Members madball24 Posted December 16, 2009 Members Share Posted December 16, 2009 im using the direct output on the bass amps and i always seem to get such a really high signal on my board. I use the pad button to lower the signal alittle but sometimes it just doesnt help any advice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Vinny D Posted December 16, 2009 Members Share Posted December 16, 2009 What bass amp and what board? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members allexcosta Posted December 16, 2009 Members Share Posted December 16, 2009 Most bass amps have a knob that controls the DI output. Also, if you have the "pre-post" option choose "pre". No need to use the pad if the bass' output isn't that hot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members madball24 Posted December 16, 2009 Author Members Share Posted December 16, 2009 its usually ampeg bass amps and i go from the back of their amp head to my snake channel to the board. my board is allen and heath mix wiz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RoadRanger Posted December 16, 2009 Members Share Posted December 16, 2009 its usually ampeg bass amps and i go from the back of their amp head to my snake channel to the board. my board is allen and heath mix wizYah, that mixer can't take really hot signals - I use an external pad if needed:http://store.daleproaudio.com/Items/whir-impad20?sck=6718410&caSKU=whir-impad20&caTitle=Whirlwind%20IMPAD20%20XLR%20Inline%20Barrel%20Transformer%20with%2020DB%20Pad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TimmyP Posted December 16, 2009 Members Share Posted December 16, 2009 If you don't hear any clipping when you PFL the channel in your headphones, don't worry about it. The peak light comes on about 9dB early IIRC. Make sure that phantom power is off on that channel, as some gear will misbehave when it sees phantom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members agedhorse Posted December 16, 2009 Members Share Posted December 16, 2009 Not 9dB, a few dB, but not 9dB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Shaster Posted December 16, 2009 Members Share Posted December 16, 2009 For the bass players I work with, I find I need to use the pad (on my MixWiz). I find the pad to be very effective, so I'm puzzled by the fact that "sometimes it just doesn't help". Check to make sure you're using the correct out on the bass amp. And of course, the trim on the channel strip will still come into play - pad or no pad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lifeloverwg Posted December 16, 2009 Members Share Posted December 16, 2009 If you don't hear any clipping when you PFL the channel in your headphones, don't worry about it. The peak light comes on about 9dB early IIRC.Make sure that phantom power is off on that channel, as some gear will misbehave when it sees phantom. On my older 16:2 version it's 5dB before clipping. Winston Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TimmyP Posted December 17, 2009 Members Share Posted December 17, 2009 Not 9dB, a few dB, but not 9dB. In my GL2200, I measured it at 9dB. From my experience with the MixWiz, I have no reason to think that it is any less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members agedhorse Posted December 17, 2009 Members Share Posted December 17, 2009 In my GL2200, I measured it at 9dB. From my experience with the MixWiz, I have no reason to think that it is any less. That does not agree with my measurements. Nor with the data, nor with the service manual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mogwix Posted December 17, 2009 Members Share Posted December 17, 2009 use a proper DI. I use a Radial JDI for my bass and on most all direct instruments. love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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