Off Topic Volume loss with MXR Flanger

[Stevie]

Hi there,

I'm running at Blackstar HT20 combo with the Flanger in the loop. When I engage the pedal I get a volume loss. Any ideas why this would occur?

Thanks,

 

[Primo]

I use the MXR Micro Flanger on my current rig and I don't get any volume loss when I engage the pedal. But then again I have it at the front end of my amp (a Mesa Dual Rec) - not on the effects loops.

Maybe try putting it at the front of the amp instead of the effects loop?

 

[T- Bone]

Flange sounds best in the front imo

Is your loop tube driven?

 

[Stevie]

Thanks Primo. It works well in the front, i don't know why i didn't try that earlier!

Now for the technical question, why does the flange work in the front but not in the loop?

 

[tbonesullivan]

most likely an impedance problem. The pedal is probably designed to work in an instrument level environment. the effects loop is usually a line level environment, and that can cause problems with a lot of pedals if they aren't designed for that hot of a signal.