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DYNAGOD:
lets begin by saying Electronics is not my forte.... ::)

when i power up my cabinet , the lights in my house go dim briefly cause the power on switch turns on EVERYTHING.. monitor , computer, lights, the works..
this is just too much stuff to turn on at once..

what i would like to do is have a staggered startup sequence.
for example:
 i hit the power switch,
the marquee light comes on,
2 seconds later the pc boots up,
2 seconds later the monitor kicks on,
etc etc..
in this way im not drawing too much current at once ..

what would i need to achive this effect?
thanks all :)
DYNAGOD:
found what i was looking for if anyone else is interested.
would be very professional looking having your cab boot up in sequence.
its called a power sequencer.
guess being a guitarist finally paid off :P

http://www.furmansound.com/pro/pwr_cond_seq/cond/cond3.htm





 
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Brad Lee:
Whats the price range on these? Features sound real cool for a cab application, especially the remote power button
paigeoliver:
Over in my friend's apartment his lights dim ever so slightly each and every time you hit the flippers on his Dr. Who pin.
DYNAGOD:
about 250$,
pricey!
but considering its something no one will ever see cause it inside your cab ,id recomend getting a used one from either ebay or some other musicians used gear forum.
who cares i its used, as long as it works and price is right
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