Direct Recording with MP1

[Metropolis]

Anyone have suggestions on direct recording with MP1.   Gain levels  vs output levels.  Also how should I set up my input output levels on my components.  Unity Gain?

[rnolan]

Best way is put a ADA GCS-2/3 cab sim (or similar) in the MP1 loop, this adjusts for the eq difference between MP1/2 patches into guitar cabs (lots more tops coz 12s don't do high freq), and direct (and a bit more, emulates different cab mic choices, angles etc). Check some of the posts re MikeBs MP1 rig with GMaj and ART split mix.
Input/output should always be unity gain unless you want to achieve something different (there are times you may want to, but not often).

[GuitarBuilder]

Like rnolan, I recommend you use your Microcab II between MP-1 and mixer/interface.

[Metropolis]

How exactly do I integrate my gear with a small line mixer.  I really would like my final output signal to remain stereo.  Any particular mixer suggestions?   

[Dante]

What they're saying is, use a speaker emulator or a cabinet simulator in order to get the full benefit of an MP-1 running directly into the board.

My MP-2 has cab simulators, as does my MP-1 Classic. I find each one to work well enough for the intended audience (a bunch of drunk people yelling FREEBIRD! or JOURNEY!). Get a good cab simulator and you'll keep it forever.

[rnolan]

Hey Metro, there's lots of mixer choices depending what you want to be able to do and of course price  this one interested me to go in my live rack (http://www.samsontech.com/samson/products/mixers/sm10/sm10/) but would also work well in a small recording setup. It includes 2 mic inputs but only 2 aux sends which you'd use up with one stereo FX unit. I use a Behringer Eurorack UB2442FX-Pro desk for recording (and another for small live PA).  Great desk and not overly expensive. 4 usable aux sends and direct outs on the first 8 channels (very handy for recording), though on board FXs are crap so I don't use them at all.

You have 2 choices with the MCabII (as it has 2 channels (pun not intended LOL)).
1. MP1 A/B out > MCabII ch1/2 in, MCabII out 1/2 > mixer line in ch 1/2 pan hard left/right Mixer out L/R to recording I/O L/R ins
or
2. MP1 loop send > MCabII chan1, MCabII out 1 > MP1 loop return, MP1 A/B out > mixer line in ch 1/2 pan hard left/right Mixer out L/R to recording I/O L/R ins
Both above preserve stereo but I'd proffer 1. is the better option and you could add a mono FX thingy in the loop. I add FX at the mixer (check my rig set up in other posts (e.g. http://adadepot.com/index.php?topic=117.0)). Also with the MCabII you can run your normal guitar amp/cab at the same time as it has 2 dry outs.
Mixers are made to be flexible so you have a variety of patching options depending on what you want to do. As they get smaller and cheaper you tend to get less options.

[MarshallJMP]

Has anybody tried out that Two Notes Torpedo Live load Box?Seems to work very well.Saw it in a Friedman amp test.

Sounds really good.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWtlGvPYex4