Could you power this amp by just the usb port? if i plug it into my computers usb port will it power it?
1389835
no..it uses a laptop power cord style of connector. even if you were able to configure the cable to a usb, it will only output 10 watts at most since most computer usb output 5v and at most 2 amps. i cant remember exactly but its 12-15volts dc and 3-5 amps input for this amplifier.
1389836
The usb port is output power only. It will charge cell phones, mp3 players and other devices that use a usb to charge. So the answer to your question is no.
1389837
You cannot, that port is basically there to charge a USB device, not power the amp. It requires a 12 Volt 2 amp DC power supply. You can buy an amp that comes with it, or you can buy it separately. You can also buy a battery (search for 12V CCTV battery).
1389838
Actually, the amp's USB port is a 5v powered outlet for another device. In my application, I use it to power the stereo's bluetooth module. The amp itself requires 12v from either the included AC adapter or a 12v battery. Hope this helps.
1389839
Absolutely not. The amplifier needs 12 volts at 2 amps or more. A USB port supplies 5 Volts and only 1/10 to 1/2 amp at best. The new USB port standard (3.1 - yet to be released) will supply much higher current, but it's still only 5 volts. Besides, the plugs and sockets don't match up anyway.
1389840
NOPE. A usb port, as far as I know, can only put our 2.5 watts max output. Which, for powering this amp would be hilariously insufficient and could also burn out your usb port if used at that power continuously. The wall-wart that comes with it is 24 watt and that's even far, faaarrrr too little. While a usb powered version of these amps would be nice (I can think of several uses), I highly doubt there's enough wattage there for this one.
1515630
It has more than enough power. You wouldn't use the full power of this amp.
847798
Yes, you would just wire a cord and plug to the rated amp. Mount box to the side or above outlet and wire cord in device and plug it in.
421233
yes you can. the unit is self-powered so you can take advantage of those smooth-sounding preamps without needing to be plugged into the computer via usb.
584066
I do know that you can plug it in to an amp ...... I am not an expert but I hooked it to my amp....Dick
909164
No absolutely not. Not even sure how you would do that. First off, This amp is not that good. No where near its rated power.
1552613
I used this amp and it works great on my PC. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0054L8GVK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
2282951
Hi. I don't know for sure, but my understanding is that you cannot bridge this amp. Cheers
1138801
I've always charged this device using a USB 2.0 or 3.0 port on my desktop. These ports are 5 VDC, & are capable of supplying 500 mA & 900 mA respectively. However, if you're using a USB port powered from your car aux port or from a wall socket, it may supply as much as 2.1 amps, which doesn't seem to present any problems for most of my equipment that's charged via USB (phones, MP3s, etc.), so I'm guessing this amplifier would be okay & I wouldn't hesitate to use it if necessary. Hope this is what you were looking for.
148890
I have a PA or personal amp it does not have a usb. ( the USB is like the turn on switch of the Bluetooth ) but I have a 1200 mah small battery pack that I use to charge my phone when I am out the house and I used this now on the Bluetooth now may PA amp is Bluetooth operated. If you don't have a input 3.5mm I think on your stereo that will be a problem.
2014840
No... It is a 44 watt power amp. Plugging this into the front end of an amp will cause severe damage!
414998
Yes, the amp can work just with the power adapter. But if the battery is charged, it can also work for a couple hours without being plugged.
474984
Your amp needs to be phantom power operable. Most P.A. Systems will have a phantom power switch to power the preamp. It's not so bad putting the 9v, you just have to unscrew the backplate and hook a battery in.
1910478
My answer would be yes. Just adapt the computer speaker output to RCA plugs for the back of the Amp. It has plenty of power. I use it for music and as a PA system at my Radio Contro Airfield. Just hook up a decent pair of speakers. It's neat because of the mode that would allow you to do Karaoke, where it mixes the audio input and the Mic input together, and you can control the volumes seperately. i.e. Agree with the comment left by Dorian. Hope this helps. Just make sure you have the volume controls turned down before you power up the amp. Jeff
1577242
it can if you wire it right. you can power it of a pro audio amp if you have one of those but if not then you could wire it off a car amp but car amps only run on 12v DC so you would have to wire the amp up to a old computer PSU or a large battery or get one of those 12v adapters for your house but then wire a 12v plug to the amp which is not as hard as it sounds
1453288
USB ports are only 5 volts so if your speakers will not work at 5 volts then no. The speaker sounds like it only requires 3 watts to operate (Watts=voltage x current). I would suggest getting a 6 V. battery from Bixpower with the correct cable.
353981
Apparently it is powered exclusively from the USB port itself, not too certain on wattage however. There is a s/pdif out and in, and a 3.5mm line in (I use a red/white composite cable converter to play any console games). I believe the software that runs it is strictly PC, but I have no certainty that it will function in this manner.