How to keep the true pickup volume into amp sim?

[Stormlord1736]

Hi there,

I have this question:
Using amp sims, what I do is, record the guitar through an audio interface being careful that it doesn't clipping.
But if I wanted to do a comparison between a real amp and a simulator, I give an example: between TSE x50 and 5150 real amp, it's important to make sure that they have the same exact input level, because from different input volumes I get different levels of distortion.

So coming to the point, how do I keep into amp sims the same level of signal that coming out from my pickup?

Thanks in advance for any replies.

 

[neptunian]

Just do it by ear. Use a gain plugin prior to the amp sim, or adjust the amp sim's input volume/gain, until the distortion most closely matches the real amp.

 

[PD-Baraka]

for anything DI, go with this :
http://www.creationaudiolabs.com/mw1studiotool

 

[Mutant]

You can calibrate it by manufacturers advertised noise floor which you will probably find in the pickup specs sheet.

 

[Stormlord1736]

Thank you all for the answers, I still have some questions.

You can calibrate it by manufacturers advertised noise floor which you will probably find in the pickup specs sheet.

I need this information about EMG 81 and also Blackouts AHB-1, I find this for emg:
http://www.emgpickups.com/content/wiringdiagrams/H_0230-0106D.pdf

But I haven't found notting about noise floor there is also Output Noise (60 Hz), (about blackouts I haven't found anything)

However for example, suppose that emg have -100 db of noise floor.
I must see on DAW if peak value is -100 db?

Thanks in advance for any replies.

 

[Mutant]

However for example, suppose that emg have -100 db of noise floor.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EMG_81
You supposed right.

Just that it is in dBV.

I must see on DAW if peak value is -100 db?

http://www.sengpielaudio.com/calculator-db-volt.htm
Of course it would also depend on how true to real life hardware the ampsim was calibrated.

But as someone else said i would do it by ear not worrying about all the little details.

 

[Terminus]

for anything DI, go with this :
http://www.creationaudiolabs.com/mw1studiotool

Might as well just get a real amp for 800 bucks.