Can I use the AxeTrak with high power tube amps rated over 50 watts?
The AxeTrak can usually handle a 50 watt tube head at full or close to full volume. Please note, if you use a foot pedal or rack effect that boosts the level or gain of your amp, you must reduce the master volume output accordingly as this can blow the fuse even with a much smaller amp. Many of our customers have 100 watt heads that they would like to use with the AxeTrak. For high power amplifiers we suggest that you do one of four things when using the AxeTrak. 1. If your amp has a master volume, Crank the channel gain to get the desired amount of overdrive for the sound that you wish to record and then slowly turn up the master volume until you get a good level reading on the LED of the AxeTrak. This is how the device is made to work. 2. Switch your high power tube amp to half power if that option is available on your amp. 3. Pull two of the power tubes if the manufacturer will confirm that this won’t hurt your amp in any way. 4. Use a power attenuator or similar device to control t
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