Using Spark CAB 2 with a Spark Series Amp – Help Center

This guide shows how to connect your Spark series amp to Spark CAB 2, plus the correct power sequence to avoid damage.

DC Out warning: The DC Out on Spark CAB 2 is designed for Spark 40 and Spark 2 only. Do not use it to power other pedals - a power mismatch may damage Spark CAB 2 and the connected device.

Pick your Spark amp to see the connection steps:

Spark PEDAL

Make sure Spark CAB 2 is powered off and the volume levels are turned down.
Connect Spark PEDAL's Line Out (L/MONO) on the rear to Input 1/L on Spark CAB 2 using a 1/4" TS cable. Set the Input Selector to the XLR/TRS position.

Line Out (L/MONO) on Spark PEDAL

XLR/TRS Combo Input 1/L on Spark CAB 2
Optionally, charge Spark PEDAL from the USB-C Charge Out on Spark CAB 2.

USB-C Charge Out on Spark CAB 2
Power on Spark PEDAL first, then Spark CAB 2. Adjust the volume on Spark CAB 2 as needed.

Spark 2

Make sure Spark CAB 2 is powered off and the volume levels are turned down.
Connect Spark 2's Line Out (L/MONO) to Input 1/L on Spark CAB 2 using a 1/4" TS cable. Set the Input Selector to the XLR/TRS position.

Line Out (L/MONO) on Spark 2

XLR/TRS Combo Input 1/L on Spark CAB 2
Optionally, power Spark 2 from the DC Out on Spark CAB 2 using the supplied DC Power Cable with the DC Power Cable Adapter for Spark 2.

USB-C Charge Out and DC Out on Spark CAB 2
Power on Spark 2 first, then Spark CAB 2. Adjust the volume on Spark CAB 2 as needed.

You can control Spark 2's main speaker mute/unmute behavior when Line Out is connected via the Spark app. See Control main output mute/unmute behavior with line out.

Spark 40

Make sure Spark CAB 2 is powered off and the volume levels are turned down.
Connect Spark 40's Headphone Out to the Spark Input on the rear of Spark CAB 2 using the supplied 3.5mm Stereo Audio Cable. Set the Input Selector to the Spark Input position.

Headphone Out on Spark 40

Spark Input on Spark CAB 2
Optionally, power Spark 40 from the DC Out on Spark CAB 2 using the supplied DC Power Cable.

USB-C Charge Out and DC Out on Spark CAB 2
Power on Spark 40 first, then Spark CAB 2. Adjust the volume on Spark CAB 2 as needed.

Use the Music Volume knob next to Spark 40's headphone output to balance volume between Spark 40 and Spark CAB 2. Spark 40's built-in speaker is muted when plugged into Spark CAB 2.

Spark MINI / GO

Make sure Spark CAB 2 is powered off and the volume levels are turned down.
Connect Spark MINI or GO's Headphone Out to the Spark Input on Spark CAB 2 using the supplied 3.5mm Stereo Audio Cable. Set the Input Selector to the Spark Input position.

Headphone Out on Spark MINI

Headphone Out on Spark GO

Spark Input on Spark CAB 2
Optionally, charge Spark MINI or GO from the USB-C Charge Out on Spark CAB 2.

USB-C Charge Out and DC Out on Spark CAB 2
Power on Spark MINI or GO first, then Spark CAB 2. Adjust the volume on Spark CAB 2 as needed.

Adjust the Guitar knob on Spark MINI or the golden wheel volume control on Spark GO to balance volume with Spark CAB 2. Spark MINI and GO's built-in speakers are muted when plugged into Spark CAB 2.

Power-off Sequence

When shutting down, always power down Spark CAB 2 before the Spark amp.

Powering off the Spark amp before Spark CAB 2 may result in loud pops and could damage Spark CAB 2.