Multiple DJ Amplifiers Connection Diagram in Bridge Mode
Hi, in this article, we are going to see the Multiple DJ Amplifiers Connection Diagram in Bridge Mode. Connecting DJ amplifiers in bridge mode is required to combine the output of both channels of amplifiers and this combined output is required to drive high-power speakers or subwoofers.
When both channels of a Dual Channel amplifier are combined to provide more output then it is called bridge mode. Operating DJ amplifiers in bridge mode is useful in some situations, especially when we need more power output for our sound system. In larger venues or outdoor events where we need to cover a wide area with sound, operating amplifiers in bridge mode can ensure that our sound reaches every corner without distortion or loss of quality. So in this article, we will see the connection of multiple amplifiers that are operated in bridge mode.
Connection Diagram(Amplifier to Amplifier Connection)
Here, you can see the wiring diagram for connecting multiple DJ amplifiers with Mixer and speakers to operate in Bridge Mode.
Connection Procedure
First of all, we need to connect the output of the Audio Mixer to the input of the amplifier 1. As we want to operate in Bridge mode, so we need to take any one channel output from the mixer. We can take output from any one channel Left or Right. Also, in the bridge mode, we need to provide input to the amplifier 1 to any one channel. In most of the amplifiers, it is mentioned that it will take input through channel 1 only. So check the instructions given on your amplifier and provide input according to it. Here, in the above wiring diagram, we have provided input to channel 1
Now after connecting the amplifier 1 we need to connect amplifier 2. Here, we need to connect the channel 1 Link output of the amplifier to the channel 1 input of the amplifier 2. By following this amplifier-to-amplifier connection you can connect multiple amplifiers. Remember that here we have connected the amplifier to the mixer using XLR cables. Your devices may have different types of ports or connectors so use that type of cables as per your devices have.
Now coming to the Speaker and Amplifier Connection. In the bridge mode, the amplifier provides output through any one channel output only. Here, in the above wiring diagram, our amplifiers provide output through channel 1 output. So check the instructions given on your amplifier and connect according to it.
Here also, remember that we have used Speakon cables to connect speakers to the amplifier. Connect your devices using cables whatever your devices have. If you are using Banana connectors instead of Speakon Connectors then must check the instructions to know which terminals will give output in the bridge mode. In the above wiring diagram, our amplifiers provide output through the positive terminal of channel 1 and the negative terminal of channel 2.
In the above wiring diagram, you can see that both the amplifier and mixer are connected to the power supply through a stabilizer to protect the devices from low voltage, voltage fluctuation, and other voltage-related problems.
Connection Diagram(Using Signal Splitter)
In this method, we use a signal splitter to connect all the amplifiers instead of connecting amplifier to amplifier.
Connection Procedure
Here, we need to connect the mixer output to the signal splitter input. And all the amplifiers should be connected to the output of the signal splitter. As we operating in bridge mode, so here we use only one channel which is Channel 1. You can connect any output left or right channel from the audio mixer to the Channel 1 Input of the signal splitter. Now Channel 1 Input of all the amplifiers are to be connected to the Channel 1 output of the signal splitter.
In this method, rest all the speaker's connections and power connections are the same as the previous method.
Settings
To operate this whole system in Bridge Mode, you must need to configure some settings in your Amplifier and Mixer.
In all of your amplifiers, keep the "Operation Mode Switch" in the Bridge Position.
In your mixer, keep the "Pan Knob" at fully left if you taking the output from the left channel or keep the "Pan Knob" at fully right if you taking the output from the right channel.
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