Members Alexilaiho Posted November 26, 2013 Members Share Posted November 26, 2013 I heard whispers through the grapevines that one can "tune an amplifier", how do you do this if it's even possible( and I don't mean adjusting the eq for different tones). It sound like an interesting concept for drone/doom Imput is appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kazinator Posted November 27, 2013 Members Share Posted November 27, 2013 Alexilaiho wrote: I heard whispers through the grapevines that one can "tune an amplifier", how do you do this if it's even possible( and I don't mean adjusting the eq for different tones). It sound like an interesting concept for drone/doom Imput is appreciated Tuning an amplfiier means tweaking the internal parameters that are not exposed on the front or rear panel. This means turning any trimmer pots on the circuit board, or possibly changing the circuit by substituting parts (modding).For instance, you mention EQ. EQ's let you vary the response in certain ways, yet certain aspects of EQ's are fixed. You can "tune" your EQ section by substituting different resistors and capacitors.Power amplifers often have tunable bias current (solid state ones too). That can make a difference in tone, if it is out of whack so that you have crossover distortion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Alexilaiho Posted November 27, 2013 Author Members Share Posted November 27, 2013 This "bias control", can it screw something up too? Also, how do I know what to look for? The other parameters, how do I find them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cirrus Posted November 27, 2013 Members Share Posted November 27, 2013 Yes, it can destroy your power section if you don't set it right. And my destroy I mean anything from smoke/ fire/ explosions/ full blown apocalypse can result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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