Zoom B3 As Preamp

[SoVeryTired]

Is anyone using an expression pedal wiyh the B3 (and do non-Zoom ones work okay)? Trying to decide if I need one or not.

 

[jking138]

I'm using a behringer FCV-100 that I originally bought to use with the BSY-600, works great, wide sweep on it which some lack like the old zoom one I tried.

 

[ticol07]

I'm using a behringer FCV-100 that I originally bought to use with the BSY-600, works great, wide sweep on it which some lack like the old zoom one I tried.

It may be a stupid question, but you need a power supply for that kind of pedal or the B3 powers it ?

 

[CharlieC]

It may be a stupid question, but you need a power supply for that kind of pedal or the B3 powers it ?

The typical expression pedal compatible with the B3 is a passive device, but there are some like the FCV100 mentioned above that operate on battery/adapter.

There is some good dicussion here, in mid-thread, about these pedals... even a schematic or two.

 

[ticol07]

The typical expression pedal compatible with the B3 is a passive device, but there are some like the FCV100 mentioned above that operate on battery/adapter.

There is some good dicussion here, in mid-thread, about these pedals... even a schematic or two.

Ok thanks, I'll give it a look.
There's no urgent need for the expression pedal, but sometimes I'm thinking to get one.

 

[SoVeryTired]

Time to test the search function...

 

[andreas_flf]

Is anyone using an expression pedal wiyh the B3 (and do non-Zoom ones work okay)? Trying to decide if I need one or not.

I do. I got the Zoom one. It is lightweight, nevertheless quite sturdy and works very well. You need a TRS cable to connect or it works only as a switch. It needs no power.

Cheers

 

[ticol07]

Time to test the search function...

No worry, I use it very often

 

[SoVeryTired]

Any clues what page to go back to?

 

[CharlieC]

Any clues what page to go back to?

Start around this link

 

[ticol07]

Any clues what page to go back to?

Excuse me, I thought you were talking to me

 

[SoVeryTired]

Start around this link

Thanks! Just need to decide if I'd use one enough to justify the money. My used bargain on eBay fell through so I'm back to buying full price at Christmas - an expression pedal may have to wait.

 

[jking138]

It may be a stupid question, but you need a power supply for that kind of pedal or the B3 powers it ?

The FCV-100 is passive so it doesn't need power. It has a power input because it doubles as a volume pedal, which does need power. You just need a TRS cable to use it with the B3.

 

[ticol07]

Ok. Interesting information since this pedal is not very extensive.

 

[Rocksolid]

Can you select the expression pedal to be a volume pedal when plugged into the b3? I can't recall.

 

[PilbaraBass]

^yes....I believe so...

will check the manual and get back... but I'm pretty sure...

 

[Rocksolid]

Sorry, being lazy and I'm at work.

 

[Swift713]

Yes, the expression pedal options include input and output gain.

 

[PilbaraBass]

Yes... I read the manual, again... Page 16... the total control for a patch can be set to
Mix (between patch and raw signal, like a variable bypass)...Input gain... output gain... or no action...

Then on top of that, if you set to no action, you can use the pedal function on effects within the patch (if so desired)....

I think that's how it works... I need an expression pedal to play with now

 

[Rocksolid]

Almost always now, I use my own external DI box for XLR out between the B3's L/MONO 1/4" out and my power amp for a few reasons:

1. It eliminates the accidental PRE/POST setting

2. Third-party FOH sound guys will be less wary if they see a real DI box

3. As the B3's XLR out is very hot when the B3 is driving a power amp via 1/4" out, I can engage the DI box's -20dB pad and tame the signal

Hey Charlie. I'm just wondering what DI you are using? Is it a Radial JDI or similar Passive DI with a Jensen transformer that is very hard to clip or something else?

Cheers