circuit design

[si_mon13]

I have a question, i don't know if this is the right place to ask it but, here it goes: if i want to design my own analog effect pedal and the input bass output comes from a preamp(like in basses with active preamps), like 9 or 18v, how should i handle this? will the signal be overdriven if i simply ignore it, or could it perhaps damage the circuit, or will nothing happen?

 

[xyllion]

Although active basses usually put out a hotter signal, an 18V preamp doesn't put out an 18V swing on the output. If you are curious to see what a bass really puts out, connect it to an oscilloscope. It is very enlightening and must do exercise for anyone that wants to design their own electronics.

 

[si_mon13]

thanks for the quick reply. im pretty familiar with electronics, i should perhaps check out the voltage with my multimeter, and with an oscilloscope aswell.