Are the complaints that the preamp volume/gain is too weak a serious problem?
1509757
Use a condenser mic and there are no problems. This box does guitar and vocals very well working with GarageBand.
1509758
Only speaking from my own experience: No. I've used dynamic and condenser mics as well as direct in from a Fender P-Bass into Sonar X3 with no volume/gain issues.It's S/N ratio is really good, as is the AISO latency. Been very happy with the device overall.
1509759
I haven't noticed an issue. I haven't used it with a mic that much, but the couple of times I have for basic voice overs, I had plenty of gain. It's USB powered, so there probably is something to the complaint of weaker gain in comparison with a standard interface or mixer, but again... I had plenty.
1509760
Preams are weak, but not so much. It depends, which microphones we use and is it close or far micing. I cannot say that those preamps are bad. They are weaken than some famous preamps but overall they are not bad. Hope it helps.
255316
I am not sure, for me, it is little bigger than my old preamp, so I have to cut the hole little bigger,this is my first time, which i learn from Youtube, the unit sound very good, I love it.
1542648
If you pre-amp it you could hurt it. This is not designed for super high volume just nice normal levels.
1207955
Sure, that's the way i have it. Sounds great. Just check your amp power before, but normally it would work just fine.
2103510
No. I have no problems with the signal on this cable. Turn up the volume on the device to a high level and adjust the volume knob on your amp, assuming you've got a volume knob on your amp. It's a wonderful cable, I've got one on my sub and one on my speakers. Both from my PC, and both carrying signal very well. I don't have to set the gain high on my sub amp to hear it and I don't have to set the volume high at all on the speakers to get sound. You're good to go.
1938810
I agree with Archie Leach. I would also like to point out, probably just bad luck, but I've had issues with the VIP 3 cutting out on me randomly where the volume suddenly drops, whatever effects are being used then drop, and then it cuts out completely.. I haven't had anyone look at it, but this has been the behavior since day 1 about 8 months ago when I bought the amp. I suspect it got bounced around during shipping, but figured I'd mention it. Maybe others have experienced the same issue. Eventually, I'll have an authorized shop take a look at it. I do like the presets, and for now, I'm using a Marshall MG102CFX but miss the presets that come with the VIP 3 I agree with Archie Leach. I would also like to point out, probably just bad luck, but I've had issues with the VIP 3 cutting out on me randomly where the volume suddenly drops, whatever effects are being used then drop, and then it cuts out completely.. I haven't had anyone look at it, but this has been the behavior since day 1 about 8 months ago when I bought the amp. I suspect it got bounced around during shipping, but figured I'd mention it. Maybe others have experienced the same issue. Eventually, I'll have an authorized shop take a look at it. I do like the presets, and for now, I'm... » Read More I agree with Archie Leach. I would also like to point out, probably just bad luck, but I've had issues with the VIP 3 cutting out on me randomly where the volume suddenly drops, whatever effects are being used then drop, and then it cuts out completely.. I haven't had anyone look at it, but this has been the behavior since day 1 about 8 months ago when I bought the amp. I suspect it got bounced around during shipping, but figured I'd mention it. Maybe others have experienced the same issue. Eventually, I'll have an authorized shop take a look at it. I do like the presets, and for now, I'm using a Marshall MG102CFX but miss the presets that come with the VIP 3 « Show Less
1357463
I have had this unit for almost a year in live application and have not experienced any unusual noise or hiss. I am sure if the gain structure is wrong any unit could have the potential for noise. hope that's what you wanted to hear
2005561
I am using the amp with the Yamaha 775 pre outs, and it is not louder but cleaner, especially at higher volumes.
336766
I'm not sure what kind of sound you have that needs improving. I'm amplifying a weak signal from my computer's sound card. I'm getting more than enough amplification, and the sound is as clear as I would expect.
2076560
I hear mine great, I'd check your receiver settings to make sure the DB level is set properly across all channels (speakers)
660749
Yes there is a hum (slight). What I hear is constant; no matter what volume I am set at. I actually had to exchange my first set due to amplifier 'popping'. Again, volume setting did not matter. I have decided not to let this hum problem bother me because it is inaudible when something is playing.
283191
Honestly I'd go with the Rolls solid state pre-amp filter and not the passive like I have - I'm going to have to call Rolls and to see what's the best device to boost the input signal into the passive filter - I'm getting excellent sound but I want more volume when using the G5 - for most people it would be more than loud enough - it's really a simple fix of having a good pre-amp - I see what your doing - all I can say is I'm not having your problem with my set up - you need to make sure your signal is clean
231697
Probably, I find it noisy in the effects loop of my amp. Not so much directly into input.
517422
If it sounds better or not is subjective to the opinion(s) of each listener, if you're not happy with the sound I'd suggest getting an Equalizer so you can contour the sound it puts out to satisfy your taste. The unit itself works great and has proven to be dependable so far.
555181
I connected two amps to it and it could not handle it. Go with a better eq. Clarion EQS746 1/2 DIN Graphic Equalizer with Built-in Crossover this is a better option.
1858550
Yes you are right gain not pre amp set to about about 2/3 and RVC. Plus your MP3 player or phone to max
528511
Unbalanced standard RCA's and USB. The gain will depend on the tubes you put in it, I replaced the cheap russian tubes with 6AK5's from tubedepot