M mkiijam Well-known member Joined Aug 25, 2017 Messages 201 Jun 16, 2022 #1 Just double checking to be safe. Okay to run for voltage tests etc. a tube power supply (SONY CP-2) without the mic hooked up? I got spooked thinking about tube amp no-no's
Just double checking to be safe. Okay to run for voltage tests etc. a tube power supply (SONY CP-2) without the mic hooked up? I got spooked thinking about tube amp no-no's
A abbey road d enfer Well-known member Staff member GDIY Supporter Moderator Joined Jan 22, 2008 Messages 17,641 Location Marcelland Jun 17, 2022 #2 mkiijam said: Just double checking to be safe. Okay to run for voltage tests etc. a tube power supply (SONY CP-2) without the mic hooked up? I got spooked thinking about tube amp no-no's Click to expand... No problem here. Just allow the PSU some time to discharge before reconnecting the mic. Some PS have the capacitors charging at a dangerous value (for the tube inside the mic) when left unloaded.
mkiijam said: Just double checking to be safe. Okay to run for voltage tests etc. a tube power supply (SONY CP-2) without the mic hooked up? I got spooked thinking about tube amp no-no's Click to expand... No problem here. Just allow the PSU some time to discharge before reconnecting the mic. Some PS have the capacitors charging at a dangerous value (for the tube inside the mic) when left unloaded.
M mad.ax Well-known member Joined Jul 22, 2007 Messages 722 Location france Jun 17, 2022 #3 Keep in mind that without load, the voltages will be much higher, therefore voltages readings won't tell much...
Keep in mind that without load, the voltages will be much higher, therefore voltages readings won't tell much...
