How to set up and connect a power amplifier in bridge mode
Another video that expands on my 'how to connect a power amplifier' video, this segment explores the use of bridge mode in power amplifiers: what exactly is bridge mode, and how does it differ from stereo and parallel modes? This video covers the advantages and disadvantages of bridging a power amplifier, how to set up the amplifier in this mode and how to connect loudspeakers, including the special cabling that may be needed.
Remember! A power amplifier in bridge mode is capable of producing thousands of watts - it is your responsibility to ensure that your loudspeaker can handle this power. Be careful!
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Best video to bridgemode on KZhead
Thanks Moritz!
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Well I don't know about that but hopefully the world would sound better ;)
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Alexander nice comment he deserves it , nice job man i seen this video like 20 times ass reference, for every time i got a doubt. Tnks
Alexander pls I have soundstand ma 4800 each times I wan to raise the volume higher it create unusual sound or noise. What should I do
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Not only is this series just about the only correct info on YT, the presenter is the most coherent in his delivery. Kudos.
Thanks for watching!
i call this "teaching by heart' simple & clear.
I was so happy that you included the "old" method, have been so hard finding out how to probably wire my speakers in bridge mode :)
+hansen42001 Glad the video helped! What do you mean by the 'old' method - using the binding posts?
i really love your very clear explanation sir. my power amp just arrived so i checked your channel about bridge mono connection and once more i learn a lot thaks you sir God bless.
The way you explain and the speed of speech are perfect for me.... The best I've seen in my whole life.... I have no words to describe....
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THE BEST EXPLANATION ON THE TUBE HE MAKES IT SO EASY EVEN A BABY CAN UNDERSTAND IT
Well, I'm not sure if a baby could understand it but thanks I appreciate the support :)
GLB Productions THANK YOU SIR ...JUST A FIGURE OF SPEECH....LOL.
thank you. greatfully without question. you explained it professionally and ultimately better then my professor did
You're welcome, thanks for watching! If you would like to support the channel please consider signing up to become a patron at www.patreon.com/glbproductions?ty=h Every little bit helps!
What a wonderfully concise and well presented tutorial. You are the perfect example of what a good teacher should be. Many thanks.
I second that.. Do you have a video detailing how to make the speaker connection(doubling impedance) for bridge mode. Thanks
Thanks so much Bro i understood that the connection of mono bridge mode in my power amplifiers thanks again to going in deep details about the title
Thank you for your information and the patience with which you shared it. Invaluable for those of us who are still learning about all of this.
You're most welcome Kevin.
Wow! What a great video! Thank you so much for sharing this and you did it with such clarity! Brilliant teacher!
Thanks for watching!
Best video on stereo, parallel, bridge modes. Thx.
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Bruno is the guru of sound engineering. Awesome presentation!
Hardly a guru my friend, just somebody who likes to share his knowledge with others :)
Well, thank you so much, I now understand so much more thanks to your presentations!
This was by FAR the BEST explanation of ANYTHING I have ever seen. No joke. 100% Flawless
Thanks JP, appreciate your support 🥰
ur teaching is awesome..
Bruno, could you please make a video about amplifier's sensivity? There is barely nothing to find about in the www...
This is very informative and straightforward. Just what I was looking for. Thanks
You're most welcome.
Splendidly clear explanations without pointless repetitions or not needed information to confuse people with less knowledge. Was just trying to find some insight into bridging with speakon cables. I found out my amplifiers use the one where you need to reroute the wires, so will be using an adapter in the end of the cables when I need to bridge the amplifiers for larger setups. Subbed and hope to see more great videos like this in the future.
Thanks for watching! Another method for amps that are permanently rack mounted is to bring the amp outputs out to panel mount speakon connectors - you would have one each for channels A and B, and one more for bridge mode, wired to the binding post outputs. If you would like to support the channel please consider signing up to become a patron at www.patreon.com/glbproductions?ty=h Every little bit helps!
No doubt the best explanation that I have seen so far for stereo, parallel and bridge mode amplifier settings and speaker connections. You make it real simple and easy to understand even for beginners. THANKS for such a great video.
You're welcome David, I have a video coming up soon which will go deeper into the various amplifier modes, stay tuned for that!
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may God bless you.. thats very usefull information. thanks a lot
You're welcome, thanks for watching!
I got to Memphis 15th and a ptv.2.50 amp can someone tell me the best way to wire it up to my subs
can someone tell me the best way to wire it up but he'll I can't it to sound right later
Glb, i love your videos, but im to dumb to understand it all. I have two satelite speakers (passive)at 120watt and 8 ohm, and one subwoofer 200watt 8ohm (passive) all with just normal wire, so no rca jacks. Can you pleas give a few examples of amplifiers i can use? Thank you
thank you for showing me this i had no clue tell i watched your channel now that i know how to do this i must put it to action i hope i don't disappoint u
An extraordinarily lucid presentation of a complex and, for me, otherwise baffling topic. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and highly superior presentation skills.
Thanks for watching, glad the video was helpful.
Thank you sir from manila philippines
The bridge mono area was something I've always wondered about.
Glad the video was helpful Corey.
Absolutely amazing videos! Very informative and to the point. Thank you for making them and please keep them coming! If you're taking requests, I'd love to see a video about connecting a powered sub. Thanks!
+drbumface You're very welcome, thanks for watching and supporting the channel. Yes I have a video on connecting powered subs in the works. Stay tuned!
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Very informative done in a way a "Teacher or Professor in school should do while teaching to students. Very WELL DONE, SIR.
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long live brother...
Thanks for this very comprehensive guide on the bridging of the amp for one subwoofer. I almost threw away my 500w per channel power amp when I got a 800w subwoofer.
You're welcome - subwoofers are an ideal candidate for bridging.
I think I can hear your 800 W Sub from here...
This video was perfectly explained. Well detailed and said. I now understand what I was looking for. I searched the whole internet and finally got it. Thanks bro.
You're most welcome :)
Holy damn!! thank you for going into detail on each and every thing, step by step. Thank you again this explained it perfectly to me.
You're welcome!
Quite possibly the best explanation of anything I've researched on youtube.... ever. THANK YOU
You're welcome Nick, thanks for watching.
Crystal Clear Sir! Well done!!!
I admire your safety precautions; power off, speakers disconnected BEFORE doing anything. You are a true safe pro! Thank you for your contribution to the ProAudio industry.
Indeed, this is most important when changing modes on the power amp! Thanks for watching.
You explain things very well👍. Very Nice for us musicians who never really spend much time on this issue. Thank You!
You're welcome Jimi, thanks for watching!
Thank you for the explanations of mono bridge method!!!!
You're welcome :)
actually insanely helpful. was so hard to get a god damn straight answer from people about mono bridge wiring for my Ampeg svt4
You're welcome! That amp has a dedicated bridge mono output that uses the standard +1/-1 speakon pin assignment so you can hook up with standard cables.
Great video I like the way you broke it down in the simple form. THANKS :)
You're welcome, thanks for watching.
THANK YOU! How could anyone possibly "dislike" this video?
Those who think I speak too fast/slow or who don't get a solution to their problem in the first thirty seconds :D Thanks for watching!
Precise and straight to the point..... God bless you
Thanks for watching!
Its amazing how pro amps can put out way more power
thanks this was great video, I did not understand all this for the last 20 years but from watching this I now know and can be positive of what I am doing. Thanks a lot!
That's awesome! I have another video coming out soon on the individual amplifier modes, stay tuned!
Thank you very much. It's very difficult connecting amps and speakers with someone who has never worked with sound system gear who thinks they know it all. This video, if he pays attention and doesn't get me all mixed up, will show him what I've been trying to tell him all along. I had never worked with speakon cabling before and that is what we have now and you have taught me a tremendous, invaluable amount of knowledge concerning the use of these cables. This has probably cost my friend, I know it all, tons of money. He has blown amps, speakers, tweeters...and the list goes on. Especially if I still can't get him to listen to you, me or anybody. Thanks again.
Sounds to me like it might be good to find another partner for your live sound gigs...
@@GLBProductions LOL. He owns half the gear and he's my brother in law. But u r rite. Live gigs we usually try to hire an outside person and throw it all on them. No, I end up being the guy who has to hook everything up while he barks and complains. Last time, I threw all that on him and he freaked out. I just ran in and fixed things real quick. IN and OUT.
Great job as usual, Can't wait fo the next one. Really learning a lot from your videos.
+alaa elbadawi Thanks for your support! More videos coming soon!
Hi Bruno. I love your videos. I have learnt a lot. Nice work! Really looking forward to the suggestion Apache Cai gave.
+Oreva Efeturi Very glad to hear that, thanks for getting in touch!
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Hi Bruno i enjoy your videos,thank u well done.but i have a question how a compressor,ratio,attack etc can be used.
This is an excellently clear explanation, thank you!
You're welcome, thanks for watching!
Another great video. Thanks so much for sharing.. Your explanations are always so clear & informative. You have a calm soothing way about you that makes it a joy to view, learn & listen too. Thanks again. :)
+Tony Draper You're welcome, glad the videos work for therapy as well as information ;)
Really great and clear explanation!! Thank you for making these video's.
You're welcome Valens!
thanks GLB for that info....it's very informative
You're welcome.
good one there, you explain everything to my understanding
Thank you sir. Absolutely fantastic tutorial and extremely helpful!
You're most welcome my friend.
Absolute Gold! Thankyou! Very well explained.
Thanks for watching!
thanks so much for sharing with us pliz
this is good information for those operating amplifier thanks for this video
You're welcome, thanks for watching!
Hi I'm Rico from the Philippines very impressive and clear teaching thank you and lovebless...
You're welcome Rico!
Thanks for your tutorials, need more of this
You're welcome, there are plenty more where that one came from.
I have learnt so much from your tutorials... May God bless you
You're welcome, God Bless you too as we move into advent :)
your knowledge about this is perfect..
Thanks for watching, Petros!
Am glad i saw this video, you explain it better than anyone i have heard it explain before
Thanks for watching!
i don't know everything about bridge mono, now after viewing your very helpful video i learned a lot, thanks bro, keep it up.
+Rodolfo Baliga Great to hear, thanks for watching!
+GLB Productions so what is the output was a 1/4th inch type. Would I have to change wires up then?
Jacob Falk It depends on the amplifier, but I personally have never seen an amplifier with a 1/4" bridge mono output. On amps of that generation the bridged output was always on binding posts.
Thanks, helps alot
Jacob Falk You're welcome. If you would like to support the channel please consider signing up to become a patron at www.patreon.com/glbproductions?ty=h Every little bit helps!
EXCELLENT VIDEO ! Thank you very much for your time and dedication
You're most welcome Errol.
Eloquently consise content. Bravo.
Thanks for watching Mickie!
Wow I just learned some complex wiring strategies explained in clear simple way! That even I could understand! Thanks Byrne
You're welcome Michael, thanks for watching!
very well said,thanks
I’d heard about bridging before, but the technicalities I never understood, until. THIS VIDEO. LOVE YOUR FORMAT-- direct, simple, serious,, with just enough humor to keep it interesting. (“You have been warned”) Thank You! Now, can a multizone amplifier be bridged in the same way ?
Thanks for watching! Multizone amplifiers designed for paging and background music are typically not designed to be bridged - consult the owner's manual.
Hello, i have pro amp skytec 2000 with eq can i use max volume or allmost max volume with eq maxed can it damage the amp? when i try less than middle volume with eq maxed i see the blue light flashing some i have fear of damage the amp or speakers thats why i try be careful but i want to know and need to know if i can put allmost full volume with eq maxed with strong speakers also can i connect a subwoofer of 4 impedance with 1250w rms cea will it work?
If your amplifier is correctly matched to your speakers you will be able to use any volume on the amp safely. Watch my video on how to match power amplifiers and passive speakers.
Thanks so much for all your knowledge 🙏
You're most welcome :)
Clear and to the point. I salute you Sir!
Thanks for watching!
Excellent video. I've been looking for this for years now! One thumbs up from me!
Great to hear that!
Sir you are Superb 👌 You have Superb Command on Subject. And additionally you have got a very Clear Pronunciation & Superb Voice. 👍
Thanks for watching Sreedhar!
Thank you for making clear things on the amplifier
You're welcome Gabriel!
Clean, easy to understand
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge I really appreciate what you are doing
You're welcome Speed, thanks for watching!
Thank you this is very useful
Thank you for sharing your videos. They are very educational.
You're welcome, thanks for watching!
nice explanation unlike other
WAO BEST EXPLICATION IN ALL OF GLB Production Videos . Really Really Thanks. Very Very clear and well explained like all his video.
You're welcome Antonio!
You are a wonderful teacher.Bless you.
You're welcome, God Bless you too!
Excellent video! Thank you.
You're welcome :)
Best video on this issue , reallly spot on and clear...thanks a lot!
You're welcome :)
@@GLBProductions Thank you !
Thank you for sharing your experiences. Watching all the way from Vanuatu 😀😁👍🔥🔥🇻🇺🇻🇺🇻🇺
Thanks for watching!
Hi, I'm from Philippines. Your videos are very helpful. Thank you for sharing with us. Just have a question because I'm planning to buy a subwoofer speaker that is 18inch 7000W. Is it okay to use this CLASS H Professional Power Amplifier which have the specs below? 1700W 8ohms stereo power 3000W 4ohms stereo power 5000W 8ohms bridge power 20Hz-20KHz, (+0/ -0.5dB) Freq. Response 300-400 Damping Factor >105dB S/N Ratio >82dB Crosstalk; 45/ s Slew Ratio 0dB (0.775V), 1V, 1V, 1.4V (changeable) Input sensitivity If its okay, how many 7000W speaker can I use when connecting into bridge mode?
Please watch this video it will answer you question: kzhead.info/sun/n52FZ9mDboqvY68/bejne.html
Thank you so much sir. This video is very clear and helpful!
Wonderfully explained sir love ur videos.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.
You're most welcome :)
super useful information bruno. learning something new everyday!
+Alan Pang Thanks for watching, Alan :)
thank u thank u,,,, was really appreciated
Excellent explanation. Great video ! Thanks
You're welcome, thanks for watching!
thanks so much sir.....learned so much specially cabling in dual mode
You're welcome!
Thanks Sir. I like your explaination.
Hi, this is a great video, has helped me out so much with understanding. I have 3 questions for you. Im trying to power 2 RCF S8018 8ohm 1000w subs with my Brooke Xpro3000. Im Trying to figure out if it would be best to run them in stereo which will give 1000w rms or bridge which will give me 3000w rms? Secondly when i bridge the amp am i right in saying it gives me 3000w at 16ohm for 1 speaker but if i link my second to the 1st it will give me 1500w per speaker at 8ohms? Lastly, would i then reduce the output level or keep it at full? Hope you can help, God Bless Tim
Hello Tim nice to hear from you. Stereo or bridged depends on whether you need stereo and also whether your amp can be bridged into a 4-ohm load. In terms of power you need to check what power your amp delivers when bridged into 4 ohms and divide that by two to give the power to each speaker. Output level depends on how much volume you need in the venue and your system processor settings, if any.
Thanks for this wonderful tutorial
You're welcome 😊
awesome... i already got the point what its means by the mode between stereo, parallel and bridge, thanks a lot for the clarify Mr. Bruno
+ceejay music You're welcome, thanks for watching!
This totally helped me setting up my crown amp on my 18 inch jbl JRX subs !
Glad to hear that!
Thank you very much!! Very helpfull! God bless you!
You're welcome, God Bless you too!
God Thanks I Found this Video , This Was So Helpful Thankyou!!
You're welcome, glad the video was helpful :)
That was a very relevant, concise presentation. Thank you, I now see the concept more clearly. Question, how do I know when it’s 8 or 4 ohms?
You're welcome. What do you mean by "it's"?
Thank u so much for making of this informative video....
You're welcome, thanks for watching!
Most useful video! Thank you very much! I have plans to get a PA and your videos are just priceless for a dummy like me! Regards!
That's great Alex, welcome to the world of pro audio!