Re: Echoplex Level Question

[Michael Firman <maf@mlswebworks.com>]

Be careful here. The input settings and the levels in general depend on the vintage
of the EDP and whether they have had the input/output level mod applied (see the
FAQ at Loopers Delight). Newer EDPs already have the mod, which de-sensitizes
the input and boosts the output. Older EDPs have a wildly sensitive (read "easy to
cause clipping and distortion") input. I have (as yet) un-modded older EDPs which
take a little work to adjust correctly (in stereo) to get minimal signal loss with no
distortion (clipping at the inputs). I don't use them with a guitar (I use synths and
piezo outfitted gongs) so I can't address signal loss in that case, but there seems
to be a little loss in my setup (I run a sub-mix out of my Mackie into the EDPs and
then feed the outputs into a stereo input on the main bus of the Mackie).


On Monday, June 2, 2003, at 10:49  AM, David wrote:

> I have 2 EDP's in my rig (at the end of the signal chain, but just before some compression), for a stereo set up and I have no loss of tone or signal.  I have the inputs set to around 9-o'clock and the outputs set all the way up.
>  
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Tritone3@aol.com
> To: Loopers-Delight@loopers-delight.com
> Sent: Monday, June 02, 2003 9:17 AM
> Subject: Echoplex Level Question
>
> I have a question regarding the use of two Echoplexes in an extensive guitar rig (Mesa Boogie Tri-Axis/Simul 2:90, TC Electronic G-Force, Etc.) . I am running two Echoplexes because my guitar rig is stereo. My question is this:
> Has anyone had a problem with guitar signal loss (volume and bottom end) when running through Echoplexes? My volume drops by 30% or more when I run through my Echoplexes. And my bottom end (bass) frequencies are drastically reduced. If I reduce the volume input or output on the Echoplexes my signal gains out. As soon as they're removed from the signal path my levels and tone are fine. I have tried different locations in my signal path and still have the same problems. I've even tried a mixer to no avail. While I like the functionality of the Echoplexes, I do not want to sacrifice so much of my tone in order to use them.
> Thanks for any suggestions or help you can offer.
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