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Post by dgabbear on Mar 12, 2018 13:37:33 GMT -7
I have had this white version Brake lite for several years for use with my Maz 18. Have there been any changes to the Brake Lite through the years? I see that the current Black version can handle 4 ohms, however can the older version with white cosmetics handle 4 ohms for my Vibrolux? Thanks
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Post by greenblues58 on Mar 12, 2018 13:51:35 GMT -7
I have 2 of the brake lites ,one in my Maz and one in my 1974x. I tried one with my Silverface vibrolux and it seemed to alter the tone too much though both are fantastic in the Maz and 1974x. However l also have an 8 ohm hot plate which on the first click is just right to enable me to play at 4 on the volume without deafening myself in my smallish practise room and doesn't seem to alter the tone despite the ohm mismatch. Go figure.
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Post by mudman on Mar 13, 2018 13:37:30 GMT -7
Yes, cosmetic differences only. With a 4 ohm load, you'll get double the Db decrease from a standard 8 ohm setting. I actually liked it quite a bit with my vibrolux; get it quiet enough not to peeve off my wife, lol. It goes the opposite direction with a 16 ohm load. Not so happy wife with one of my Marshalls.
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Post by dgabbear on Apr 4, 2018 16:12:51 GMT -7
I have 2 of the brake lites ,one in my Maz and one in my 1974x. I tried one with my Silverface vibrolux and it seemed to alter the tone too much though both are fantastic in the Maz and 1974x. However l also have an 8 ohm hot plate which on the first click is just right to enable me to play at 4 on the volume without deafening myself in my smallish practise room and doesn't seem to alter the tone despite the ohm mismatch. Go figure. I found the Brake Lite to alter my Vibrolux's tone too much. It sounds squashed and lacking dynamics. The Brake Lite works and sounds better with my Maz 18
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Post by T-R☼CK ♫ on Jul 4, 2018 21:29:12 GMT -7
I found the Brake Lite to alter my Vibrolux's tone too much. It sounds squashed and lacking dynamics. The Brake Lite works and sounds better with my Maz 18 Imagine that.....
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Post by bigben55 on Jul 9, 2018 7:02:12 GMT -7
I did not know this! So(not that I will) I could buy a 4 Ohm speaker and get 4,10,16 and 22 dBs of attenuation? With a 4 ohm load, you'll get double the Db decrease from a standard 8 ohm setting. I actually liked it quite a bit with my vibrolux; get it quiet enough not to peeve off my wife, lol. It goes the opposite direction with a 16 ohm load. Not so happy wife with one of my Marshalls.
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Post by mudman on Jul 9, 2018 7:07:58 GMT -7
Confirm with Z but yes as far as I know.
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Post by Mark (Basement Enthusiast) on Jul 9, 2018 9:01:19 GMT -7
I did not know this! So(not that I will) I could buy a 4 Ohm speaker and get 4,10,16 and 22 dBs of attenuation? I believe that's true, too... but you'd still plug the cable from the BL --> amp into the 8 ohm output on the amp (the BL would still "look like" 8 ohms from the amp). Though, I'm not the manufacturer, so you'd best contact the Z shop to confirm these technical details.
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Post by bigben55 on Jul 9, 2018 20:17:43 GMT -7
I'll shoot Dr Z an email. But why would I not plug the BL into the 4 Ohm jack with a 4 Ohm speaker? I did not know this! So(not that I will) I could buy a 4 Ohm speaker and get 4,10,16 and 22 dBs of attenuation? I believe that's true, too... but you'd still plug the cable from the BL --> amp into the 8 ohm output on the amp (the BL would still "look like" 8 ohms from the amp). Though, I'm not the manufacturer, so you'd best contact the Z shop to confirm these technical details.
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Post by Mark (Basement Enthusiast) on Jul 10, 2018 6:00:50 GMT -7
I'll shoot Dr Z an email. But why would I not plug the BL into the 4 Ohm jack with a 4 Ohm speaker? Good question... it's because since the attenuator is what the amp now "sees," that's the load that you have to factor. Incidentally enough, at "0" attenuation (bypass), you sort of would want to use the 4-ohm tap on the amp. But as you ramp up the attenuation, you're getting more of the Brake Lite's load and less of the speaker's load. Basically though, assuming an 8-ohm load into the amp is an all-around closest match. Again, this is generally how most attenuators act. Confirming with Doc specific to his products would still be best (and I'd be OK to admit that I'm wrong if Doc says so).
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