Ever since I got my
TCE BG500-210 and realizing it had a balanced XLR out, I started toying with recording through the amp using my
TerraTec DMX 6Fire USB, however, there is a pretty serious problem.
If I connect the amp directly through an XLR, it works - however the DMX input clips rather quickly even though the gain knob on the first channel (the combo XLR/6.3mm) is turned all the way down and the -20 dB pad is engaged. Do I have to use an attenuator of some kind to bring the signal level down? If so, is there a DIY schematic of the circuit? I'm asking because the valve simulator in the amp itself is (naturally) amplitude-dependent, so I'm stuck if I need extra overdrive.
Another thing I'm interested in is using the DMX as part of a reamp/DI loop. Basically I'd like to use one of the output channels to send the signal to a reamp-like box (again, DIY if possible) and, after passing it through the amp, collecting it through the XLR as I explained above. Is it doable? Is there a decent DIY schematic for a reamp box? Is there any place that doesn't charge an arm, a leg and a kidney for a matching transformer?
Am I better off asking this latter part in the FX section of the forum?
Edit: I will admit I hadn't tried lowering the volume through software, as I'm not sure if it actually interacts with the electronics of the DMX.
