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Topic: How do you set up 2 NV-400 amps with a effects rack |
Larry Moore
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Hampton, Ga. USA
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Posted 9 Dec 2016 12:48 pm |
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I am running my steel thru a Goodrich VP with 2 output jacks into each amp.
What is the best & safe way to wire the effects, so as the effects are coming thru both amps.
Larry |
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Jack Stanton
From:
Somewhere in the swamps of Jersey
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Posted 9 Dec 2016 1:58 pm
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Larry,
Depends on what you're using for effects.. |
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Erv Niehaus
From:
Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 9 Dec 2016 2:26 pm
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That's right,
If you have an effect with stereo outs, you can run a cord to each amp. Can really sound great.  |
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Larry Moore
From:
Hampton, Ga. USA
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Posted 9 Dec 2016 3:09 pm
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Most of the pedals are Boss, but they all don't have stereo outs.
Can I come from the Steel go thru the chain of pedals then go to VP then to Both amps? |
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Bill Moore
From:
Manchester, Michigan
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Posted 9 Dec 2016 4:02 pm
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| If you want both amps to sound the same, go from the volume pedal, to all effects, then a cord into one input of one amp. Run another cord from the 2nd input of that amp to the input of amp #2. |
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Lane Gray
From:
Topeka, KS
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Posted 9 Dec 2016 5:33 pm
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Do you want stereo imaging, or two identical channels?
The right way will be determined by what you want to accomplish.
As I tend to think that stereo imaging is wasted in a honky-tonk, when I use two amps, it's to better distribute my sound. I put all boxen in front of the volume pedal.
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2 pedal steels, a lapStrat, and an 8-string Dobro (and 3 ukes)
More amps than guitars, and not many effects |
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Larry Moore
From:
Hampton, Ga. USA
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Posted 10 Dec 2016 10:44 am
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Thanks Guys I think I got it.
Bob you can close
Larry |
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Bill Rowlett
From:
Russellville, AR, USA
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Posted 15 Dec 2016 7:39 am
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You will likely run into ground loop hum from the amps when running signals from one effects processor to two PV-400s. I solved this by building a 1 to 1 isolation transformer for one of the amp's input. I used a Radio Shack telephone transformer, but you can probably find a ready made isolator. In a pinch, you can use a ground lift adapter on one amp power cord, but I don't recommend it for safety reasons.
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