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| I checked out a 50th Anniversary model recently, and was surprised to see that it didn't have a XLR jack. I looked on the Ovation Web site, and the few high end models I checked didn't specify one as well. Does anyone know if this is the direction the company is going? |
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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | I don't know if this is the way the company is going... But I never use an XLR plug.
I have 3 Adamii with Optima preamps and XLR's.
I have tried them once on my Roland CubeStreet, but just to see if they worked.
And I am sure that an XLR would be useful if you play through a "house" PA system.
I imagine that if you ordered a guitar from Ovation you could request one.
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Location: GATLINBURG TENNESSEE :) | I've always carried a direct box around (actually 3 in my gig bag ... don't ask me why)... They're pretty inexpensive. So I don't see why anyone would want the extra plug in their guitar? Maybe I'm missing something in my ignorance?.
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Higher output. Longer cord runs. Phantom power.
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| Waskel - 2017-04-13 8:17 AM
Higher output. Longer cord runs. Phantom power.
Wouldn't an XLR cord between the amp and a direct box and a standard 1/4" instrument cable between the direct box and guitar provide all these advantages, leaving your guitar intact? In any case, you don't need or want phantom power to your guitar. |
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| I find all your responses interesting, but it sounds like they are good indicators of why Ovation would discontinue the option. I have two Adamii and an Ovation that have one that I mostly use with a Fishman, and I have found the sound to be louder and cleaner than the 1/4" jack. Especially with an OP Pro Studio. That preamp is awesome! |
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Location: Indiana | In any case, you don't need or want phantom power to your guitar. When you use the installed XLR jack and a phantom powered line, it powers the onboard OP preamp... so no battery drain. |
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Location: GATLINBURG TENNESSEE :) | AHhhhh! That explains it. Thanks. |
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Location: Texas | Jonmark Stone - 2017-04-13 11:07 PM
In any case, you don't need or want phantom power to your guitar. When you use the installed XLR jack and a phantom powered line, it powers the onboard OP preamp... so no battery drain.
Doesn't that depend on the preamp?
(My understanding is that not all Ovation preamps will run on phantom power.)
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Location: The Great Pacific Northwest | Jonmark Stone - 2017-04-13 9:07 PM
In any case, you don't need or want phantom power to your guitar. When you use the installed XLR jack and a phantom powered line, it powers the onboard OP preamp... so no battery drain.
Yep, that's the main reason I think originally. Pro setup. It's still a valid reason, but I'm not sure there are is as much need. Back when you couldn't find a pro NOT playing an Ovation it made sense to put an option in that a majority of people would use. Now those are few and far between.
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Location: San Antonio, TX | I always use the XLR into the church PA. I do have to turn the volume way down on the guitar and mixer compared to the other players though.
The Adamas I believe starts at 11 like the Marshall amp and goes up from there....
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