SR5HH output

[jar546]

What is the actual output range of the SR5HH?

Whenever I turn on the -12dB switch or plug into an input jack designed for active basses I really don't like the sound and have to turn up too much to get some volume.

I just picked up a Mesa Boogie 400+ and like input #2 more because it is "hotter"

 

[syciprider]

I don't know the answer to your question but I too plug into the passive jack of all my amps. Of course, none of my basses are really active in the sense that the pickups are active. All of mine have passive pups and active pres.

 

[jlepre]

What is the actual output range of the SR5HH?

Whenever I turn on the -12dB switch or plug into an input jack designed for active basses I really don't like the sound and have to turn up too much to get some volume.

I just picked up a Mesa Boogie 400+ and like input #2 more because it is "hotter"

For the record, I NEVER plug into the -12db jack. I have always been told that that jack has a resistor that chokes your signal, thus to protect the speakers from hot output basses. Sounds good in theory, but it also loses alot of tone, which is the reason we buy our balls in the first place. I always plug into the normal input and trim the level so I don't distort. Usually the red light is flicking and not solid on.

I hope this makes sense, and someone else can chime in.

 

[jar546]

Yeah, that helps. I think the tone gets sucked out of the guitar whenever I try plugging into the -12dB port. Never again.

I was looking for some specifics on the output if anyone has them. But now I know that I am not alone with using the regular input jacks.

 

[jar546]

Ok, bumpity bump bump.

Does anyone plug their active basses into the -12dB or "active" input jack if your amp has one?????????????

 

[maddog]

The -12db is to protect the amp from overloading. Much like setting the input gain except you have no choice in padding the level.

If you aren't clipping the input using the "passive" input, then go for it.