slipper_man Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Hello, I'm using the Helix floor, and really happy with the sound I'm getting for my electric. I've been struggling to get a good sound for my acoustic which is equipped with a LR Baggs Anthem. Specifically the signal is really weak and low level. I'm having to start off with chaining multiple gain blocks all turned up full (about 4 or 5 in a row), and even when I do this there is a lot of hiss in the signal, and I can get distortion but the level is still not as loud as when I use my Radial PZ Pre. The LR Baggs pickup is lower output than a Fishman, but I've not usually had a problem. Questions - which input should I be using? I've tried a Return and an Aux, but would the Guitar input be better? (I want to be able to have acoustic and elec plugged in at the same time and switch the source for different presets). How can I tell which blocks are distorting and where? Would be really helpful if a block would indicate when it's clipping somehow. Any advice to help me get this dialled in would be great. I'd then like to use a preamp and some delay/reverb, as well as the looper for my acoustic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raszack Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 The returns should be fine, just set it to instrument level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterHamm Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 Returns should be right. I have no problems with a preamp-equipped guitar into either Aux or Return 1.I think there's something wrong with the guitar or the cable coming in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_m Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 Perhaps you need to change the battery in your acoustic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexKenivel Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 Four or five cranked gain blocks necessitating a good level? It sounds like something else is at play here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letterk Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 I'm digging up an old one. I have a similar problem, but not as bad. I know LR Baggs is known for being low output, but man, it's hard to find a working tone with that pickup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schmalle Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 25 minutes ago, letterk said: I'm digging up an old one. I have a similar problem, but not as bad. I know LR Baggs is known for being low output, but man, it's hard to find a working tone with that pickup. Don't expect answers to questions you have not asked... Be specific, be precise, be concise - that increases your chances for good answers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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