Hey everyone, I've searched but haven't found an answer so Im asking for a little help.
On the Katana boost, the stock volume pot is 250kB. I've seen it suggested that an audio taper is better. I don't have a 250kA pot but I do have a 100kA pot. Can anyone tell me what difference it would make to use a 100k volume pot vs 250k?
I'm working on a perf layout for the Katana with adjustable gain and switchable boost caps. I'll share it when I finish.
Thanks in advance for any help.
Quote from: chordball on August 12, 2017, 03:41:55 PMI've seen it suggested that an audio taper is better.
Better in what way? Try both. see which one you like.
The point of a booster is to boost, though. An audio taper will put unity closer to noon. What do you need unity volume for on a booster?
Quote from: midwayfair on August 12, 2017, 09:56:33 PM
Quote from: chordball on August 12, 2017, 03:41:55 PMI've seen it suggested that an audio taper is better.
Better in what way? Try both. see which one you like.
The point of a booster is to boost, though. An audio taper will put unity closer to noon. What do you need unity volume for on a booster?
I see your point about the taper so I will try them both. In the meantime, where could I find some info on the effects of the volume pot value?
Quote from: chordball on August 13, 2017, 03:01:56 AMwhere could I find some info on the effects of the volume pot value?
The output impedance of the effect is 4.7k.
Plug 4.7 in as the top leg of a voltage divider, and 100K versus 250K in as the lower leg, and decide if it will make a big enough difference to care about.