Signature 284 User GuideRear Panel Connections
The Effects Loop is instrument level
The sends both carry the same signal (“y” cord from the preamp out). The returns are wired for stereo, mono, or parallel (split) operation:
STEREO | For use with a single stereo effects processor or two mono effects |
| processors (one on the left and the other on the right). Audio from |
| two separate jacks can be routed independently to the left and right |
| power amps via the left and right returns. |
MONO | For use with a mono effects processor feeding both left and right |
| power amps. Audio from a single jack can be sent to both power |
| amps at the same time. (Use the LEFT return only.) |
SPLIT | For use with a mono effects processor inserted in the right power |
| amp and no effects in the left power amp.Audio from a single jack |
| can be sent to the right while the left receives its signal directly from |
| the preamp. (Use the RIGHT return only.) |
In recording situations where you are tracking with effects, be sure to listen with the effects in the loop. There’s a big sonic difference between inserting effects like delay, chorus, flange, reverb etc. in the effects loop of a guitar amp and adding them at the console. When inserted in the loop, the amp/speaker (or speaker simulators) add warmth, compression and some harmonic enhance- ment to the effects.
Loop vs. Mixer Bus for Effects
When using effects in the loop of any amp, it is very important to match the levels Level Matching properly. A level mismatch can have a negative effect on the amps overall tone.
As the Signature 284 is a stereo amp, you can match effects loop levels accurately by ear. Here’s how:
Connect ONLY THE RIGHT SIDE of the Effects Loop to set
and match levels.
Once levels are set and matched, connect the left side of the loop.
1.Turn both the input and output of the effect all the way down and bypass the effect.
2.Connect the right send of the Signature 284 to the mono (or right) input of the effect.
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