Behringer A500 bridged for a T-60?

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Behringer A500 bridged for a T-60?

#1 Post by joeybutts »

I was thinking of picking up an A500 used from a guy and was wondering if I can run it bridged on a T-60. I figured that would be a great fit for the horn.

Correct me if I am wrong please! Thanks!

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Re: Behringer A500 bridged for a T-60?

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You can, but its really made for home audio. Pro sound amplifiers have a high duty cycle able to run continuously at high power levels. This amp may or may not be up to the task. For a house party setup its probably fine, but I wouldn't use it for a mission critical pro sound application.

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Re: Behringer A500 bridged for a T-60?

#3 Post by joeybutts »

Ryan A wrote:You can, but its really made for home audio. Pro sound amplifiers have a high duty cycle able to run continuously at high power levels. This amp may or may not be up to the task. For a house party setup its probably fine, but I wouldn't use it for a mission critical pro sound application.
Thanks Ryan. I do plan on using this sparingly (working in the yard, occasional party, yada yada). I can get the amp for $100 shipped so figured it was well worth the price.

Is there anything else I should consider for the price? I can also get a Dayton 240 for about the same, a little cheaper....

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Re: Behringer A500 bridged for a T-60?

#4 Post by Grant Bunter »

Built:
DR 250: x 2 melded array, 2x CD horn, March 2012 plans.
T39's: 4 x 20" KL3010LF , 2 x 28" 3012LF.
WH8: x 6 with melded array wired series/parallel.
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Re: Behringer A500 bridged for a T-60?

#5 Post by joeybutts »

Grant Bunter wrote:You may wish to read this:

http://billfitzmaurice.info/forum/viewt ... ng#p208276
Thanks Grant. I'll take your cue as a "find another amp to use." :bash:

:)

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Re: Behringer A500 bridged for a T-60?

#6 Post by Grant Bunter »

joeybutts wrote: Thanks Grant. I'll take your cue as a "find another amp to use." :bash:

:)
:clap:

Honestly, some bridge, others don't.
If you can find something at a reasonable price you don't have to bridge, well, IMO, that would be better...
Built:
DR 250: x 2 melded array, 2x CD horn, March 2012 plans.
T39's: 4 x 20" KL3010LF , 2 x 28" 3012LF.
WH8: x 6 with melded array wired series/parallel.
Bunter's Audio and Lighting "like"s would be most appreciated...

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