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Topic: Lexicon compared to Profex ll |
Bob Baringer
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Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, USA
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Posted 18 Feb 2008 8:40 am |
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I have had my Profex ll for quite sometime and I see a lot about the Lexicon processors how do they compare also there are many different models what is your opinion on the best for steel?  |
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Jack Stoner
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Kansas City, MO
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Posted 18 Feb 2008 9:25 am
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The Profex II is a preamp and programmable effects processor. and will work with a low level, instrument level signal.
Most of the rack units are effects only and require a high signal level (e.g. "line" level) and do not work or work correctly with instrument level (you will have a very poor signal to noise ration and thus the signal will be very noisy).
There are a few similar units that work with instrument level and are both a preamp and effects processor, Carvin makes one that I know of but I've never tried it and never seen anyone on the forum mention it. Like 100% of the processors they are primarily designed either for vocals/P.A. work or for rock lead guitar. |
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Bob Baringer
From:
Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, USA
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Posted 18 Feb 2008 1:58 pm
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| Thanks Jack, I am not very good on electronics etc. does what you say mean a Lexicon such as the MPX 1 would be a noisy unit ? |
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Jonathan Cullifer
From:
Gallatin, TN
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Posted 18 Feb 2008 2:30 pm
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| Bob Baringer wrote: |
| Thanks Jack, I am not very good on electronics etc. does what you say mean a Lexicon such as the MPX 1 would be a noisy unit ? |
No, they are just not designed to amplify the signal. They are processors. In order to boost the signal from a low instrument level to line level, you need a separate preamp. |
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