How do I get a monitor signal from a guitar amp?
guitar amp November 30th, 2009I’ve been asked to do percussion for a guitar/vocal duo and I was already thinking about employing a mini mixer to monitor the percussion (not put it through the PA) but I will need to hear what the guitar is doing. How can I get a auxiliary signal from a guitar amp without affecting the FOH sound?
Depending on the features of the amp and/or the style of music you’re playing, you could:
– Take a line out feed from the amp if it has one
– If it’s an acoustic guitar, use a DI box between the guitar and amp to derive a low impedance signal
– If all else fails, put a mic in front of the amp
Good luck.
Greetings from Austin, TX
Ken
November 30th, 2009 at 9:50 pm
Depending on the features of the amp and/or the style of music you’re playing, you could:
– Take a line out feed from the amp if it has one
– If it’s an acoustic guitar, use a DI box between the guitar and amp to derive a low impedance signal
– If all else fails, put a mic in front of the amp
Good luck.
Greetings from Austin, TX
Ken
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