Questions About Spring Reverb

[Walking Thunder]

Hi all,

I've been reading threads on this site for a while, but this is my first post. I have searched for anserwers to this question and haven't been able to find any exactly, so forgive me if this has been covered already and I missed it.

I am somewhat new to analog recording (I have a Tascam 244) and am struggling to understand how to add spring reverb to my mix. Correct me if I am wrong, but my understanding is that the signal from the Tascam would need to be amplified before the spring and then again on the way back to the Tascam. Before I spend money on a stand alone spring reverb unit, I am wondering if it's possible to utilize my stereo receiver (Maranz 2230) and the spring reverb unit in my Fender Deluxe.

So my question is: is there a way to do something like Tascam - Fender Deluxe - Marranz - Tascam?

Or can I possibly do it with just the amp, using the effects loop?

 

[bouldersoundguy]

For parallel effects, which is what an effects loop is for, you want to be able to set the effect to 100% "wet" with none of the original "dry" signal coming through, and then adjust the "wet/dry" blend using the effects return (aux receive on your unit). An amp won't likely go to 100% wet. A proper spring reverb effect would be able to connect directly to your 244.

 

[Walking Thunder]

Thanks for your response. I knew I was missing something and that clears it up.