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Re: Discussion: Guitarists' use of IEMs

support@line6.com — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 16:59:01 GMT

We're headed towards IEM. Our lead vocalist just switched and it has made a big difference for her. Our setup to support this is somewhat complicated. We're looking at using a JamHub as a stage monitoring solution. A few months back I saw a show in a great club with the B-52's and Squeeze. The B-52's opened the show and used a traditional wedge setup. We were right against the stage and could clearly see that they suffered from being able to hear themselves clearly.

Then Squeeze came on. All floor monitors were removed. The stage was clear of the typical clutter. Their stage volume was so quiet that I could hear the acoustic drum kit clearly from about 30 feet away. (I've played gigs where I've been standing 3 or feet from our drummer and I can barely hear the kit). The mix out front was amazing and it was clear that the band could hear themselves perfectly.

In looking at the JamHub, we're hoping to bypass the need for the wedges which will reduce feedback and allow us to go with a much lower stage volume. The only problem is that we need to source each voice and instrument both into the FOH sound and the JamHub. With instruments, we can just run our own mics into the hub. With voices, we'll need to split the signal so we can have it in both locations. We're still working out the details and I'll report back in the future once we've ironed them out.

Re: Soldano volume levels

support@line6.com — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:19:12 GMT

I think this is the expected behavior. I've played around a little with the SLO amps and noticed the level differences. I haven't taken the time to level them out yet.

Using the mixer settings in the HD500 (I use the Edit software), I'd maximize the volume of the clean amp and then on the distorted amp, I'd lower the level in the mixer. It takes a bit of adjusting to get them close and even days later you'll probably be making tweaks.

Hope this helps,

Brent

Re: Modulation Effects

support@line6.com — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 15:09:13 GMT

I've had my HD500 for a little over a year now and I've had really good success with both the chorus and flanger. I'm sure some of the power tweakers can provide some good info for you but I thought that I'd mention that where you place the effect in the chain has a pretty big impact on how it sounds. If you take a chorus setting and move it before compression or distortion it will have a very different sound than if you place it at the end of the chain. Using the Blackface as a clean preamp (also have a DT25), I'm able to get a very glossy chorus (adding a delay helps as well).

Re: HD500 Pro - live use question

support@line6.com — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 14:18:51 GMT

Hey Jake,

I went through several changes along the way in incorporating the HD500 into my live rig. I started off similar to your current situation, the HD500 replaced my pedal board. At the time I was going into a Line 6 Spider IV 120. It was not a good mix as the amp modeling fought with the HD500 modeling. I then replaced the amp with going directly into the house mixer from the HD500 (I kept a small PA monitor for my stage sound). The sound was really good but I had difficulty keeping the level changes between patches under control. Because the house soundman was somewhat inattentive, it was somewhat of a problem.

Finally I settled upon the DT25 Combo amp as the solution for me. I would suspect that if you have an effects loop in your amp you should be good to go. I've also reduced my number of live patches from a unique patch for each song in the set down to 3 main tones with the footswitches enabled to toggle various effects. One of the deciding factors in this for me was that it does take a fair amount of tweaking to keep your levels even. This is because the different amp models have a vast difference in volume levels. If you have the time, it is possible to get the levels right. I used a simple db meter app on my iPhone to adjust the levels.

The bottom line for me is that I'm able to get remarkable tones and I always have the option to tweak them or switch them up. It's like having a new amp available whenever you need it without having to purchase it.

If you need any more info, let me know.

Brent

Re: Can I use my new POD HD 500 as an audio interface to run loops and a click track?

support@line6.com — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 21:19:13 GMT

If I'm following your question, you'd like to play alongside some sequenced tracks. I do believe this is possible. I use Studio One Pro and at times have used my HD500 as the interface. I've played along tracks as I've added guitar parts. Since the DAW software can use your PC or Mac to generate synth sounds on the fly, I think you could play along with them. Since the PC is used as the synth engine, what it sends out to the interface should be real-time rendered audio. The midi tracks would have to have been sequenced ahead of time and processed by the PC instead of outboard midi gear.

Hope that helps.

Brent

Re: Should the cabinet out be ran through a mic preamp, or just a line in through a mixer?

support@line6.com — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 17:53:46 GMT

I agree. I hadn't tried the direct out on my DT25 until recently and I much prefer the tone compared to when it they mic it.

New Single - Recorded with HD500 and DT25

support@line6.com — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 11:40:50 GMT

Here is our newest single. We recorded the guitars with the HD500 and some with the HD500 and DT25 Combo. We definitely don't fit into the shredder category, more like an 80's New Wave band. In any case, I hope you enjoy it:

http://soundcloud.com/culturedpop/12-oclock-high

Re: OK TIME FOR SOME TONE REQUESTS!

support@line6.com — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 21:40:55 GMT

Are you looking for POD tones? If so you are probably in the right place. There are some people that respond to requests for tones here.

Re: I need to connect my Pod HD Pro to a Presonus Audiobox 44

support@line6.com — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 18:44:00 GMT

You should have a few options:

1) Take the Pod HD XLR out(s) into your Audiobox XLR in(s). Set your Pod HD to direct out.

2) Take the line out(s) into your Audiobox in. If I remember correctly that input is a combo XLR/phono input. Same as above, Pod set to direct out.

3) I would probably use the Pod HD (via USB) as the interface for whatever recording process you are using. The DAW software should be able to use it in the same manner as the Audiobox.

Hope that helps.

Brent

Re: 4 Cable Method Vs. L6 Link

support@line6.com — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 13:46:16 GMT

I initially connected my HD500 to my DT25 via a standard XLR cable. I never tried the 4 cable method with it. I did switch out to a high quality AES cable and I did notice an improvement in tone. Not a huge difference, but enough that I was able to notice it.