Volume setup for a Dual Rec Roadster

[fullreleaseblake]

I just recently recieved a Dual Rec Roadster, and had some questions about the volume control on it. I've always heard that with tube amplifiers, they sound their best when the volume is 3/4 - maximum strength. With this head, each channel has its own master volume, as well as a single "master" output control (active when using the effects loop). So, as I can't have both the master volume for each channel and the main output volume maxed out, because it is to loud for a small show, which of the two do I crank to get maximum tone out of the tubes? Do I keep all of the individual channel volumes down and even, and crank the single output knob (the one above or below the solo knob? Or, do I crank each channels master volume, and dial back on the single output knob? Any advise would be appreciated.

Blake

 

[thejay]

The Roadster can run at 100watts which is CRAZY LOUD! If you run the channels on 50watts you will breakup faster on the tubes and be able to crank it a bit. I don't think I have ever had the volume over noon on any channel; even for recording...

Without testing myself - if you are running the loop you would want to start by turning up your channels then use the master volume to get the overall volume you want. It's been a while since I have used the loop engaged.... let your ears decide what you want to hear. Experiment, its fun anyway.

 

[Cleekster]

i would try to get your master knob as close to the 11:00-1:00 range(or wherever it sounds best to you)as i can without overdriving your Fx if you use them...then turn the output knob(PPIMV)as loud as you can get away with/stand it.....your amp will sound cranked(to apoint) even if it isn't.

 

[fullreleaseblake]

Thanks for the advise guys. i'm heading to my practice room tomorrow night to rewire my cab so that I know I'm pushing 8ohms. Once that's done, I'll restart my quest for the holy grail of tone.