Spring reverb tank impedance mismatch? End of the world?

brassmoose · 3rd February 2012

Hi all,

I recently purchased an old Intersound RV-100 spring reverb unit to use in my home studio with horns, guitars, and keys. It doesn't sound great on vocals.

I was considering upgrading the reverb tank for $25 from it's current 4 setup (4BB2C1A) to a 9 setup with a fresh new MOD tank.

If the old tank's input impedance is 200 ohms, does it really matter that much if the new tank's input impedance is 10 ohms or 600 ohms? (They don't make the 200 ohm version anymore) What's the worse than can happen?

Love this forum! Thanks!

brassmoose · 5th February 2012

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brassmoose · 10th February 2012

bump? Anyone?

ofajen · 10th February 2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by brassmoose

If the old tank's input impedance is 200 ohms, does it really matter that much if the new tank's input impedance is 10 ohms or 600 ohms? (They don't make the 200 ohm version anymore) What's the worse than can happen?

Recall what happened in Ghostbusters when they "crossed the streams?" Child's play compared to what'll happen here...

Cheers,

Otto

3rd February 2012	#1
brassmoose Gear Head Joined: Nov 2011 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 66 Thread Starter 1 Review written	Spring reverb tank impedance mismatch? End of the world? Hi all, I recently purchased an old Intersound RV-100 spring reverb unit to use in my home studio with horns, guitars, and keys. It doesn't sound great on vocals. I was considering upgrading the reverb tank for $25 from it's current 4 setup (4BB2C1A) to a 9 setup with a fresh new MOD tank. If the old tank's input impedance is 200 ohms, does it really matter that much if the new tank's input impedance is 10 ohms or 600 ohms? (They don't make the 200 ohm version anymore) What's the worse than can happen? Love this forum! Thanks!

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brassmoose Gear Head Joined: Nov 2011 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 66 Thread Starter 1 Review written	Bump

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brassmoose Gear Head Joined: Nov 2011 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 66 Thread Starter 1 Review written	bump? Anyone?