Low clean levels over DI

[BlueViolince]

I play mostly clean patches, use the studio/direct output mode, and am currently using dual xlrs to the board. My master knob is up all the way, and my mixer levels are both at zero dB. I am going to try raising my amp volume levels without overdriving, but what else can I do to get more volume?

[Palico]

I assume you looking to get more input to a DAW? If you have good input levels but just don't have enough volume then turn up the headphones you listen back on.You going into mic pre-amps on the board? Or are you using the POD as input?

 

If using an external AD or mixer board:

 You might try adding just a bit of gain from the board pre-amps, but you will be outputing line level from POD so be careful not to overdrive the board channel. Monitor it closely as you add gain.  

 

If using the POD as you AD converter (e.g. direct from POD to DAW):

In this case the master level on the POD. is meanless, it's just headphone amp.  Look into the ASIO driver and there is +18db boost option. I've found when I recorded direct I need this boost to get softer stuff up to decent gain level. I think there is option on the board itself to add gain to the amp post amp. Might try putting a EQ at the end of the effects chain on the patch and just upping the output but not changing any frequencies.

[BlueViolince]

No, this is for going to a live board.

[jandrio]

1. raise mixer levels above zero dB.

2. insert a studio EQ last in chain 'n use gain 2 increse level.

 

b cautious abt clipping...