impedance load will be below what is optimum for the amplifier and sustained use could
result in overheating damage. When using two 8-ohm cabinets, set the Venus's Impedance
Selector to 4 ohms. When using two 16-ohm cabinets, set it to 8 ohms.
Running two amps in parallel without a Y-cord
The Preamp and output amp sections, as well as all controls, function normally in this
setup. Use a shielded cord. Note: Make sure speaker cabinets are connected to both
RIVERA amps.
Slaving a second amp
Connect a shielded cord from your Venus's Line Out to the Power Amp In or Effects Loop
Return of a second amp. All volume and tone changes made on the Venus 5 will affect
what comes out of the second amp. Caution: Never use the speaker outputs as line outputs.
Their power level is extremely high and can cause tremendous damage to another amp's
input. If you don't have any effects patched into the Venus's Effects Loop, you can use its
Send jack instead of the Line Out. The Send Level knob then acts as a variable output level.
Placing a signal processor in the effects loop
