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6) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How do I hook up this thing?
- See Section 2, beginning on page 3.
When I plug effects into the effects loop, my tone noticeably changes. Sometimes the effects don’t sound quite right. What’s
the deal?
- Generally, what you’re hearing is a significant mismatching of impedances, and/or an overloading of the effect
unit itself. Most rack-mount units have different input impedance than pedals, and thus can
sometimes
function fine without a buffer before them. In addition, some of these rack-mounted effects can pad the
volume they receive, preventing it from overloading. Pedals do not have proper input impedance or padding
ability, and therefore do not play nicely.
- For best results, an effects loop interface like the C-lator or Klein-ulator could be used with the Dizzy 30
amplifier. These units prevent impedance mismatching, as well as provide the ability to pad down the volume
sent to the effects units hence preventing any overloading.
I like to use rack-mounted multieffects units. What is the output level straight from the EFFECTS LOOP SEND jack, -10dB or
+4dB?
- While not exact, -10dB is a better approximation than +4dB. The actual output level will depend on your
settings, particularly the volume controls. +4dB is usually reserved for recording/P.A. equipment with
balanced connections.