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I forgot, scenario question so I don't do something dumb. I have a Scarlett focusrite, one XLR port that I need for phantom power to a mic, the other port is 1/4 not XLR.

I normally just go direct bass to interface with a guitar cable. However if I want to run the XLR out from the 800 do I just get an XLR to 1/4 cable? Or is there another port on the back of the amp better suited to go 1/4 to 1/4 for this scenario? Also in any of these scenarios with the amp is there an option to do this with the cab connected and without?
 
#14,582
You will not harm your amp operating it without a cabinet, have no fear. You can use the effects send from your amp into the 1/4” input on your interface with a standard 1/4” cable. Have fun!


restomod said:
I forgot, scenario question so I don't do something dumb. I have a Scarlett focusrite, one XLR port that I need for phantom power to a mic, the other port is 1/4 not XLR.

I normally just go direct bass to interface with a guitar cable. However if I want to run the XLR out from the 800 do I just get an XLR to 1/4 cable? Or is there another port on the back of the amp better suited to go 1/4 to 1/4 for this scenario? Also in any of these scenarios with the amp is there an option to do this with the cab connected and without?
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restomod said:
I forgot, scenario question so I don't do something dumb. I have a Scarlett focusrite, one XLR port that I need for phantom power to a mic, the other port is 1/4 not XLR.

I normally just go direct bass to interface with a guitar cable. However if I want to run the XLR out from the 800 do I just get an XLR to 1/4 cable? Or is there another port on the back of the amp better suited to go 1/4 to 1/4 for this scenario? Also in any of these scenarios with the amp is there an option to do this with the cab connected and without?
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Is the 1/4 inch balanced (ie trs) if so xlr to TRS will work beautifully. If not - as mentioned taking a feed from the effects loop should work but might be a hotter signal than you’re used to.
 
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Is the 1/4 inch balanced (ie trs) if so xlr to TRS will work beautifully. If not - as mentioned taking a feed from the effects loop should work but might be a hotter signal than you’re used to.
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Be sure that if you go into an XLR from a 1/4" output that you are 100% sure that there is no phantom power present, most 1/4" outputs are NOT phantom protected.
The easiest way to do this is by using the effects send jack (which is post eq and contours), just note that the master volume will not be active on the amp but the input level control on the interface serves the same purpose. This way you are 1/4" unbalanced to whatever the input is (doesn't matter if it's balanced or not) as long as you use a tip-sleeve cable for the connection.
 
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A question regaring my newly acquired and completely loved Acoustic Array Pro, which I'm using, at least right now, primarily in my keyboard rig.

I'm feeding it with the standard 1/4" right output of the stereo outs of a Yamaha P120 sampled piano. It sounds great...but the signal is so hot coming out of the Yamaha, even with the volume on the Yamaha turned down well below half, that turning up the gain more than, say, about 10% (if that) of the way from completely off results in the clipping indicator flashing. With the gain set there and the master up about the same amount or less, there's PLENTY of beautiful clear sound for the volume level I play out in my jazz trios and quartets in typical settings. No worries.. but other amps I've had had a pad on the input or a separate "active" input which better level-matched the signal.

Any concerns with this? Would a pad be an appropriate/useful feature to include in future iterations?
 
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MuseChaser said:
A question regaring my newly acquired and completely loved Acoustic Array Pro, which I'm using, at least right now, primarily in my keyboard rig.

I'm feeding it with the standard 1/4" right output of the stereo outs of a Yamaha P120 sampled piano. It sounds great...but the signal is so hot coming out of the Yamaha, even with the volume on the Yamaha turned down well below half, that turning up the gain more than, say, about 10% (if that) of the way from completely off results in the clipping indicator flashing. With the gain set there and the master up about the same amount or less, there's PLENTY of beautiful clear sound for the volume level I play out in my jazz trios and quartets in typical settings. No worries.. but other amps I've had had a pad on the input or a separate "active" input which better level-matched the signal.

Any concerns with this? Would a pad be an appropriate/useful feature to include in future iterations?
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Just turn your piano volume down. It's designed to drive a power amp directly (if needed), which a about 20dB hotter than an instrument input. That's why there is a volume control!
 
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agedhorse said:
Just turn your piano volume down. It's designed to drive a power amp directly (if needed), which a about 20dB hotter than an instrument input. That's why there is a volume control!
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Understood. The only reason I like to keep the volume on the keyboard itself up a little hotter is to use the P120's built-in speakers as a monitor. The sound of a real piano comes from all over the place, and it helps add to the illusion, at least a tiny bit. Not a big issue at all... Just curious if anyone else would find it useful. I absolutely love the amp.
 
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First gig last night with the new rig... Magellan 800, BA 210-3 SLT, BA15-3 SLT.

This is a band that hires me often and I have been running my Aguilar rig for the past 3 years or so. I was thrown a small curve with the D.I output volume until I found my room volume. Played the same club on Friday and many times before with my Aguilar. Considering I had zero stage time with this rig and maybe an hour at home, it was intuitive to navigate and a responsive rig! Certainly less of a soft pillow for the notes to fall on compared to the TH, at least with my settings and with the bass I brought. Took a set to orient myself to the dynamics. Look forward to bonding more with this rig and experimenting with other basses. (And a shout out and thanks to Jeff for getting me the covers and carry bag so quick!) Appreciate it!

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