Best Way To Record My New Amp |
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Best Way To Record My New Amp |
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Jun 24 2013, 09:19 AM |
This particular amp has got a built in load (also known as power soak) and recording output (called Red Box)
http://www.hughes-and-kettner.com/products...ter%2018%20Head but in general, amps, especially with tube output sections, should not be operated without a speaker (or a load equivalent to a speaker) connected. Otherwise they can be damaged (think of it like revving a car engine past the 'red line' at traffic lights). If in doubt, consult the amp's manual, ask the manufacturer; competent people on the forum will help if they can, but may not know the specifics of a particular amp. Pete This post has been edited by pdf64: Jun 24 2013, 09:21 AM |
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Jun 24 2013, 12:00 PM
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This particular amp has got a built in load (also known as power soak) and recording output (called Red Box) http://www.hughes-and-kettner.com/products...ter%2018%20Head but in general, amps, especially with tube output sections, should not be operated without a speaker (or a load equivalent to a speaker) connected. Otherwise they can be damaged (think of it like revving a car engine past the 'red line' at traffic lights). If in doubt, consult the amp's manual, ask the manufacturer; competent people on the forum will help if they can, but may not know the specifics of a particular amp. Pete That is a nice feature on that amp....You are limited to whichever Redbox IR it uses but I'll bet it sounds great! Like the poster above said, that output is designed to go straight into your audio interface...And you can play it silently as it has a built in loadbox to boot... Great amp, especially for a beginner - great choice! |
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Jun 25 2013, 10:25 PM |
Using a speaker simulator is always a quicker way to record valve amps for home recordings.
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Jul 1 2013, 10:30 AM |
Is it the combo version?
To take another side of the argument... If you're happy with the sound you're getting from your speaker, it is a very simple matter to grab an industry standard dynamic mic (SM57 or Audix i5 are the most affordable) and put it straight onto the speaker cone. Sure, you can adjust and experiment with placement, but right on the cone is the most "present" sound, and it's immediately going to give you quite a decent recorded sound. -------------------- http://www.six-string-samurai.com - Gear reviews for the terminally GAS-afflicted.
Thank you to John at GMC for inviting me to hang out and talk gear with you guys! |
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