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LiekMudkipz Just Startin'
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Nov 29, 2009 2:17 AM

Guitar Amp Preamp + Pocket POD = ?

So, it started by running stomp boxes in front of my POD, using the 'Tube Preamp' model and a speaker cab to direct record them, now I've started experimenting running different guitar amp preamps into it... am I gonna kill my poor Pocket POD? Mostly, lack of an Ampeg VH-140C/Crate GX-130 model made me buy a little GX to use instead.

 

By the way, what are the specifications on the Pocket POD regarding it's signal level handling?

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  • Rowbi Expert Line 6 User
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    Nov 29, 2009 2:28 AM (in response to LiekMudkipz)
    Re: Guitar Amp Preamp + Pocket POD = ?

    well the instrument input wants to see instrument level input, so a preamp would usually output line level, and may clip the input.  the ppod outputs are line level as it's a preamp itself.

    it wont kill it, it just may not sound great while you're experimenting.

     

    just to clarify, you obviously can't connect any power amp outputs to the pPOD, like a speaker out.  you probably know this but some people get confused between preamps and power amps.

     

    Cheers

     

    Rowbi

    • LiekMudkipz Just Startin'
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      Nov 29, 2009 2:36 AM (in response to Rowbi)
      Re: Guitar Amp Preamp + Pocket POD = ?

      It seems to be working without any clipping, I've only notched the signal down a little (about -2db), and that was because I'm boosting some parts a bit with an eq pedal. Sounds like Suffocation or early Cannibal Corpse.

       

      Mostly, I'm interested in an actual spec, how hot of signal can I run into it before it clips.

  • Line6Hugo Line 6
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    Dec 2, 2009 5:45 PM (in response to LiekMudkipz)
    RE: Guitar Amp Preamp + Pocket POD = ?

    Well, as Rowbi said, the inputs are expecting an instrument level signal input, which is about -10 db.  The Pocket POD's inputs were never tested to see at which signal level input it begins to clip.  So, anything higher than that could potentially clip the input.

       

      Regards,

       

      Line6Hugo

    • LiekMudkipz Just Startin'
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      Dec 3, 2009 12:34 AM (in response to Line6Hugo)
      Re: RE: Guitar Amp Preamp + Pocket POD = ?

      Alright, that answers my question, or at least tells me 'test it yourself if it's such a big deal'. xD

       

      Looks like I have my Ampeg VH-140 model, at least until you guys add some more models of classic solid state amps.

       

      Next version of the POD should have an Ampeg VH-140(or related), a Randall Warhead(or related) a Marshall 8080 and a Peavey Bandit(80s version, or related), just so us transistor fanboys can get our favourite amp models.

  • Line6Andy Line 6
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    Dec 3, 2009 1:59 PM (in response to LiekMudkipz)
    RE: Guitar Amp Preamp + Pocket POD = ?

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  • LiekMudkipz Just Startin'
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    Dec 4, 2009 12:46 AM (in response to LiekMudkipz)
    Re: Guitar Amp Preamp + Pocket POD = ?

    Alright, so for now my ears can give me a decent idea of how much signal is too much, and until it becomes a pressing enough concern, I don't think I'm gonna bother actually testing. Thanks everyone.

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