, I would use it only for input wires. For outputs something thicker.
Don't have the answer yet, my project is unfinished because of broken solder iron 🙁
But I think the potentiometer isn't directly connected to any of the inputs or outputs, so it probably is noise-free.
Would love to see how this build went. I just got a MiniDSP 2x8 and was considering something very similar.