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1561.1 | I wouldn't advise it... | WEFXEM::COTE | OK, who wants a Tangwich??? | Mon Nov 27 1989 10:47 | 11 |
| Any time you disable compression you run the risk of hurting something,
probably your speakers, if you push the amp to clipping. Having mondo-
watt rated speakers isn't the solution, as if the AMP runs out of
headroom, the speakers will get sent a garbage wave.
Better to have more headroom on the amp. Or compress.
I've got a schematic of the PV DDT circuitry from my XR-1200 board.
I imagine it's similar to whatever you have. You're welcome to a copy.
Edd
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1561.2 | | FSTVAX::GALLO | Solid! | Mon Nov 27 1989 11:57 | 12 |
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I have a PV MAX bass which has 2 400W CS800 Power amps. I think
this qualifies as enough headroom. I guess I'm not real sure why
PV would put compression on amps with this kind of power. I'm also
at a loss to explain why the compression LED lights up so quickly.
I know my band plays loud, but there is no way I'm doing 400W,
even on the peaks.
-Tom
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1561.3 | I got what you want! | WEFXEM::COTE | OK, who wants a Tangwich??? | Mon Nov 27 1989 12:06 | 7 |
| Tom - I just remembered that my board has 2 toggle switches precisely
for the purpose of disabling the DDT circuit. (I always leave them
enabled...)
Perhaps you can adapt the circuit to your needs....
Edd
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1561.4 | | USCTR1::EDEGAGNE | I awoke on impact | Mon Nov 27 1989 12:25 | 9 |
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Tom - I goota agree with you, I've had two Peavy Bass Amps before
going to all rack gear, and the DDT comes on way too early.
I liked everything else about them though. Like the rack
stuff a bit better though.
Mr. Ed...
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1561.5 | Cones On The Floor | OTOO01::ELLACOTT | Freddie's Revenge | Mon Nov 27 1989 12:28 | 3 |
| W A R N I N G ! ! ! ! !
Make sure your cabs can handle the peeks, especially if pop & slap,
otherwise......^ 8^(
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1561.6 | | USCTR1::EDEGAGNE | I awoke on impact | Mon Nov 27 1989 12:33 | 8 |
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Disable it and use a footpedal compression box. I was using the
DOD model bass compressor and it works fine and is adjustable.
Mr. Ed...
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1561.7 | DDT - arghhh | FSTTOO::GALLO | Solid! | Mon Nov 27 1989 14:57 | 13 |
| re: .5
I have a pair of EV-15L speakers that are rated at 400W continuous
and 1600W peak. No problem in the pop department.
re: .6
If I can have it disabled, I going to. The DDT really zaps the
dynamics in my playing.
-Tom
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1561.8 | No problem... | WEFXEM::COTE | OK, who wants a Tangwich??? | Mon Nov 27 1989 15:44 | 5 |
| Tom - I can't connect to FSTTOO:: (network partner excited)...
I'll get the prints right out to ya...
Edd
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1561.9 | Wasn't DDT banned? | CSC32::G_HOUSE | I just can't slow down | Tue Nov 28 1989 12:43 | 5 |
| > The DDT really zaps the dynamics in my playing.
Yeah, it's really tough on bugs and small animals too!
;^)
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