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What to Expect When Attenuating
What to Expect When AttenuatingWhat to Expect When Attenuating
What to Expect When Attenuating
Although the Ironman attenuator does an excellent job of reducing output power
without changing the tone of the amp’s circuitry, there are other variables in play at
lower volume which do result in some apparent tone change. Here are a few factors
that you should be aware of -
Speaker breakup and compression is a big part of the tone and feel of the amp when
played at high volume. At low power settings, the speaker responds differently, and
does not break up and compress as it does at high power.
The ear’s natural response curve varies at different volume levels, which changes the
way you perceive sounds at different volume levels. Quieter sounds tend to give the
impression of having less bass content.
At lower volume, there is a tendency to hit the guitar strings harder and play more
aggressively than you would if the amp were tuned up very loud. It may take some time
to get used to maintaining your playing style at reduced volume.
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