| Author | Message | ||
| bob2
New Username: bob2 Post Number: 3 Registered: 2-2009 |
does anyone know what kind of wattage comes out of an f1-x and/or an f2-b? i can't seem to find the info. second question, what kind of wattage can you put into the input side of a power amp? i'm curious mostly cause i have a fifteen watt tube amp that i like the tone of. it's just not loud enough for much more than practicing. a follow up question would be: what part of the circuit gets a pre-amp out attached to it? ok, thanks. | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 1062 Registered: 5-2009 |
The F-1X & F-2B have pre-amp level outputs measured usually in VOLTS. (ask Alembic for exact specs ) They are preamps ! You can use the preamp in your effects in and use the effects loop if it has one . If there is no effects loop then use the ALEMBIC preamps as a front end for your signal on your amp and go through the low gain (-? DB) input on the front if it has one . If there is not a low gain input on the front then just use the regular instrument input. Be careful and have the Alembic volume controls @ 0 first and turn up to taste but be careful ; the Alembic Preamps are capable of a HOT output! I prefer to use the Alembic Preamps with a power amp . | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 1063 Registered: 5-2009 |
+4dBu=1.228 volts http://www.sengpielaudio.com/calculator-db-volt.htm | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 1064 Registered: 5-2009 |
Here is another link to help with terminology NO question is Dumb! ___________ Smart people are the ones with the Questions! http://www.sengpielaudio.com/Searchengine.htm Sonic Regards ! | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 9387 Registered: 5-2002 |
What kind of amp do you have? | ||
| bob2
New Username: bob2 Post Number: 4 Registered: 2-2009 |
thanks for the answers.  the 15 watter is an orange tiny terror. i'm wondering if i can plug the output into a power amp. i know orange makes bigger amps and cabs and such, it's not quite the same though. also, i have this feeling that i have developed gear acquisition syndrome and am just in temporary denial. | ||
| bob2
New Username: bob2 Post Number: 5 Registered: 2-2009 |
oh, i found specs for the f2b. from the alembic manual in the FAQ section, here: http://www.alembic.com/support/F2B_manual.pdf specifications input sensitivity (voltage required for line level output, using input #1, 1 khz, volume and tone controls at maximum): 8mv RMS output level - nominal: line level (1 v rms) maximum voltage swing: 150 v peak to peak input impedance: inputs #1: 1 megohm inputs #2: 136 k ohm output impedance: stereo outs: 40k mono out: 90k power requirements: 10 watts | ||
| hydrargyrum
Senior Member Username: hydrargyrum Post Number: 811 Registered: 3-2004 |
Just to be clear, are you asking if you can plug the second speaker output from a tiny terror into a poweramp? Because I believe that would be a definite problem. If I understand correctly, the signal would have to be attenuated by something like a THD hot plate, and then the line out from the attenuator could be used with a power amp, P/A, etc. If you are asking if an F2-B output can be ran directly with a power amp, then the answer is yes. | ||
| adriaan
Moderator Username: adriaan Post Number: 2510 Registered: 6-2002 |
Is it an urban myth, or can one actually drive a not-too-large cab with the output from the Super Filter? | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 9395 Registered: 5-2002 |
Adriaan; I would think you would need a power amp. | ||
| edwin
Senior Member Username: edwin Post Number: 657 Registered: 5-2002 |
I've never heard that urban myth. I'd be shocked if you could do that (or maybe it's a very small cabinet). The F2B would have a better chance of getting away with this, but I can't imagine being very satisfied with the results. | ||
| hydrargyrum
Senior Member Username: hydrargyrum Post Number: 812 Registered: 3-2004 |
I would think headphones would be more likely than a cab. But talk about a sweet headphone amp. | ||
| gtrguy
Advanced Member Username: gtrguy Post Number: 302 Registered: 9-2004 |
You can take one of those 12 volt Zinky cigarette (sp?) amps and drive a 4x12 marshall cab! I've done it! | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 4476 Registered: 7-2004 |
Do you mean the Smokie amp? I have one. The little sucker really does drive a 4x12 cab! Bill, tgo | ||
| hydrargyrum
Senior Member Username: hydrargyrum Post Number: 818 Registered: 3-2004 |
On the topic of tiny amps, the Zvex Nano amp is 1/2 watt, all tube, and can easily drive a cab. I wouldn't say it's loud enough to compete with a drummer without mic'ing though. |
