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Aux in as a Preamp input

Discussion in 'Amps and Cabs [BG]' started by frenfrins, Apr 28, 2019.

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  1. Apr 28, 2019 #1
    frenfrins

    frenfrins

    Dec 7, 2012
    Hi! I want to try a preamp pedal on a combo I have, but my combo doen't have a preamp input and I don't want to go through the combo's preamp.
    My combo has a Aux in input, with the volume controlled by the Master knob. Can I use it in for that matter? Is it safe? If so, which output from the pedal should I use, jack output, line out or headphone out?
    Thank you!
     
  2. Apr 28, 2019 #2
    Jazz Ad

    Jazz Ad Mi la ré sol

    Mar 16, 2002
    Langueux, Brittany, France
    Line out should work just fine.
     
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  3. Apr 28, 2019 #3
    agedhorse

    agedhorse Supporting Member Commercial User

    Feb 12, 2006
    Davis, CA (USA)
    Development Engineer-Mesa Boogie, Development Engineer-Genzler (pedals), Product Support-Genz Benz
    Yes, your preamp out to the combo's aux input is the way to do it.
     
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  4. Apr 29, 2019 #4
    frenfrins

    frenfrins

    Dec 7, 2012
    You mean the jack output, don't you? It's better this way so I can still use the line out at the same time if I'm in a gig with PA support.
    Big thank you to both!
     
  5. Apr 29, 2019 #5
    agedhorse

    agedhorse Supporting Member Commercial User

    Feb 12, 2006
    Davis, CA (USA)
    Development Engineer-Mesa Boogie, Development Engineer-Genzler (pedals), Product Support-Genz Benz
    Yes, the 1/4" jack output, leaving the XLR DI output to go to the PA.
     
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  6. Apr 29, 2019 #6
    frenfrins

    frenfrins

    Dec 7, 2012
    Great, thanks again!