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(@off-he-goes)
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I know alot of people use V-Amp's to do computer based recordings so I just want to look for some input on it. I want to record an acoustic guitar part using the V-Amp, but I don't know if I should mic the acoustic, or just run it into the input using the pickup.

Also, how should I run the V-Amp to the computer?

Paul

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(@margaret)
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Off He Goes wrote: Also, how should I run the V-Amp to the computer?

I had to order online (couldn't find them anywhere locally):

1) stereo Y connector with two male 1/4 inch jacks at one end, and a male 1/8 inch jack at the other,

which I then connected into another special order extension cord,

2) 1/8 inch female on one end and 1/8 inch male on the other end (stereo), which then plugged into the computer soundcard

Margaret

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 Bish
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Off He Goes wrote: Also, how should I run the V-Amp to the computer?

I had to order online (couldn't find them anywhere locally):

1) stereo Y connector with two male 1/4 inch jacks at one end, and a male 1/8 inch jack at the other,

which I then connected into another special order extension cord,

2) 1/8 inch female on one end and 1/8 inch male on the other end (stereo), which then plugged into the computer soundcard

Margaret

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I would like to add that (here comes the analytical side, sorry everyone :oops: ) the Y connector is L and R male 1/4" and the 1/8" male is STEREO. Hence, the extension cable should be stereo on both ends as well.

Bish

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(@off-he-goes)
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Alright, I think I understand fairly well, I can visualize it, but the male/female bit is throwing me off. Margaret, you said you ordered online, would you mind giving me a link or two, I want to know if I'm looking for the right stuff or not.

Thanks,

Paul

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 Mike
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but the male/female bit is throwing me off.
Going by what Margaret is saying, you need one of these -

1)

Link found HERE

1/8 in (3.5mm) stereo male to 2 1/4 in male. The dual (Y) end side will be mono because you are dealing with Left and Right which is fine because you are running the Left and Right speaker and down-sizing it to an 1/8in (3.5mm) which is stereo or vice-versa.

And one of these-

2)

Link found HERE

So, if the first cable is long enough, you can get away with just that one. You're just running the second one as an extenstion, right Margaret?


   
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Bish wrote: You go girl....listen to the technical jargon....wooohooooo

:lol: I had a little help ....

And thanks, Bish for clarifying about the cords.

The pictures that Mike posted look just like what I ordered.

Margaret

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(@kalle_in_sweden)
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Hi Paul
If you have an Acoustic guitar with an internal pickup (piezo or magnetic) you can use it with th3 V-Amp2 . There are several possibilities;:
1; Just reduce the input gain of the V-amp2 to adopt it for the higher signal levels from the Piezo pickup (with internal pre-amp) by using configuration mode and press TAP.
2;Or you can activate PREAMP BYPASS and disable all AMPS/Speaker simulation and only use all the FX Effects by pressin the knob combination TAP and TUNER.

Tanglewood TW28STE (Shadow P7 EQ) acoustic
Yamaha RGX 320FZ electric guitar/Egnater Tweaker 15 amp.
Yamaha RBX 270 bass/Laney DB 150 amp.
http://www.soundclick.com/kalleinsweden


   
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Personal opinion: if you have a decent guitar take the time to put a mic in front of it. The electronics could be usefull for live performances but for recordings I'd never do that. Accoustics really sound much better when recorded 'real'.


   
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(@off-he-goes)
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Personal opinion: if you have a decent guitar take the time to put a mic in front of it. The electronics could be usefull for live performances but for recordings I'd never do that. Accoustics really sound much better when recorded 'real'.

Thats what I was thinking too man, but I wasn't sure if running a mic into a v-amp would sound good?

Paul

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Mike wrote: So, if the first cable is long enough, you can get away with just that one. You're just running the second one as an extenstion, right Margaret?

Sorry, I missed this Q the first time around.

Yes, the second cable is just an extension, as the Y cord I have is only about a foot long.

Margaret

When my mind is free, you know a melody can move me
And when I'm feelin' blue, the guitar's comin' through to soothe me ~


   
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(@ignar-hillstrom)
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And then use the 'clean V-amp' or 'tube pre-amp' setting? Not too sure about accoustic guitars but vocals seemed to become 'flat' and somewhat sterile. I had some luck with sending an electric organ through it but had little luck with mic'ed sounds. But definitely try for yourself, maybe you'll run into a sound along the way that is usefull. In that case, let us know. :D


   
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(@kalle_in_sweden)
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I don´t think that the Vamp´s input amplifier has enough gain to amplify a dynamic mic as a electric guitar pickup has much higher signal level than a normal dynamic mic ( a condenser mic is not possible to use with the VAmp as it needs phantom feeding).
To record with a mic you will need a Mixer ( with mic inputs) or a dedicated Mic pre-amplifer.

Tanglewood TW28STE (Shadow P7 EQ) acoustic
Yamaha RGX 320FZ electric guitar/Egnater Tweaker 15 amp.
Yamaha RBX 270 bass/Laney DB 150 amp.
http://www.soundclick.com/kalleinsweden


   
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