Carvin Active Bass - Pull Out Knob to Save the Battery?

[73jbass]

Most tuners and amps these days have a mute button on them. Hit the button and unplug.

[wcriley]

I believe the mute on G-K and Genz amps mute the DI.

[Jarrett]

Originally Posted by wcriley

I believe the mute on G-K and Genz amps mute the DI.

You are right, just checked both my GK and Carvin. Ok, problem solved. Thanks TB

[MostlyBass]

Ah good to know about the Carvin mute / DI. Thank you!

[kreider204]

OP, do yourself a favor and buy a $6 or $7 battery tester from Home Depot or the like. When you feel yourself getting nervous about your batteries, especially before a gig, test them. You'll see that they last a very long time, and the tester will let you know when you really do need to replace.

I leave my Carvin in active mode, and I don't think I've had to change the batteries more than once a year.

[MostlyBass]

Originally Posted by kreider204

OP, do yourself a favor and buy a $6 or $7 battery tester from Home Depot or the like. When you feel yourself getting nervous about your batteries, especially before a gig, test them. You'll see that they last a very long time, and the tester will let you know when you really do need to replace.

I leave my Carvin in active mode, and I don't think I've had to change the batteries more than once a year.

Ha! Exactly what I've done. And found the amazing battery life.

[kreider204]

Originally Posted by MostlyBass

Ha! Exactly what I've done. And found the amazing battery life.

It's amazing what a bit of science and technology can do to address the wide variety of musician neuroses, isn't it?