GuitarMan86
Power User
Hey Guys,
Those of you with a Matrix GT1000 (or GT800 for that matter).....wondering if you can clearly elaborate on the Channel Level settings with the AxeII. I am referring to the FAQ section on the site where one of the FAS forum members is being quoted on how to properly set the levels with the Axe.
F.A.Q. :: Matrix
On my AxeII my global Outputs 1 and 2 are currently set to 0.00. In the above link it mentions how to push the maximum load into the speakers while properly setting the AxeII gain levels (global menu, out1 and out2 pages).
Quote:
"For example, if you have a 2×12 cab rated at 8 Ohms loaded with a pair of V30s, your max RMS power handling is 120w. Set the Gain slider of the OP connected to the matrix at its lowest (-12db) set the Matrix knob to its lowest and the AFX knob to its highest. Start playing and raise the Matrix knob to full (you can actually do this with no speaker attached with SS amps – so no danger of damaging your cab or blowing your ear drums during the procedure). If the light starts to flicker while raising the Matrix gain to full your patches are too hot – back off the patch gain. Once the Matrix is up full – go back to the global output menu and start raising the gain slider until the Matrix light flickers while playing. At this point your puttong 30w into your cab – if the light goes to permanantly lit quickly (from off) thats fine – it means you putting 60w into the cab – but your better off with the light flicking. So – now you know your at 30w. the cab handles 120w. Each 3db raise doubles the power – so raising the gain slider in the global out by a further 6 db will then push the full 120w into your cab (3 db up from 30w = 60w, then a further 3db up from 60w = 120w). At this point your set."
So, I am trying to understand a simple question.... do you end up playing with the Matrix channel levels up all the way and only adjust the Output level knob on the AxeII? Or, do you put the AxeII Output level knob up all the way and adjust the Matrix levels for volume? (should the signal lights on the Matrix be flickering during playing in order to get the best 'push' to the speakers??)
Sorry....for the somewhat silly question (have had some power amps in the past but..) wanted to understand how this unit is best used. I think I remember seeing quite a few pics of the Matrix and noticing the lights were flickering and level was turned up...so just need to ask this. Thanks!
Those of you with a Matrix GT1000 (or GT800 for that matter).....wondering if you can clearly elaborate on the Channel Level settings with the AxeII. I am referring to the FAQ section on the site where one of the FAS forum members is being quoted on how to properly set the levels with the Axe.
F.A.Q. :: Matrix
On my AxeII my global Outputs 1 and 2 are currently set to 0.00. In the above link it mentions how to push the maximum load into the speakers while properly setting the AxeII gain levels (global menu, out1 and out2 pages).
Quote:
"For example, if you have a 2×12 cab rated at 8 Ohms loaded with a pair of V30s, your max RMS power handling is 120w. Set the Gain slider of the OP connected to the matrix at its lowest (-12db) set the Matrix knob to its lowest and the AFX knob to its highest. Start playing and raise the Matrix knob to full (you can actually do this with no speaker attached with SS amps – so no danger of damaging your cab or blowing your ear drums during the procedure). If the light starts to flicker while raising the Matrix gain to full your patches are too hot – back off the patch gain. Once the Matrix is up full – go back to the global output menu and start raising the gain slider until the Matrix light flickers while playing. At this point your puttong 30w into your cab – if the light goes to permanantly lit quickly (from off) thats fine – it means you putting 60w into the cab – but your better off with the light flicking. So – now you know your at 30w. the cab handles 120w. Each 3db raise doubles the power – so raising the gain slider in the global out by a further 6 db will then push the full 120w into your cab (3 db up from 30w = 60w, then a further 3db up from 60w = 120w). At this point your set."
So, I am trying to understand a simple question.... do you end up playing with the Matrix channel levels up all the way and only adjust the Output level knob on the AxeII? Or, do you put the AxeII Output level knob up all the way and adjust the Matrix levels for volume? (should the signal lights on the Matrix be flickering during playing in order to get the best 'push' to the speakers??)
Sorry....for the somewhat silly question (have had some power amps in the past but..) wanted to understand how this unit is best used. I think I remember seeing quite a few pics of the Matrix and noticing the lights were flickering and level was turned up...so just need to ask this. Thanks!