Can't get red lights when setting input level

[jmillerc2]

Setting A/D levels, instrument in, I can't get red lights with Carvin humbuckers, Fender hum-b, etc. I turned input up to 100% and still no red. Lights defective or me?

 

[Bakerman]

Check "Input 1 Mode" in the I/O menu, should be "left". In sum L+R mode the red LEDs are impossible to light.

 

[jmillerc2]

Both inputs are set to Left only. Neither produce red. Thx

 

[loopie]

Did you review the youtube video from ChrisC on setting your Axe-FX input levels?

 

[jmillerc2]

On the Utility Status the In Levels never get pegged. My pickups are plenty hot. ???

 

[jmillerc2]

Didn't see ChrisC video. Will check. Saw Scott's video on initial set up. Thx

 

[jmillerc2]

Didn't see ChrisC video. Will check. Saw Scott's video on initial set up. Thx

 

[jmillerc2]

Well, it's not the lights because they turn red on restart. So for whatever reason, I'm not able to max out the input.

 

[shasha]

Try another cable and another guitar if possible. On a side note I have several guitars that won't hit the red either, but they're all single coil guitars. It all depends on how hot the output of the pickup is and the signal level getting there.

And it's not the end of the world if you can't get it to peak to red. I only really have a problem when I'm using something with a hot pickup and I've got the level too high. I don't clip, but it feels less dynamic to me. I can always tell when I forget just by playing.

 

[chris]

i think they mean my video

Setting the Input Level – Axe-FX II : Katsu Kuri Media Blog

many people have guitars that won't hit the red when setting their input, and it hasn't caused them problems. input simply sets the signal-to-noise ratio. my video explains further.

 

[loopie]

i think they mean my video

Setting the Input Level – Axe-FX II : Katsu Kuri Media Blog

many people have guitars that won't hit the red when setting their input, and it hasn't caused them problems. input simply sets the signal-to-noise ratio. my video explains further.

Sorry, I meant Chris K's videos..

 

[sunshinewelly]

With my strat i cant get the red light to peak-dont worry about it

 

[jmillerc2]

Thanks all.

 

[Der JD]

I wouldn't worry about it. I set my level for my highest output guitar (hot humbuckers). After that, my strat never hits the red. Sounds fine. Input level isn't going to affect tone.