Amp/ Effects Power Up, Power Down- What Order

[idealassets]

Its great to post here on LTG with all the great advice that comes through.

I just bought a new Fender Acoustasonic 150W amp. I don't see anything in the manual about what order to power the entire system on and off. I have my power strips, guitar, effects board, DI box and amp. I use the amp as a pre-amp and guitar monitor cabled with an XLR converter directly into the building PA system. The PA system always powered on when I arrive. This requires either the amp or DI box ground break switch to be turned "on". In order to reduce all the loud popping when changing guitars I usually plug a second guitar cable in after turning on my TC Electronics tuner bypass to cut off all the popping into the PA.

What is the proper order should I do all this? This makes sense to me, but if I'm wrong, what should it be?

Power UP:
1. Plug in all plugs and surge protectors with everything turned off.
2. Plug in all cables including guitar cable.
3. With some effects pedals left turned "on", turn all surge protector switches to on with all devices plugged in, but amp power is off.
4. Turn amp power switch to "on".

Power OFF:
1. Turn amp power "off".
2. With some effects pedals left turned "on", turn all surge protector switches to "off" with all devices still plugged in, and amp power switch already "off".
3. Unplug all cables including guitar.
4. Unplug all outlet plugs.

Thank you,
Craig

 

[MLBob]

Don't know that I'd get that detailed, but to avoid pops, I just try to remember that when everything is connected to turn on power to amp/speakers last when powering on. Reverse it and shut off power at amp/speakers first when powering off. Seems to be what you 're doing.


Bob

 

[GAD]

I have everything routed to a master power distribution panel in my rack. I push the master "ON" button.

The biggest deal for me is muting input when plugging/unplugging the guitar since touching a live tip on a guitar cord makes for a truly unpleasant sound.

 

[Bill Ashton]

Congrats on the new amp! That was the model that Kim suggested when queried. I think the big just in the series is that both the 100 and 150 have Class D amplifers, great for bass and acoustics.

 

[idealassets]

Congrats on the new amp! That was the model that Kim suggested when queried. I think the big just in the series is that both the 100 and 150 have Class D amplifers, great for bass and acoustics.

Bill,
I like this amp especially that it has a PA connection out, and at 28 pounds it's perfect. I still have my old Acoustasonic 40W amp, but it weighs close to 50 pounds. I regret to admit that I have grown weary of the extra weight when lifting it to so many locations.

Craig