Using the Balanced Line Out on SVT CL

[Kosko]

I was wondering how I go about using this. I've tried going from the balanced line out to the mbox but it would only record very faintly. Quiet, like something was wrong with the way I was doing it. I was wondering if anyone could give me a little insight on this. Thanks.

 

[Kosko]

I'm sure someone knows about using the line out on one of the most classic heads of all time...

 

[Trevorus]

I'm wondering if there is something wrong with the cable you are using... It doesn't have a level control, so if your preamp section is not putting out a lot, neither will the line out.

 

[Kosko]

i've heard you always need to be playing through a cabinet as well, or you risk blowing out the head. does this go for when you're using the balance out as well. or can you run the head using the balance out without being plugged into a cabinet? thanks.

 

[BulkHead]

If you take the power tubes out (all 6) you can safely run the amp with no load.

 

[Big D]

I tried the XLR out on my SVT CL head, and it sounded awful. The signal was very low and there was some kind of radio or other interference.

FWIW I am using a direct box for both recording and live shows and have not spent any additional time trying to make the SVT CL XLR out work.

 

[mvw356]

If you take the power tubes out (all 6) you can safely run the amp with no load.

just wanted to know if this works with all valve amps? i have a trace elliot v6, so could i just pull all the valves and not damage it when i use the d.i. to record without a cab?

 

[niftydog]

I've tried going from the balanced line out to the mbox but it would only record very faintly.

Two things come to mind.

1. To maintain optimum levels you must retain the signal as a balanced signal or convert it properly. Improper balanced to unbalanced conversion (ie; shorting out one phase) causes you to loose half the signal strength.

2. The signal amplitude (level) will be in the vicinity of a microphones output level.


The solution to both problems, ensure you're plugging into a balanced microphone input.

 

[el_Kabong]

Also the DI on the svt-cl is post everything, including the master volume. If you don't turn it up you don't get a signal. The di on those heads is great imo.