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How powerful generator is needed for this PA system
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<blockquote data-quote="TJ Cornish" data-source="post: 129210" data-attributes="member: 162"><p>Re: How much generator?</p><p></p><p></p><p>Peak amplifier power isn't the right number to use for power consumption - the 1/8th power number given in amps is a better place to start. For your non amplifier gear, you can add up the current or wattage as those are continuous draw items. Then add a little headroom. </p><p></p><p>You would likely be fine on an EU3000, but for headroom and to Tim's point about larger generators usually not being much more expensive to rent, the EU6500 may be the right choice. If your city is more like Wichita and/or the mall is paying for it, Tim's proposed setup would be better and more turn-key to you. Whatever you do, measure the power before you use it - particularly when on a generator.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TJ Cornish, post: 129210, member: 162"] Re: How much generator? Peak amplifier power isn't the right number to use for power consumption - the 1/8th power number given in amps is a better place to start. For your non amplifier gear, you can add up the current or wattage as those are continuous draw items. Then add a little headroom. You would likely be fine on an EU3000, but for headroom and to Tim's point about larger generators usually not being much more expensive to rent, the EU6500 may be the right choice. If your city is more like Wichita and/or the mall is paying for it, Tim's proposed setup would be better and more turn-key to you. Whatever you do, measure the power before you use it - particularly when on a generator. [/QUOTE]
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