more amps for ASM-1

[Byron G. Jacquot]

>Any more help with amp choices for the ASM-1 would be greatly appreciated.
>Just to let everyone know what I'm working with for amps etc...
>Gibson L-5 w/ 2x 12" JBL's
>Fender Pro Junior 1x 12" stock
>Mackie MS1202
>
>For future use (not running)
>Hammond M100 amp and reverb (project)
>Bogen PA amp (eventual 4 gain level amp project)

I don't really know much about any of these amps...play around with
combinations until it sounds right, I suppose, like you would for a guitar.

>I was curious if I should use a direct box (maybe with a pad) to help keep
a check on the level of the modular when using my Mackie. 

Or just build the pad into the output stage of the ASM1...a resistor in
series with the output attenuator (aka voulme knob) should do it...adjust
value to taste, an off-the-top of my noggin guess would tell me to use one
that's 4x the value of the pot...that should knock it's levels down far
enough for most other gear.

If the ASM1 is complete, you can build a pad into one of those giant 1/4"
plugs by adding a couple resistors.

A cheap direct box would only add a cheap, poorly sheilded transformer to
the works.  A good DI would add significant cost!

Again, the meters on the Mackie will be a big assett!

If you want some speaker protection, then a peak limiter might be in order.

(some of us have fuses on the tweeters of our studio monitors, knocking on
wood that we never need 'em!)

Byron