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Jimmikatt Just Startin'
Jimmikatt
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May 24, 2012 10:23 AM

Spider IV 75 lineout question.

Before i do this test... I thought i would check with the pro's on this.

my amp has the lineout, so i'm guessing to be used for a direct out to a mixing board.

I wanted to know would i be able to use this lineout for adding a signal to a marshall amp.?

this way i can have a more true tube feel, and also be able to use all my amp models in my Spider IV.

is the signal too strong to be used as a lineout for my other amp,?  as i do not want to damage my marshall.

 

Also when using the lineout, does it cut the signal to the speaker, or are you still getting sound from the amp.?

ok i answered my 2nd question, no sound from the amp when using the lineout...

 

I would suggest that you make some changes to future amps to be able to still have a full functioning amp while using the lineout.

in the studio i would like to be able to use the lineout and mic the amp for 1 take, not having to use 2 takes to get the same results.

it would be nice while on stage to use the amp as a monitor, not sure who thought of killing the sound, but not too bright.

 

Thank you.

  • fflbrgst Power User
    fflbrgst
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    May 24, 2012 10:30 AM (in response to Jimmikatt)
    Re: Spider IV 75 lineout question.

    You're not the first one to suggest that improvement!  The one addition that would be needed is a second volume control - right now the master volume control afffects the volume of the speaker and the line out/headphone.  To use both speaker and line out, you would want a volume control for each.  I think the original idea for the lineout was as a headphone output (you would want to turn off the speaker for that use) and using it as a line out was an afterthought.

     

    Note that line out signals are much stronger than you would see from an electric guitar, so there is a possibility of overdriving the input section of your Marshall amp.  If you do this, start with the master volume control of the Spider off, and the volume on the Marshall very low, then slowly turn the Spider volume control up a little.

    • Jimmikatt Just Startin'
      Jimmikatt
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      May 24, 2012 8:35 PM (in response to fflbrgst)
      Re: Spider IV 75 lineout question.

      on the back panel next to the headphone output, they could add a volume control,

      or make 2 outputs, 1 for headphones, and 1 for signal out for recording.

      I think that would solve all the problems.

       

      as for the marshall, i was thinking for testing this on a very old cheap amp i do not use any more.

      as the master volume should not have any control on the line 6 on a signal out, but that headphone thing really has me worried.

      and testing the jack last night, i did notice it feels like it has 3 clicks to the plug.

      I know it's in stereo, but i only need a mono signal for the amp, i could split it with a Y patch cord, and run 2 amps in stereo.

       

      I'll test it with my cheapo amp and get back to ya..

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