Lexicon 284 manual Applications, Direct recording, Recording with directs and microphones

Signature 284 User Guide

Applications

The Signature 284 is different from most amps in that it is optimized for recording General Notes vs. on-stage performance. Its low output power amp makes it possible to

achieve great tone at low volume levels. Keep this in mind in situations where you need lots of on stage volume and remember to set the controls to produce the tone you want — not the loudness. Once you’ve dialed in the tone/distortion that you want, use a mixer or slave amp to create the volume level you need.

When going direct, think of the left and right volume controls as addtional tone controls rather than as volume controls. Use them to dial in the amount of power amp distortion you want in your sound. Set your levels at the channel fader(s) of the console.

In most live situations, you’ll need to reinforce the loudness of the 284. The slave amp and recording outputs are provided for that purpose. Use the recording outputs to feed the mixing console. Reinforce the front-of-house and stage monitor mixes from the console (as you would with a miked guitar cabinet). Use the slave outs to feed a separate power amp and guitar cabs to get louder on- stage volume. Remember that the slave outs are post power amp — so all of the characteristics of the 284’s class A power stage are present in the signal. You can get great results running into a solid state power amp/guitar cab rig.

Direct recording

Recording with directs and microphones

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