Headbanger1978 Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 I tried using the new PVpanama blue and red preamps and can't get any usable volume. I have all the volumes maxed the helix has to offer into a peavey classic 50/50 tube power amp maxed. The sound isn't at speaking volume level. I do not have this issue when using the full amps. I don't have this problem with any of the other amps or preamps. I've reset the helix, tried using empty presets that's never been used with no luck. Even tried using just the preamp without any other blocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DunedinDragon Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 Most likely you have your Helix output configured for sending Mic signal level rather than Instrument signal level. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schmalle Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 Those two EV preamps are suspiciously low level even for Helix preamps which is a shame because they sound very good. Played into the power amp of my PV Bandit they sound great. In general the HX preamps are 24dB tamed compared to the original circuit which is a controversial design decision and should be revisited by Line 6. Here is my one block +24dB linear boost that you can put after the preamp: Parametric EQ, LoGain +12 dB, LoFreq 1.6 kHz, HiGain +12 dB, HiFreq 400 Hz, Level +12 dB. Save as Favourite and call it "+24dB". I still need to crank the EV preamps' channel volume with that but it works. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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