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Post by marsellus on Aug 22, 2007 6:03:39 GMT -7
I found out something new last night.
I recently got an airbrake and finally got to try it out last night. I've never been able to crank my 66 like I've heard about, but now I have.
I use a Klon for my main OD, and had it at my normal settings, and I noticed that the amp (with and without the OD on) sounds so different depending on how close you are to it.
While standing in front of it, the settings I had sounded very good - plenty of treble, very full sound.
Our other guitarist said he didn't think that was the tone I was going for, and traded with me so I could hear it at a distance.
He was right. It didn't sound bad (but really, can a 66 ever sound bad?) but it was different from what I had in mind.
Is it normal for an amp to sound so different depending on the distance you are from it?
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Post by John on Aug 22, 2007 6:52:48 GMT -7
Were you off to the side too? That will make a BIG difference.
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Post by dixiechicken on Aug 22, 2007 9:46:21 GMT -7
Yes it wil. As the distance to the amp/cab increases the volume goes down. Changing volume will make your ears hear the frequence components in the sound differently.
Human ear is most sensitive to mid/high mid frequencies. ( think tenor sax & human voice )
Treble & bass frequencies are the ones that changes the most with volume loss. These frequencies have lower percieved volume than the mid components.
Fletcher-Munson established this in the 1930:s or so at Bell Labs. Thats why we have Loudness control on stereo systems.
Cheers: Dixiechicken
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Post by iggs on Aug 22, 2007 10:58:03 GMT -7
Yeah, both distance and the angle at which you stand to the cabinet will make a huge difference in perceived sound ... however, "perceived" is the key word. It's important to be able to understand this and make your sound adjustments accordingly.
Personally, if I'm making any adjustments to my sound, I'll always crouch down, right in front of the cab and listen there. That's the most direct sound listening position you can place yourself into.
Also, if you are miking the amp, you might have to adjust your settings so your rig sounds proper through the mike. It may not sound quite "right" to your ears standing in front of the amp, but if it sounds right through the mike, out of the PA or onto your recording device, then it is right.
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