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davecg321
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when connecting the preamp out of my amplifier to my interface should i use a DI box to attenuate the signal or can i just plug straight in to a preamp??
Steenamaroo
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Hi,
It depends on the output level and input level.
If the output is line level and the preamp has a line level input, you're good to go.
If it's an instrument level out, like a passthrough, then you'd need to go into an instrument level input or use a DI box into a microphone level input AFAIK.
If you're not sure, post up the model numbers of your gear.
It depends on the output level and input level.
If the output is line level and the preamp has a line level input, you're good to go.
If it's an instrument level out, like a passthrough, then you'd need to go into an instrument level input or use a DI box into a microphone level input AFAIK.
If you're not sure, post up the model numbers of your gear.
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davecg321
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i am not sure... haha
my amplifier is a fender hotrod deville 4x10 and i am going into a presonus firestudio project
many thanks
my amplifier is a fender hotrod deville 4x10 and i am going into a presonus firestudio project
many thanks
Steenamaroo
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davecg321
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it says in the manual to connect the preamp out to any sound recording device/mixer. the preamp out/in is effectively the effects loop but it states to use the out for recording.
just not sure if i need a DI now
thanks
just not sure if i need a DI now
thanks
Steenamaroo
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Ok, here we go.
The effects loop will either operate at line level or instrument level. If it says in the manual that's great, but if not you should be able to find out.
Inst level is quieter than line level so either way it wont hurt a line input.
Plug the effects send straight into an interface line input. If it's all tip top and the levels seem right, you're laughing.
If it seems very quiet (like a guitar straight into line input would be), then it's probably instrument level and a DI would be the ticket.
Just so you know though, an effects loop is a tap point between pre and power amp.
With valve amps the real sound of them that people love is usually from the valve power amp section; You wont get this sound from your effects loop.
You may find that there's buzz on the signal too. Maybe, maybe not.
The effects loop will either operate at line level or instrument level. If it says in the manual that's great, but if not you should be able to find out.
Inst level is quieter than line level so either way it wont hurt a line input.
Plug the effects send straight into an interface line input. If it's all tip top and the levels seem right, you're laughing.
If it seems very quiet (like a guitar straight into line input would be), then it's probably instrument level and a DI would be the ticket.
Just so you know though, an effects loop is a tap point between pre and power amp.
With valve amps the real sound of them that people love is usually from the valve power amp section; You wont get this sound from your effects loop.
You may find that there's buzz on the signal too. Maybe, maybe not.
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davecg321
New member
excellent. thanks for that!!
i will be micing and DIing the guitar amp and blending the signals to achieve the sound i want. because i am recording in a bedroom i was interested in DIing the amp to get a cleaner signal with less roomy/natural verb.
i will just have to experiment a little i guess
thanks again
i will be micing and DIing the guitar amp and blending the signals to achieve the sound i want. because i am recording in a bedroom i was interested in DIing the amp to get a cleaner signal with less roomy/natural verb.
i will just have to experiment a little i guess
thanks again
Steenamaroo
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It's always worth experimenting to learn new things and to satisfy yourself, but I doubt it will help much.
I've heard Greg say this a few times and I think it's true. A 57 on the grill of a moderately loud guitar amp isn't going to pick up much room ambience at all.
It's kind of a lose/lose with big valve amps because you're not going to get 'that' sound unless it's loud anyway, unfortunately.
I sold my marshall 80watt for a blackstar 1watt and also build a 0.5watt solid state amp.
That's the reason these little 0.25-1watt valve amps are taking off for bedroom recording.
Also, there's a thread in the DIY section about building a guitar cab/ISO box.
If you're handy enough to build a solid MDF box with a 12" guitar speaker in it, all you'd have to do is fit a 1/4" jack socket and crank the balls out of your amp.
That may interest you.
I've heard Greg say this a few times and I think it's true. A 57 on the grill of a moderately loud guitar amp isn't going to pick up much room ambience at all.
It's kind of a lose/lose with big valve amps because you're not going to get 'that' sound unless it's loud anyway, unfortunately.
I sold my marshall 80watt for a blackstar 1watt and also build a 0.5watt solid state amp.
That's the reason these little 0.25-1watt valve amps are taking off for bedroom recording.
Also, there's a thread in the DIY section about building a guitar cab/ISO box.
If you're handy enough to build a solid MDF box with a 12" guitar speaker in it, all you'd have to do is fit a 1/4" jack socket and crank the balls out of your amp.
That may interest you.