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Post by Jefferson on Jul 3, 2012 12:00:46 GMT -7
Anybody know what the output power difference is supposed to be between the hi and the lo switch? If hi power = 12 watts, then lo power = ?? thanks, JR
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Post by doctorice on Jul 3, 2012 12:42:40 GMT -7
I don't think it's power. I believe it's like the hi and lo input jacks on a MAZ: different amounts of front-end gain. MAZ is 3dB difference, iirc. Leads to a difference in clean headroom available.
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Post by DRZ on Jul 3, 2012 12:48:02 GMT -7
I don't think it's power. I believe it's like the hi and lo input jacks on a MAZ: different amounts of front-end gain. MAZ is 3dB difference, iirc. Leads to a difference in clean headroom available. No more calls we have a winner. Z
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Post by Jefferson on Jul 3, 2012 13:10:44 GMT -7
"thank you" to the two doctors!
Do i correctly understand that a 3db drop from hi to lo would in essence cut the perceived volume such that one might roughly equate this drop to a 40%-50% reduction of power? that is to say when you use the lo input that you might be roughly equivalent to a 6 or 7 watt amp?
Sorry, but i was an IE major, not an EE!
Thanks for helping the most humble among us understand...
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Post by jesslm02 on Jul 3, 2012 22:57:08 GMT -7
Doesn't seem to be that much of a reduction (40 - 50%) to my ears. It can be used for quieter volume but mostly it's just used to keep the preamp from overdriving if using higher output pickups or pedals. That is, assuming you want it clean.
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