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Acoustic Image D.I. question

Discussion in 'Amps, Mics & Pickups [DB]' started by Vertigo Jones, Jul 8, 2013.

  1. Jul 8, 2013 #1
    Vertigo Jones

    Vertigo Jones

    Jun 13, 2013
    Hello. I have a question that pertains to safely operating my amp. I have an Acoustic Image Focus amp and I was wondering if it would be safe to run the D.I. out into say, a recording interface with the speaker cabinet disconnected? Apologies if it seems like a stupid question, but I want to make sure I won't harm anything by doing this.....especially myself! Thanks.
     
  2. Jul 8, 2013 #2
    Michael Eisenman

    Michael Eisenman Supporting Member

    Jun 21, 2006
    Eugene, Oregon
    Not a stupid question. I did just that and then sent an email message to Rick Jones to find out whether I had done something I shouldn't have. He told me that if you want to run the amp through the DI with no speaker attached, make sure the master volume (for the amp section) is turned all the way down.
     
  3. Jul 8, 2013 #3
    M.Mannix3

    M.Mannix3

    Jun 12, 2010
    I believe the problem with running amps without a load (no speaker attached) is more of a concern with tube amps because of a tendency to blow the output transformer. I have read on here that most solid state amps do not have output transformers and because of that, they are safe to run with no load. I'm not really familiar with the Acoustic Image, but because it's Acoustic, Id bet that it is solid state.

    I guess the short answer is I think so but, maybe try to read any paperwork that came with the amp or track it down online if you don't have it first, just so you don't blow up your baby.

    For what it's worth, I've used my Acoustic B200H with no load without any ill effects although I only used it for about 20 minutes
     
  4. Jul 8, 2013 #4
    Michael Eisenman

    Michael Eisenman Supporting Member

    Jun 21, 2006
    Eugene, Oregon
    Acoustic and Acoustic Image are in no way related. Acoustic Image is solid state, for sure.
     
  5. Jul 8, 2013 #5
    Vertigo Jones

    Vertigo Jones

    Jun 13, 2013
    Thanks for the replies everyone. Yes, it's an Acoustic Image Focus amp and yes it's solid state. I'm used to tube amps and how they operate, but this is a first for me. I wanted to see if I could use the A.I. as a pre-amp for direct recording without using the speaker cabinet, but wasn't sure if a speaker load was required on the amp. Obviously I don't want to blow up my amp.
     
  6. Jul 8, 2013 #6
    M.Mannix3

    M.Mannix3

    Jun 12, 2010
    Oh oops, I just assumed it was an old ACC amp that I hadn't heard about. I guess I'm even less familiar with your amp than I thought! :D

    Anyway, I still think it'll work. Good luck with recording!