Rivera Jazz Suprema 25 Recording Amp

[Patriots2006]

I recently started recording with this amp using the balanced direct out . I discovered that my signal to the interface was a bit weak. After cranking the output of the direct signal and the channel volume it improved but in an effort to increase the signal to noise ratio I discovered that the master volume affects the output of the direct signal from the back of the amp. I had to crank the master volume and bring the channel volume way down. I would of thought that the direct out would have been coming from the tone stack in the preamp section. Is this typical? I need to get a better understanding of how this works.
Thanks,
Rich

[David B]

Here's the owner's manual for your amp: https://www.dropbox.com/s/hjut2s7hy2...chnll.pdf?dl=0

It states that the line out is post-power amp, but that you can also use the effects loop send instead of the line out too.

Line Output

Your RIVERA Jazz Suprema can drive another RIVERA amp, power amp, or other guitar amplifier. The Line Out is post-power amp, so every bit of tone from your Preamp, effects (if used), and power-amp circuitry is sent from this jack. Use a shielded cord connected between the amp's Line Out and the input of a second amplifier (check that amp's manual--it may recommend a specific input). The LineOut can also be used to feed a signal to a tape recorder or mixer. Although the recorder or mixer doesn't receive the tone that comes from the speaker, it does receive all of the signal from every other stage of the amp, and for live-performance recording it does an excellent job of isolating your guitar sound.

Using a shielded cord, connect the amp’s Line Out to the line input or channel input of a mixer or recorder. (The signal comes from the amp's output stage, so all tone, distortion, and overdrive characteristics are included.) You can use the Effects Loop Send jack instead of the Line Out too.

[Patriots2006]

Thank you