P. A. sounds system with generator

[Alexy B]

Hello.

I have soundsystem that consume 2000 watts (max/peak).
Few questions:
1) Soundsystem is from germany, so it have european 220V plugs. Can i plug it in english generator that is 120V using socket adapters? Is it save? Will it affect something (increase Ampers, lower generator wattage, or anything) ?

I will never use soundsystem on full (clipping/going in red), i assume that this means- less than 2000W? so out of that - I'm looking at invertor generator of 2000 watts peak. Is that realistic?

Thank you very much for reading.

 

[Hopup]

It should say back of the amplifier which voltage it needs for operation. Some have switch so u can select 220/120v. 2000watts peak can mean almost anything. You need to find out the RMS output of the amplifier. It's even better if you have manual.

 

[kellys_eye]

consume 2000 watts

consumes or outputs?

 

[FuZZ1L0G1C]

If you have the make and model of the amplifier, try download a PDF manual from the manufacturer or a website such as manualslib.com
This manual will explain all, including what voltage or voltage settings to use.

 

[Alexy B]

In manual... It have 4 lines: Different voltages for different countries (USA, Japan, UK, Europe) with a type of fuse next to each line....

Wattage i put is the "consuming power"...

It's 2 active speakers
Behringer B212D
And active sub woofer
Behringer VQ1800D

B212D consumption power is 300W
VQ1800D cons. power is 110W @ 1/8 of max power

Manuals:
https://www.manualslib.com/manual/752903/Behringer-B208d.html?page=13#manual

https://www.manualslib.com/manual/722516/Behringer-Eurolive-Vq1800d.html?page=8#manual

 

[Hopup]

It seems like you need 220/230V 50/60Hz to run them.

 

[Alexy B]

It seems like you need 220/230V 50/60Hz to run them.

Why you think so?

 

[kellys_eye]

You can only use it on 120V if the amplifier has the ability to change the input voltage to match. This is commonly by a slide switch marked 240/120 and by changing the fuse accordingly.

If the device was 'auto-ranging' for supply input it would specify the full input range i.e. 90-240V. If you have bought it for your local area and the supply is 240V then that is what it will need. If you run it at 120V ...

Can i plug it in english generator that is 120V using socket adapters?

you will damage it.

 

[Alexy B]

But if you look in manual, they put there

Power supply voltages (fuses)
And then it goes
USA
UK
EUROPE
JAPAN

is this means nothing, or what?

 

[Hopup]

It's just the fuse sizes for different power supplies.

 

[Alexy B]

Different power supplies supported then?... Or...

 

[Alexy B]

So now i figure it out... My speakers are made only for 220v.... It's not good to plug them into 120v sockets....