Origin 20 combo: DI out safe with no speaker connected?

[asd123asd234sdrf]

Hi all,

Just got a Marshall Origin 20c (first Marshall!), and I'm testing out the DI out into my USB interface. Works great, but I still get output from the speaker. Is it safe to disconnect the speaker out when I have the DI out connected? I assume so, but I don't wanna chance it unless I know for sure. I know having no load connected when powered on is a big no-no. But I don't know if the DI out compensates.

Thanks!

 

[fitz]

Hi all,

Just got a Marshall Origin 20c (first Marshall!), and I'm testing out the DI out into my USB interface. Works great, but I still get output from the speaker. Is it safe to disconnect the speaker out when I have the DI out connected? I assume so, but I don't wanna chance it unless I know for sure. I know having no load connected when powered on is a big no-no. But I don't know if the DI out compensates.

Thanks!

Yes, you can run the Origin20 without a speaker load.
(from manual, pg 2)

 

[asd123asd234sdrf]

I'll be damned, I even checked the manual before I posted and didn't see that!

Thanks, problem solved!

 

[fitz]

And, to the forum.

 

[faerdi]

Yes, it is safe to do so. Make sure, you unplug the speaker cable and plug in the DI out before turning your amp on.

 

[Mitchell Pearrow]

I'll be damned, I even checked the manual before I posted and didn't see that!

Thanks, problem solved!

WELCOME TO THE FORUM


MITCH

 

[Msharky67]

Good to know! I haven't tried the DI out yet with my NUX MG-300. Using the Cab IR's for recording.

 

[Townie]

Yes, you can run the Origin20 without a speaker load.
(from manual, pg 2)
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My manual is only 2 pages and only says this.

 

[ITburst]

Yes, you can run the Origin20 without a speaker load.
(from manual, pg 2)

So I know this is old but I just want to confirm, I can run the head without the cab plugged in to use my DI out? This is safe? And I wonder why it’s not in the silly little “leaflet” of an instruction sheet that came with my amp.

Where did you get the instruction manual you showed?

 

[speyfly]

Manual-

https://www.fullcompass.com/common/files/31746-MarshallAmplificationOrigin2050AmplifierUserManual.pdf

 

[ITburst]

Manual-

https://www.fullcompass.com/common/files/31746-MarshallAmplificationOrigin2050AmplifierUserManual.pdf

Thanks. I wonder why they supply a different instruction sheet for the 20. There is no mention of this on the documentation I have.