What Monitor output level is the sweet spot for PWRD FRFR? (Gemini 1)

  • So,

    Haven't used the Kemper in a long while - plugged into my Gemini 1x12 powered FRFR and my old settings seemed to be clipping the input of the speaker.

    Is there a rule of thumb for the sweet spot for monitor line out with current OS to a powered cab?

    I know I can noodle with it but thought I would ask.

    Powered Rack / Windows 10

  • Try -12db to -18db. This is the same as you would set for outputs in the studio to DAW. Some people like it a little hotter than that. But clipping means you are too hot.

    Larry Mar @ Lonegun Studios. Neither one famous yet.

  • Actually there's no rule of thumb, because usually inputs of active amps have got a Gain (or Sensitivity) pot that will actually change the input signal.

    Has your cab got one?

    Still chasing a worthy one :/

  • So,

    Haven't used the Kemper in a long while - plugged into my Gemini 1x12 powered FRFR and my old settings seemed to be clipping the input of the speaker.

    Is there a rule of thumb for the sweet spot for monitor line out with current OS to a powered cab?

    I know I can noodle with it but thought I would ask.

    All good answers above.


    How could your old setup, that used to work, not work now? That is a different question than the one you asked. I would be more curious about that.


    There are too many potential variables regarding gain staging to provide a single answer so noodle with it. IMO, just turn some knobs until it sounds good and get on with it. :)

  • So..

    It seems with an OS prior to 3.0 the gain output from the monitor section was lower in volume than OS 8XX


    I have been using it in studio for a looooong time.


    That said -4 was not clipping the monitor out/powered cab input with an early OS, and now (the common sense) -12 works properly.

    Methinks the software may or may not have had a hand in all of this....

    SO the answer is -12 for a powered cab for a clean non distorted IE clipped sound.


    I see I did not get any wizard and witchcraft responses about -DB theories... all good!


    -12 at the gig went well, thanks!


    sheesh that -4 was NOT good.

    Powered Rack / Windows 10