How do I Connect an Multi-Effects Processor to a Cab?

[AntZan]

Hi,

 

I've recently purchased a POD HD Pro X in replacement of my amp, and I love it so far. However, I've gotten into recording, and I've been running the processor's signal through an XLR cable into my audio monitors, and I'd love to legitimately 'mic-up' a 4x12 cabinet. But to my knowledge, you must have a power amp in order for a multi-effects processor to work with a cab - please let me know if I'm wrong. So what are the methods of connecting an effects processor to a cab? Also - do you lose any of your tone through a cab, or does it sound any different? Thank you in advance.

 

Here's the cab that I'm looking at: (Line 6 Spider V 412 320-watt 4x12" Slant Extension Cabinet)

https://www.guitarcenter.com/Line-6/Spider-V-412-320W-4x12-Guitar-Speaker-Cabinet.gc

 

Here's the Multi-Effects Processor I'm using: (Line 6 POD HD Pro X)

https://www.guitarcenter.com/Line-6/POD-HD-Pro-X-Guitar-Multi-Effects-Processor.gc

 

(Feel free to suggest any other brand or model of cab that could possibly be better - thanks)

[pianoguyy]

14 hours ago, AntZan said:

I've recently purchased a POD HD Pro X in replacement of my amp

You're off to a good start. 

 

14 hours ago, AntZan said:

I've been running the processor's signal through an XLR cable into my audio monitors,

As you should be. 

 

14 hours ago, AntZan said:

I'd love to legitimately 'mic-up' a 4x12 cabinet

Which defeats the purpose of having a modeler. 

 

14 hours ago, AntZan said:

you must have a power amp in order for a multi-effects processor to work with a cab

well, actually, you need a power amp to make the speakers work regardless of if you are using a multi-effects processor

 

14 hours ago, AntZan said:

So what are the methods of connecting an effects processor to a cab?

You need something to power the cab. 

 

14 hours ago, AntZan said:

do you lose any of your tone through a cab,

Lose? I don't know if 'lose' is the correct word. But, yes, anything that goes between your brain on the way out and your ears on the way back in is going to change the tone. 

This includes, but not limited to, changing guitars, changing strings, using a different pick, using a different lotion on your hands. It certainly includes switching rooms. And, my gosh, by dolly, it absolutely includes using a different amp, cab, or speakers.

[pianoguyy]

If you want to record... 

Unplug your monitors and plug your HD into your recorder. 

 

Assuming both sets of monitors (guitar monitor and recorder monitor) are true monitors, you are going to have the same tone. 

 

Your HD has a simulated amp, a simulated cab, and a simulated mic so that you don't need to worry about needing a physical amp, physical cab, or physical mic.