Application examples
Next to the obvious recording or sound reinforcement appli- cations, the GainStation 1 is also extremely interesting as an instrument preamp for musicians. Bassists can go through it directly into a power amp, resulting in a sound that is hard to achieve with standard bass preamps, with unparalleled punch, detail and dynamic. (An electric bass was used exten- sively during development as a „test generator“.) Using the FET limiter results in an extremely compact bass sound, which can usually get by without additional compression. On stage, the GainStation signal can be fed directly to the FOH console. Be sure that the console has a pad activated to prevent clipping.
The GainStation 1 is a much better choice for acoustic guitar than standard DI boxes, which rarely have high enough imped- ance to effectively amplify
Keyboardists also benefit from the GainStation 1‘s excellent sonic characteristics. On stage, the keyboard signal often runs through a DI and then through endless lengths of cable. By using the GS1 as a preamp and connecting its output directly to the stage box, the FOH console receives a much healthier signal, so
The following section, while not attempting to represent a complete guide or answer all questions, provides several oper- ational tips for various instruments.
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