Pod as pre-amp

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hockey punk

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Does any one out there use their pod or j-station for that matter as a pre-amp when micing acoustic guitars or other acoustic instruments ? I would like to be able to avoid purchasing a stand alone mic pre-amp , if this works it would save me a little dough .
 
Yeah you *could* use it as a microphone preamp. Might not sound too good though...it's something you'd have to experiment with.

Note that it of course will not supply phantom power so using a condensor mic with it will not be an option.

Personally I wouldn't bother. You can get an ART Tube mic preamp for just over $100.

Slackmaster 2000
 
go out the POD into the FX return of the amp.
This should bypass the preamp of your guitar amp, removing the noise problem.

This was reported by James P (if memory serves) at the Flavio Forum @
Fasoft.com.
 
The POD tkes a Hi-Z instrument level 1/4" plug so you would have to get a line converter for your mic cable. Besides, most guitar units have limited frequency response that a mic preamp would shame. Don't worry about the bucks, spend the $100 or so on a mic preamp--you'll be glad you did.

Peace, Jim
 
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