Line 6 Helix to L1 Pro - Revision history

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	On the L1 Pro - running mono, connect to input 3 (that's as close to FRFR as you can get). If you want to run left/right outputs (there's no real point because the L1 Pro is mono anyway),		On the L1 Pro - running mono, connect to input 3 (that's as close to FRFR as you can get). If you want to run left/right outputs (there's no real point because the L1 Pro is mono anyway),
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	===Balanced XLR connection (Mic Level) ===		===Balanced XLR connection (Mic Level) ===
	Set the Helix XLR outputs to MIC level to use XLR cables to L1 Pro inputs 1 and 2. Set the ToneMatch switch to OFF and Tone controls to 12:00 o'clock and Reverb off.		Set the Helix XLR outputs to MIC level to use XLR cables to L1 Pro inputs 1 and 2. Set the ToneMatch switch to OFF and Tone controls to 12:00 o'clock and Reverb off.
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	===Ordinary guitar cable (avoid using cables longer than 6 meters) (Instrument Level) ===		===Ordinary guitar cable (avoid using cables longer than 6 meters) (Instrument Level) ===
	Set the output on the Helix 1/4 inch output(s) to Instrument level and use an ordinary guitar cable (1/4 inch tip-sleeve) to inputs 1 or 2. Set the ToneMatch switch to OFF and Tone controls to 12:00 o'clock and Reverb off.		Set the output on the Helix 1/4 inch output(s) to Instrument level and use an ordinary guitar cable (1/4 inch tip-sleeve) to inputs 1 or 2. Set the ToneMatch switch to OFF and Tone controls to 12:00 o'clock and Reverb off.

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	===Balanced 1/4 inch tip-ring-sleeve connection (Line Level) ===		===Balanced 1/4 inch tip-ring-sleeve connection (Line Level) ===
	Set the Helix 1/4 outputs to Line level and use 1/4 inch (6.3 mm) Tip-Ring-Sleeve cables to inputs 1, 2, or 3. If connecting to inputs 1 or 2 set the ToneMatch switch to ~~Off~~ and Tone controls to 12:00 o'clock and Reverb off.		Set the Helix 1/4 outputs to Line level and use 1/4 inch (6.3 mm) Tip-Ring-Sleeve cables to inputs 1, 2, or 3. If connecting to inputs 1 or 2 set the ToneMatch switch to OFF and Tone controls to 12:00 o'clock and Reverb off.

	===Balanced XLR to 1/4 inch tip-ring-sleeve connection mono (Line Level) ===		===Balanced XLR to 1/4 inch tip-ring-sleeve connection mono (Line Level) ===
	This leaves inputs 1&2 open for other inputs.		This leaves inputs 1 and 2 open for other inputs.

			Set the Helix XLR output(s) to Line level if using an XLR to 1/4 inch (6.3 mm) Tip-Ring-Sleeve cable.

	~~Set the output level on the Helix to Line level if using the XLR to 1/4 inch (6.3 mm) Tip-Ring-Sleeve~~
	On the L1 Pro - running mono, connect to input 3 (that's as close to FRFR as you can get). If you want to run left/right outputs (there's no real point because the L1 Pro is mono anyway),		On the L1 Pro - running mono, connect to input 3 (that's as close to FRFR as you can get). If you want to run left/right outputs (there's no real point because the L1 Pro is mono anyway),

	===Balanced XLR connection (Mic Level) ===		===Balanced XLR connection (Mic Level) ===
	Set the XLR outputs to MIC level~~, you can~~ use XLR cables to inputs 1 and 2. Set the ToneMatch switch to ~~Off~~ and Tone controls to 12:00 o'clock and Reverb off.		Set the Helix XLR outputs to MIC level to use XLR cables to L1 Pro inputs 1 and 2. Set the ToneMatch switch to OFF and Tone controls to 12:00 o'clock and Reverb off.

	===Ordinary guitar cable (avoid using cables longer than 6 meters) (Instrument Level) ===		===Ordinary guitar cable (avoid using cables longer than 6 meters) (Instrument Level) ===
	Set the output on the Helix 1/4 inch output(s) to Instrument level and use an ordinary guitar cable (1/4 inch tip-sleeve) to inputs 1 or 2. Set the ToneMatch switch to ~~Off~~ and Tone controls to 12:00 o'clock and Reverb off.		Set the output on the Helix 1/4 inch output(s) to Instrument level and use an ordinary guitar cable (1/4 inch tip-sleeve) to inputs 1 or 2. Set the ToneMatch switch to OFF and Tone controls to 12:00 o'clock and Reverb off.

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	From Helix Help https://helixhelp.com/tips-and-guides/helix/global-settings.		From Helix Help https://helixhelp.com/tips-and-guides/helix/global-settings.
	"XLR Outputs Choose "Mic" when connecting the Helix XLR outputs to standalone mic preamps or the XLR mic inputs on mixers; choose "Line" when connecting to studio monitors or the line inputs on mixers. When using a mono playback system, connect only the LEFT/MONO XLR jack."		"XLR Outputs Choose "Mic" when connecting the Helix XLR outputs to standalone mic preamps or the XLR mic inputs on mixers; choose "Line" when connecting to studio monitors or the line inputs on mixers. When using a mono playback system, connect only the LEFT/MONO XLR jack."
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	From Helix Help https://helixhelp.com/tips-and-guides/helix/global-settings.		From Helix Help https://helixhelp.com/tips-and-guides/helix/global-settings.
	"XLR Outputs Choose "Mic" when connecting the Helix XLR outputs to standalone mic preamps or the XLR mic inputs on mixers; choose "Line" when connecting to studio monitors or the line inputs on mixers. When using a mono playback system, connect only the LEFT/MONO XLR jack."		"XLR Outputs Choose "Mic" when connecting the Helix XLR outputs to standalone mic preamps or the XLR mic inputs on mixers; choose "Line" when connecting to studio monitors or the line inputs on mixers. When using a mono playback system, connect only the LEFT/MONO XLR jack."
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	;For best results for long cable runs, use a Line Level balanced connection		;For best results for long cable runs, use a Line Level balanced connection

	Connect the output(s) of a line-level source (e.g. Helix line-level outputs) to the line-level inputs of the L1 Pro. These are the 1/4-inch (6.3 mm) Tip-Ring-Sleeve jacks on L1 Pro ~~inputa~~ 1, 2, 3.		[[File:L1 Pro Line Level Inputs small.jpg\|right\|400px\|The L1 Pro line-level inputs are the 1/4-inch (6.3 mm) Tip-Ring-Sleeve jacks on channels 1, 2, 3]]

			Connect the output(s) of a line-level source (e.g. Helix line-level outputs) to the line-level inputs of the L1 Pro. These are the 1/4-inch (6.3 mm) Tip-Ring-Sleeve jacks on L1 Pro inputs 1, 2, 3. (Note the green dots in the picture).

	;Note: The 1/4 inch (6.3 mm) Tip-Ring-Sleeve inputs are line-level balanced. <br>		;Note: The 1/4 inch (6.3 mm) Tip-Ring-Sleeve inputs are line-level balanced. <br>
	The XLR jacks on the L1 Pro are microphone-level signal sources, '''not''' line-level outputs.		The XLR jacks on the L1 Pro are microphone-level signal sources, '''not''' line-level outputs.

	~~[[File:L1 Pro Line Level Inputs small.jpg\|400px\|align=Right\|Caption=The L1 Pro line-level inputs are the 1/4-inch (6.3 mm) Tip-Ring-Sleeve jacks on channels 1, 2, 3]]~~

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ST at 16:59, 3 January 2023

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	"XLR Outputs Choose "Mic" when connecting the Helix XLR outputs to standalone mic preamps or the XLR mic inputs on mixers; choose "Line" when connecting to studio monitors or the line inputs on mixers. When using a mono playback system, connect only the LEFT/MONO XLR jack."		"XLR Outputs Choose "Mic" when connecting the Helix XLR outputs to standalone mic preamps or the XLR mic inputs on mixers; choose "Line" when connecting to studio monitors or the line inputs on mixers. When using a mono playback system, connect only the LEFT/MONO XLR jack."
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	== Summary ==		== Summary ==

	;For best results: Connect the output(s) of a line-level source (e.g. Helix line-level outputs) to the line-level inputs of the L1 Pro. These are the 1/4-inch (6.3 mm) Tip-Ring-Sleeve jacks on ~~channels~~ 1, 2, 3.		;For best results for long cable runs, use a Line Level balanced connection

			Connect the output(s) of a line-level source (e.g. Helix line-level outputs) to the line-level inputs of the L1 Pro. These are the 1/4-inch (6.3 mm) Tip-Ring-Sleeve jacks on L1 Pro inputa 1, 2, 3.

	;Note: The XLR jacks on the L1 Pro are microphone-level signal sources, '''not''' line-level outputs.		;Note: The XLR jacks on the L1 Pro are microphone-level signal sources, '''not''' line-level outputs.
	~~[[File:L1 Pro Line Level Inputs small.jpg\|300px]]~~

	The L1 Pro line-level inputs are the 1/4-inch (6.3 mm) Tip-Ring-Sleeve jacks on channels 1, 2, 3.		[[File:L1 Pro Line Level Inputs small.jpg\|400px\|align=Right\|Caption=The L1 Pro line-level inputs are the 1/4-inch (6.3 mm) Tip-Ring-Sleeve jacks on channels 1, 2, 3]]


	;Don't connect Line-Level Inputs to the XLR Inputs (Inputs 1 and 2) on the L1 Pro.		;Don't connect Line-Level Inputs to the XLR Inputs (Inputs 1 and 2) on the L1 Pro.
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	===Balanced 1/4 inch tip-ring-sleeve connection (Line Level) ===		===Balanced 1/4 inch tip-ring-sleeve connection (Line Level) ===
	Set the Helix 1/4 outputs to Line level and use 1/4 inch (6.3 mm) Tip-Ring-Sleeve cables to inputs 1, 2, or 3. If connecting to inputs 1 or 2 set the ToneMatch switch to Off and tone controls to 12:00 o'clock and reverb off.		Set the Helix 1/4 outputs to Line level and use 1/4 inch (6.3 mm) Tip-Ring-Sleeve cables to inputs 1, 2, or 3. If connecting to inputs 1 or 2 set the ToneMatch switch to Off and tone controls to 12:00 o'clock and reverb off.

	~~===Balanced XLR connection (Mic Level) ===~~
	~~Set the XLR outputs to MIC level, you can use XLR cables to inputs 1 and 2. Set the ToneMatch switch to Off and tone controls to 12:00 o'clock and reverb off.~~


	===Balanced XLR to 1/4 inch tip-ring-sleeve connection mono (Line Level) ===		===Balanced XLR to 1/4 inch tip-ring-sleeve connection mono (Line Level) ===
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	Set the output level on the Helix to Line level if using the XLR to 1/4 inch (6.3 mm) Tip-Ring-Sleeve		Set the output level on the Helix to Line level if using the XLR to 1/4 inch (6.3 mm) Tip-Ring-Sleeve
	On the L1 Pro - running mono, connect to input 3 (that's as close to FRFR as you can get). If you want to run left/right outputs (there's no real point because the L1 Pro is mono anyway),		On the L1 Pro - running mono, connect to input 3 (that's as close to FRFR as you can get). If you want to run left/right outputs (there's no real point because the L1 Pro is mono anyway),

			===Balanced XLR connection (Mic Level) ===
			Set the XLR outputs to MIC level, you can use XLR cables to inputs 1 and 2. Set the ToneMatch switch to Off and tone controls to 12:00 o'clock and reverb off.

	===Ordinary guitar cable (avoid using cables longer than 6 meters) (Instrument Level) ===		===Ordinary guitar cable (avoid using cables longer than 6 meters) (Instrument Level) ===

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	;Answer - you have lots of options using the information above		;Answer - you have lots of options using the information above
	== Summary ==		== Summary ==

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 ;Question How do I connect a Line 6 Helix to an L1 Pro
 From Helix Help https://helixhelp.com/tips-and-guides/helix/global-settings.
 "XLR Outputs Choose "Mic" when connecting the Helix XLR outputs to standalone mic preamps or the XLR mic inputs on mixers; choose "Line" when connecting to studio monitors or the line inputs on mixers. When using a mono playback system, connect only the LEFT/MONO XLR jack."
 ;Answer - you have lots of options using the information above
-===Balanced XLR connection===
+== Summary ==
 Set the XLR outputs to MIC level, you can use XLR cables to inputs 1 and 2. Set the ToneMatch switch to Off and tone controls to 12:00 o'clock and reverb off.
-===Balanced XLR to 1/4 inch tip-ring-sleeve connection mono leaving inputs 1&2 open===
+===Balanced XLR to 1/4 inch tip-ring-sleeve connection mono (Line Level) ===
 Set the output level on the Helix to Line level if using the XLR to 1/4 inch (6.3 mm) Tip-Ring-Sleeve
 On the L1 Pro - running mono, connect to input 3 (that's as close to FRFR as you can get). If you want to run left/right outputs (there's no real point because the L1 Pro is mono anyway),
-===Ordinary guitar cable (avoid using cables longer than 6 meters)===
+===Ordinary guitar cable (avoid using cables longer than 6 meters) (Instrument Level) ===
 Set the output on the Helix 1/4 inch output(s) to Instrument level and use an ordinary guitar cable (1/4 inch tip-sleeve) to inputs 1 or 2. Set the ToneMatch switch to Off and tone controls to 12:00 o'clock and reverb off.

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	Connect the output(s) of a line-level source (e.g. Helix line-level outputs) to the line-level inputs of the L1 Pro. These are the 1/4-inch (6.3 mm) Tip-Ring-Sleeve jacks on L1 Pro inputa 1, 2, 3.		Connect the output(s) of a line-level source (e.g. Helix line-level outputs) to the line-level inputs of the L1 Pro. These are the 1/4-inch (6.3 mm) Tip-Ring-Sleeve jacks on L1 Pro inputa 1, 2, 3.

	;Note: The XLR jacks on the L1 Pro are microphone-level signal sources, '''not''' line-level outputs.		;Note: The 1/4 inch (6.3 mm) Tip-Ring-Sleeve inputs are line-level balanced. <br>
			The XLR jacks on the L1 Pro are microphone-level signal sources, '''not''' line-level outputs.

	[[File:L1 Pro Line Level Inputs small.jpg\|400px\|align=Right\|Caption=The L1 Pro line-level inputs are the 1/4-inch (6.3 mm) Tip-Ring-Sleeve jacks on channels 1, 2, 3]]		[[File:L1 Pro Line Level Inputs small.jpg\|400px\|align=Right\|Caption=The L1 Pro line-level inputs are the 1/4-inch (6.3 mm) Tip-Ring-Sleeve jacks on channels 1, 2, 3]]


	;Don't connect Line-Level ~~Inputs~~ to the XLR Inputs (Inputs 1 and 2) on the L1 Pro.		;Don't connect Line-Level sources to the XLR Inputs (Inputs 1 and 2) on the L1 Pro.
	:Connecting a line-level source (such as mixer output) to a mic-level input will cause the sound to be loud and distorted because the line signal is much stronger than what the mic input will accept. Inputs and outputs on many mixers are switchable for either mic or line-level operation. If the mixer has the option to switch the output to mic-level, then you can use the XLR inputs on the L1 Pro.		:Connecting a line-level source (such as mixer output) to a mic-level input will cause the sound to be loud and distorted because the line signal is much stronger than what the mic input will accept. Inputs and outputs on many mixers are switchable for either mic or line-level operation. If the mixer has the option to switch the output to mic-level, then you can use the XLR inputs on the L1 Pro.

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	===Balanced 1/4 inch tip-ring-sleeve connection (Line Level) ===		===Balanced 1/4 inch tip-ring-sleeve connection (Line Level) ===
	Set the Helix 1/4 outputs to Line level and use 1/4 inch (6.3 mm) Tip-Ring-Sleeve cables to inputs 1, 2, or 3. If connecting to inputs 1 or 2 set the ToneMatch switch to Off and ~~tone~~ controls to 12:00 o'clock and ~~reverb~~ off.		Set the Helix 1/4 outputs to Line level and use 1/4 inch (6.3 mm) Tip-Ring-Sleeve cables to inputs 1, 2, or 3. If connecting to inputs 1 or 2 set the ToneMatch switch to Off and Tone controls to 12:00 o'clock and Reverb off.

	===Balanced XLR to 1/4 inch tip-ring-sleeve connection mono (Line Level) ===		===Balanced XLR to 1/4 inch tip-ring-sleeve connection mono (Line Level) ===
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	===Balanced XLR connection (Mic Level) ===		===Balanced XLR connection (Mic Level) ===
	Set the XLR outputs to MIC level, you can use XLR cables to inputs 1 and 2. Set the ToneMatch switch to Off and ~~tone~~ controls to 12:00 o'clock and ~~reverb~~ off.		Set the XLR outputs to MIC level, you can use XLR cables to inputs 1 and 2. Set the ToneMatch switch to Off and Tone controls to 12:00 o'clock and Reverb off.

	===Ordinary guitar cable (avoid using cables longer than 6 meters) (Instrument Level) ===		===Ordinary guitar cable (avoid using cables longer than 6 meters) (Instrument Level) ===
	Set the output on the Helix 1/4 inch output(s) to Instrument level and use an ordinary guitar cable (1/4 inch tip-sleeve) to inputs 1 or 2. Set the ToneMatch switch to Off and ~~tone~~ controls to 12:00 o'clock and ~~reverb~~ off.		Set the output on the Helix 1/4 inch output(s) to Instrument level and use an ordinary guitar cable (1/4 inch tip-sleeve) to inputs 1 or 2. Set the ToneMatch switch to Off and Tone controls to 12:00 o'clock and Reverb off.

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