Originally posted by Leonc
Have to completely agree w/splatt on this one. The Hotplate (and EVERY other attenuator's) performance is quite amp dependent. But beyond that, I often use it to take the load and re-amp the signal, and the "Load" setting is well below -8 dB.
It's making me want to order a plexi clone.Originally posted by JWR
I personally don't hear any audible differenece at -12db. I often use it at -16 at home, it's a little fizzy but it still beats anything else. I think the Hotplate is the one unit that repoened everyones eyes to the tone of the non-MV amps. It is an essential piece of gear.
Originally posted by LaXu
Yesterday I actually tried my Stephenson LJ-10 with an attenuator. Well, the tone was pretty much the same as when using Power Scaling, but the attenuator at -12db sucked out all the dynamics and some highs.
Originally posted by rpavich
I might be in the minority, and I might be leaving myself open for critism but I play with a hotplate a lot because the places I play don't allow me to open my amp up to where it's pumping good and not bleed the ears of everyone around me....
I thought that the -12 attenuated clips on the above marked site that HassanBinSober posted weren't that bad...different? YES...bad? NO...
bob![]()
Originally posted by LaXu
I don't think the -12db setting actually sounds bad, but the main drawback is that it definitely changes the feel of the amp. More compressed tone so less touch-sensitivity and IMO it's tons of fun to control how distorted the tone is just by picking softer or harder.
Originally posted by rpavich
One question if you don't mind...
I was using the Hotplate direct to mixing board but going to a direct box with 4x12 cabsim first.
Does the hotplate have its own built in simulation or EQ curve? I was just wondering so I wouldnt' use both..
bob