Bass amp DI into a phantom-powered XLR input?
"Mike Rivers" wrote in message
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On 11/2/2010 10:51 AM, Doum wrote:
You could go from the balanced XLR connector on the bass amp to the
balanced "line" in on the Mackie using a cable with a female XLR
connector
at one end and an 1/4" TRS connector at the other end
It's true that the line inputs have blocking capacitors to keep the DC
phantom power off them, but that XLR output on the amplifier might (most
likely is) be at mic level so that it functions as a DI.
Again, this is something that's unique to the amplifier.
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I had a Bass combo in for repair just last week where these blocking caps
were both swollen and obviously damaged, even though they were rated 63v.
This wouldn't be the first time I have come across this problem either - not
sure how this happens with 48v phantom. ???
So yes, careful with that phantom.
Gareth.
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