PodGo 2.01: Volume Drop issue with new Ribbon Mic models

[olerabbit]

Dear PodGo users,

 

V2.0 introduced new cabs and mics. Since then I have a big problem with the Ribbon sims.

With the exception of 1 model all ribbon mics offer a much lower volume than the rest.

 

So I analyzed all the new mics with my DAW to verify the facts. Result:

Only 160 Ribbon offers a approximately volume comparable to the other new mic sims if I raise its level.

The rest of the Ribbon mics are unusual for me because of them missing sufficient volume.

Please see the results attached if you like.

 

Do you have any ideas or suggestions how to solve this problem?

Do you experience this problem, too?

Is it a firmware bug?

Does perhaps my PodGo have an issue?

 

Thanks for your help in advance.

[theElevators]

All different mics and their positions change the tone and the volume of the signal.  You can adjust the volume of the amp/cab blocks to level off your sound.  But most importantly, once you figure out your main sound, just leave it alone.  I do not recommend changing amps/microphones between your presets. Otherwise there will always be volume/tone discrepancies that you can only really discover if you do a sound check at the venue you are going to be playing at.  I have picked all the ingredients of my sound and they are the same in every preset / song that I play, always. 

[olerabbit]

Thanks for your advice, theElevators. Interesting approach. It’s like I played years ago using my 1 amp with cab + pedalboard.

I play in a cover band and use - similarily to you - only 6 presets for our 90 songs with the following cabs/mics:

 

1x10 US Princess             Mic: 67 Cond         Clean + Dirty + ZZ Top   Loudness: -7 dB    

1x12 US Deluxe                Mic: 57 Dyn           RocknRoll                         Loudness: -4 dB                        

4x12 Greenback 25         Mic: 67 Cond         Rock                                 Loudness: -7 dB    

4x12 Greenback 25         Mic: 57 Dyn           ACDC                                Loudness: -4 dB

 

The only ribbon mic with an appropriate volume level is the 160 Ribbon (-7 dB). The other ribbon mics are much too quiet (-11 up to -14 dB).

The max cab level ends at +6 dB – so the level of all presets must be a adjusted. Depending on the number of presets this can become an annoying job.

 

Some PodGo YouTube videos recommend ribbon mics so I tried them out. Unfortunately very disappointing.