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Line or Instrument level for Send/Return jacks on LT via 4CM?


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I'm using my LT solely for effects and controlling my amp via 4CM.  Is this one of those "just use your ears" settings, or is one more ideal as far as selecting Line or Instrument for the Send/Return jacks.  Manual doesn't really say (specific to 4CM), so i'm inclined to stick with Instrument level setting unless there's some good reason to switch to Line that i'm unaware of.

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The manual for your XYZ amp specifies that the FX Loop is PQR level.

 

MOST modern amps' FX Loops are made for use with stompboxes/consumer grade devices. If the PQR level is -10db then that's what you've got.

SOME amps' FX Loops were once upon a time made for studio/rack FX. If the PQR level is +4db, there ya go.

If the amp has a -10db/+4db switch then set it appropriately for your gear.

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On 10/13/2025 at 11:06 AM, rd2rk said:

The manual for your XYZ amp specifies that the FX Loop is PQR level.

 

MOST modern amps' FX Loops are made for use with stompboxes/consumer grade devices. If the PQR level is -10db then that's what you've got.

SOME amps' FX Loops were once upon a time made for studio/rack FX. If the PQR level is +4db, there ya go.

If the amp has a -10db/+4db switch then set it appropriately for your gear.

My amp's a Suhr PT15IR, so i'm going to assume its spec'd for pedals.  it doesn't specify in the PT's manual, it only says, "tube-driven, buffered"

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