Mellotronists

There should be input step pads near the mic inputs spme have a 4 way
switch  -20, +10 , 600 ohms plus a trimpot, some just a switch.

gino

On 6/24/07, jeffc@... <jeffc@...> wrote:
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>  i have recently picked up a couple lexicon effects units on ebay
>  for some decent prices. a reflex and an mpx-100. i've had an lxp-1
>  for years and have been very pleased with it, particularly as a
>  reverb unit - amazing for the price.
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>  i have had the lxp-1 on my main console effects bus for years,
>  with no level problems at all. i have also used it as an insert
>  effect, again with no level problems.
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>  but... both the reflex and mpx-100 are giving me fits when used
>  as insert effects from a mackie i use as a sub-mixer. they seem
>  to be expecting a guitar level signal, and i can barely use the
>  input knob at all to control the input level. turning it just a
>  tiny tiny bit causes the input level to overload. the input i also
>  too hot when used on the effects bus - again, it seems like it's
>  looking for a guitar level signal :(
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>  so i have a really stupid question:
>  what can i use to "pad" the input signal so it doesn't overload
>  the inputs? [keep in mind that i use these 'stero-in/stero-out'
>  so i would probably need 4 of whatever i'll need]
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>  is there some simple way to match these levels?
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>  would i have to change the values of the input level pots?
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>  my old delay units have level pad switches to fix this problem.
>  the lexicons have no pads - just the input level knobs.
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>  thanks again in advance.
>  jeff
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