Connecting a DBX 120 A to my Ampeg svt-cl

[Phil Adams]

I feel kinda stupid on this, but I'm not sure how to hook up the DBX 120 A to my SVT-Cl rig. I am currently running my bass guitar into the input on a chorus pedal and the output on the chorus pedal to the input on my SVT-Cl head. How would I connect the 120 A to this set-up. Any and all help is appreciated.

[Unrepresented]

I run my rack gear (compressor, tuner) between my pre and power amp on my SVT-II.

On the back side of your head there'll be a jack labeled "preamp out" which will go to your 120A's input and then the output of the 120A will go to the jack labeled "power amp in."

[warwick.hoy]

Originally Posted by Unrepresented

I run my rack gear (compressor, tuner) between my pre and power amp on my SVT-II.

On the back side of your head there'll be a jack labeled "preamp out" which will go to your 120A's input and then the output of the 120A will go to the jack labeled "power amp in."

That's what I would do.

[Phil Adams]

Thanks- everything is working fine.

[Unrepresented]

Originally Posted by Phil Adams

Thanks- everything is working fine.

Cool. I'd love to hear your thoughts on the 120A. It seems like it could be a cool addition to a rig.

[JimmyM]

I would have just plugged it in in front of the input, but only because I hate effects loops and think they suck suck suck. That's triple suck for those of you counting

[warwick.hoy]

Originally Posted by JimmyM

I would have just plugged it in in front of the input, but only because I hate effects loops and think they suck suck suck. That's triple suck for those of you counting

Not trying to naysay you JM,...but even with line level rack mount gear?

[JimmyM]

Originally Posted by warwick.hoy

Not trying to naysay you JM,...but even with line level rack mount gear?

You were never bothered about naysaying me before...go ahead if that's what you believe

I have to say that even with line level gear, I still prefer it out of the loop and in-line. I just boost the levels up to where I need them to be unity gain. Mind you, this is my preference and I'm certainly not speaking for everyone, but I've never plugged anything into a loop where I didn't think it sounded better than in-line...at best it sounds as good, and at worst it sounds worse. So I just quit bothering with it.

[aledeville]

I'd love to hear experiences too...

[Unrepresented]

Originally Posted by JimmyM

You were never bothered about naysaying me before...go ahead if that's what you believe

I have to say that even with line level gear, I still prefer it out of the loop and in-line. I just boost the levels up to where I need them to be unity gain. Mind you, this is my preference and I'm certainly not speaking for everyone, but I've never plugged anything into a loop where I didn't think it sounded better than in-line...at best it sounds as good, and at worst it sounds worse. So I just quit bothering with it.

Call me a "sheep" if you will, but I use the "effects loop" for the line level, and the input for instrument level.

In my case, the only "effect" I have in my loop is my compression, which is nice to have there because I can choose if I want to slam my preamp, my power amp or both with the setup the way it is.

The only obvious +/- I can see with his setup now, is that his octave down will have no preamp breakup, and that it will be forced to track using a signal that already has that preamp breakup. So long as it's not an issue with tracking, however, I'd think that'd be preferable in most uses.

[warwick.hoy]

Originally Posted by Unrepresented

Call me a "sheep" if you will, but

[JimmyM]

I don't do the "sheep" thing. Only people who are resentful their favorite brand isn't the most popular brand out there do the "sheep" thing.