danbanbass Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 (edited) Hi all, I'm after some advice, the way I have the head setup the input uv lives in the red, there’s no sign of any audible clipping is his ok? I usually run the gain at 12 o’clock and feel the uv meter doesn’t really give an accurate reading. I ask as I don’t want to damage the head in any way whatsoever. Setup is as follows: Musicman 3eq Stingray Darkglass B7K into the high input Ashdown Abm 500 Evo i Ashdown Routemaster 6x10 (Horn off) Additionally any recommendations for a very light comping compressor that I can stick on the pedal board? Cheers Edited July 28, 2020 by danbanbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 (edited) As far as I'm aware, the VU meter is not that accurate. I'd go by your ears and if it doesn't sound like it's clipping, then don't worry too much about it. I've had two and never had any problems when the VU has gone into the red. Edited July 28, 2020 by gjones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbanbass Posted July 28, 2020 Author Share Posted July 28, 2020 (edited) 1 minute ago, gjones said: As far as I'm aware, the VU meter is not that accurate. I'd go by your ears and if it doesn't sound like it's clipping, then don't worry too much about it. That’s good because it lives in the red section. 🤣 Edited July 28, 2020 by danbanbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 Just now, danbanbass said: That’s good because it lives in the red section. 🤣 You must like it LOUD! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbanbass Posted July 28, 2020 Author Share Posted July 28, 2020 5 minutes ago, gjones said: You must like it LOUD! The output volume sits at between 9-10 o’clock, loud enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painy Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 There are YouTube videos of Mark Gooday saying it's fine to drive the front end into the red. The ABMs are designed so you can get overdrive from the preamp valve if you push it hard enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 I push mine into the red most of the time too. Just sounds bloody great like that to my ears. Worry not sir 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 I’ve had the input gain on full on my RM500 this eve, and wasn’t anywhere near the red - apparently the pickups in the Professional Jazz aren’t that powerful, but I like their sound so I’m keeping them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppet Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 8 hours ago, Lozz196 said: I’ve had the input gain on full on my RM500 this eve, and wasn’t anywhere near the red - apparently the pickups in the Professional Jazz aren’t that powerful, but I like their sound so I’m keeping them. Can you get the green light to flash? I can quite easily on my RM800, way before the needle gets to the red. I assume the green flashing light indicates clipping but I'm not sure... On 28/07/2020 at 10:06, danbanbass said: I usually run the gain at 12 o’clock Will depend also on the input level after your pedals I think . I run my ABM gain at about 2 o clock but the needle only goes in to red zone occasionally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 Yes the light was flashing, I had a bit of drive set so no idea if the (possible) clipping was affecting the sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 2 hours ago, Muppet said: Can you get the green light to flash? I can quite easily on my RM800, way before the needle gets to the red. I assume the green flashing light indicates clipping but I'm not sure... Will depend also on the input level after your pedals I think . I run my ABM gain at about 2 o clock but the needle only goes in to red zone occasionally. Green light means signal level is OK, it will turn red if you’re clipping the input On the RM heads I have made the input clip and it’s not as successful in terms of tone. I always nudge the input gain down a smidge from getting the red clip led going. The ABM preamp in comparison just seems to like being driven hard. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppet Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 1 hour ago, Merton said: Green light means signal level is OK, it will turn red if you’re clipping the input Happier with that - I can't get it to clip then in that case, but I can see why tone wise it wouldn't be where the ABM is ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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