If I had a Rec (dual/triple/whatever), and wanted to use impulses for a direct recording...would I want to use the slave out or fx loop out? What is the slave really for?
Stupid Recto question
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Slave out is used to feed the preamp signal to another source, such as impulse or different power amp. I've used the slave out for impulses, but don't really like how the Recto sounds with impulses. The FX Send can also be used.
BLUElightCory
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On a minor technical note....
Using the FX output will include the preamp section only.
The slave out is fed from the output of the output transformer, so it includes both the preamp and power amp sections of the amplifier.
As mentioned, either works, though.
Using the FX output will include the preamp section only.
The slave out is fed from the output of the output transformer, so it includes both the preamp and power amp sections of the amplifier.
As mentioned, either works, though.
John_C
formerly Skeksis268
53Crëw;8700935 said:
ok, i don't want to sound stupid here, but am i not right in thinking that any signal coming straight out of the output transformer will absolutely ANNIHILATE your gear? I presume there's something in the way to step things down a bit
Steve, are you certain of that? Because my experience was that the Slave out sounded more like a direct preamp signal (in other words, horrendously buzzy and disgusting 
), whereas the FX send was a bit muffled and fuzzy (and thus didn't sound as good through impulses, I think it might be because of the loop being parallel on all but the earliest Rectifiers). Agreed on not being too crazy on the sound of a Rectifier through any impulses other than those made with a Recto power amp, though
), whereas the FX send was a bit muffled and fuzzy (and thus didn't sound as good through impulses, I think it might be because of the loop being parallel on all but the earliest Rectifiers). Agreed on not being too crazy on the sound of a Rectifier through any impulses other than those made with a Recto power amp, thoughHey Guys,
Yes, this is correct. The Slave Out is fed off the 4 Ohm tap and runs through a 6.8k dropping resistor then to a 10k pot to adjust the volume level. See the right side of the schematic for details.
-Steve
Yes, this is correct. The Slave Out is fed off the 4 Ohm tap and runs through a 6.8k dropping resistor then to a 10k pot to adjust the volume level. See the right side of the schematic for details.
-Steve
No, you're right. You wouldn't want a direct signal from the output transformer. The resistor and pot lower the voltage.
