External source (ipad) via Input 2 - levels matching issues

adew

adew

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This isn't really an issue (as I can work around it) but wondered if others had experienced the same thing.

Like many others, I run my iPad into the AF2's Input 2 to practice songs, riffs, etc, using a 2x1/4 to 1/8 trs cable. I then add a FXL block to the grid just before the grid Output. Works fine. However, I notice that I have quite a difficulty in balancing the volume levels between the iPad's output (which I have set to max on the iPad) and my guitar sound, the latter being really loud in comparison, and find I have to go into the grid Output mixer and cut the maximum -20dB from my guitar and boost the iPad volume by +2 to +4 dBs.

May be a silly question, but is this normal?

Thanks!
 
I use my ipad to trigger samples via my footpedal (midi).
I found the level differences to be quite large especially if I use a high gain patch.
My guess is it's inherent in the devices output levels.
I add a compressor to the ipad part of the grid and set it up like a limiter and crank compressor output level as high as possible.
 
slinky005 said:
I use my ipad to trigger samples via my footpedal (midi).
I found the level differences to be quite large especially if I use a high gain patch.
My guess is it's inherent in the devices output levels.
I add a compressor to the ipad part of the grid and set it up like a limiter and crank compressor output level as high as possible.
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I think you're right. I'm using high gain patches too, and probably the backing tracks I'm using are not particularly loud. Anyway, I can work my way around it without. Thanks for the compressor tip - I'll give it a try.
 
Sounds about right. The Axe-Fx is a +4 dBu device. The iPad is likely -10 dBV (if that). -10 dBV is about -8 dBu. So that's a 12 dB difference right there. Typically these battery powered iThingamabobs are even lower than -10 dBV since they run on low voltage sources. So, yeah, I can see there being a 20 dB difference.

The easiest thing is to just turn the level down in the amp block and turn up the output level on the front panel.
 
FractalAudio said:
Sounds about right. The Axe-Fx is a +4 dBu device. The iPad is likely -10 dBV (if that). -10 dBV is about -8 dBu. So that's a 12 dB difference right there. Typically these battery powered iThingamabobs are even lower than -10 dBV since they run on low voltage sources. So, yeah, I can see there being a 20 dB difference.

The easiest thing is to just turn the level down in the amp block and turn up the output level on the front panel.
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Thanks for the tip. (And confirmation that I'm not going crazy. LOL )
 
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