I am interested in using a cyclops and a zmacs together to have multiple heads plus a preamp… I have a PS2…does this combination work? if so please advise on the wiring scheme…thank you
UPDATE
At the moment, it is not really possible because to get the signal into the ZMACS you need to use the Power Statons’ Amp In and Speaker Out (with the ZMACS attenautor loop). When Amp In is connected, it overrides the Line In so it would not be possible for the preamp to be connected.
Thank you for your response.
One part is confusing me.
In the wiring scheme I would expect the amp inputs to be connected to the ZMACS. How do you connect multiple amp inputs to the Cyclops?
Hi,
Let’s get back to the core of your question.
- What sounds do you want to switch between?
- What power amp do you want to use to amplifier the pre-amp?
Then we can configure the system.
Regards,
Dan
4 heads
1 preamp (powered by PS2)
Into (1) 2x 12 cab
PS ( time based effects into ambikab jr) for this I was thinking the Amp 1-4 tap could feed it signal
Hi again. Is the information I provided in my response enough for you to provide a revised response? Thank you
Hi J,
Yes this is great, sorry to not get back to you, and thank you for poking me! Definitely the correct thing to do
I need to find some time to read the manuals properly, I have family visiting this weekend. Please standby.
Surely you have read the manual by now? Lol. Wondering the same thing as the op. Thanks
They are still here… stupid Christmas… give me my manuals!
There’s only one amp input on the Cyclops. You must be meaning to the four amp inputs on the ZMACS. Or am I missing something?
No, you are missing nothing. Just a terrible typo on my side
How are you to connect four amps to the cyclops? Do you mean the amps connect to the ZMACS?
Hi Ryan and welcome to the forum!
I need to return to my answer and edit it, I was experiencing with Fryette AI when I posted that, and I did but check it properly in detail. So if you can please standby I’ll make that make sense in a day or two.
Okay great! If at some point, Fryette can do an in-depth, all inclusive tutorial on setting up the PS100/PS2, ZMACS, and Cyclops all at once, that would be amazing!
And good luck with the AI model, I’m sure that’ll be a huge help for customer service.
OK, I made a first pass; this is how I would approach it. I have a Cyclops and ZMACS on order, so I am yet to experiment properly. I can of course help you if you have yours.
See the update here:
Hi all,
I have three amps, a Power Station (PS-100), a ZMACS, a Cyclops and one preamp (UA Lion).
Everything works fine and I use the Cyclops for switching between using the preamp or the tube amps.
This is the wiring scheme from the KHE Homepage. I hope it’s OK to post it here.
Regards
Jens
Hi All,
So, is it confirmed this combination of gear works well together?
I’ve taken the plunge and have just ordered a Zmacs and Cyclops to go with my PS2A. I’ve got 4 amp heads and I’m hoping to insert my Synergy Syn-1 into the setup via the Cyclops.
Any thoughts appreciated. Cheers.
Welcome to the forum!
Yes, it is confirmed!
Dave
Awesome, thanks Dave. I look forward to hooking it all (when I will no doubt then have more questions!) and unleashing the flexibility this combined system offers.
Cheers