Level loss recording VTB-1 -> Delta

[Toad Rush]

I am having level loss between my VTB-1 and my Delta 44 when recording my amp(guitar).

I asked my friend about the level loss i was having in between my VTB-1 and my Delta 44 and he said that it was because the VTB-1 had consumer outs, and the delta 44 had pro ins. Can anyone confirm this?

Right now i have to go SM-58 -> VTB-1 -> PodXT -> Cooledit, because if i go SM-58 -> VTB-1 -> Delta 44 -> Cooledit i get a horrible level loss that i have to boost about 20db to be able to hear it and by that time it sounds like crap.

Normally i wouldn't have a problem with using my POD for this, but since i want to use it for effects, this workaround removes that option. Is there anything else i could do? Thanks.

[LooneyTunez]

Your friend is not correct. The VTB-1 has a variable output, and can accomodate just about any input. Have you just tried turning the output level up on the VTB-1?

Are you by any chance plugging the SM58 into the "HiZ" (1/4") line input in the front rather than using the "Mic In" (XLR) in the back? If so, that would explain your lack of any type of usable level.

[Toad Rush]

I'll try cranking the output level later on, but i believe i tried that before and it was a no go. As for the input, i'm plugging it into the XLR input on the back.

[LooneyTunez]

Check your "Input Gain" as well. You can hit the VTB-1 pretty hard without it breaking up.

[TexRoadkill]

If the Delta has a switch for +4, -10 make sure it is set to -10. Unless anyone can confirm the VTB runs at +4. DJL or Chessrock?

[Toad Rush]

yay it worked!

can't believe i didn't think of that, doh! Thanks alot TexRoadkill and Looney, helped out a bunch .