LR Baggs Session DI to ToneMatch Mixer T1/T4S/T8S: Difference between revisions

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You have the option to connect the LR Baggs Session DI to the T4S using an XLR or 1/4 inch (6.3 mm) Tip-Sleeve cable.

~~Using the~~ XLR ~~cable, you may be able~~ to ~~use phantom power from the T4S, although the~~ T4S ~~phantom power is engineered for microphones (only), this may still work~~. The XLR cable will give you a balanced<ref>[[Balanced vs Unbalanced]]</ref> connection and balanced connections are preferable to unbalanced connections in most situations~~. The 1/4 inch (6.3mm) Tip-Sleeve cable connection will give you an unbalanced connection~~.

=== XLR Output ===

[[File:LR Baggs Session DI XLR to T4S.jpg|thumb|LR Baggs Session DI XLR]]

The XLR cable will give you a balanced<ref>[[Balanced vs Unbalanced]]</ref> connection and balanced connections are preferable to unbalanced connections in most situations.

==== Phantom Power ====

[[File:T4S T8S Phantom On.jpg.jpg|thumb|ToneMatch Mixer Phantom Power]]

Using the XLR cable, you may be able to use phantom power from the T4S, although the T4S phantom power is engineered for microphones (only), this may still work.

=== 1/4 inch (6.3mm) Tip-Sleeve Unbalanced===

[[File:LR Baggs Session DI 14 to T4S.jpg|thumb|LR Baggs Session DI 1/4 TS]]

The 1/4 inch (6.3mm) Tip-Sleeve cable connection will give you an unbalanced connection. You will need to provide power for the LR Baggs Session DI with the internal battery or external power supply.

==LR Baggs Session DI Settings==

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# Connect the LR Baggs Session DI to one of the channels 1, 2, 3, or 4

# Set the channel's Trim Control

#* Play the guitar as loud as you will during the performance and set the trim control so you see solid green (occasional flickers of red). If you see solid red, turn down the trim

#: Play the guitar as loud as you will during the performance and set the trim control so you see solid green (occasional flickers of red). If you see solid red, turn down the trim

# Press the CH EDIT button for the channel to which you have connected the LR Baggs Session DI

# Set the ToneMatch Preset to

#* Category: Acoustic Guitars

#: Category: Acoustic Guitars

#* Preset: Flat, A. Guitar zEQ

#: Preset: Flat, A. Guitar zEQ

# Bypass the zEQ, ParaEQ, COMP/GATE, MOD, DELAY, and REVERB settings and use the controls on the LR Baggs Session DI to get the best sound you can

# Turn up the Channel and Master Volume controls so you can hear the guitar

# Add zEQ, ParaEQ, COMP/GATE, MOD, DELAY, and REVERB only after getting the best sound possible without them.

#*Make changes to only one feature at a time and use the Bypass feature (it's called Mute, for Reverb) to compare the sound with and without and effect

#:Make changes to only one feature at a time and use the Bypass feature (it's called Mute, for Reverb) to compare the sound with and without and effect

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 You have the option to connect the LR Baggs Session DI to the T4S using an XLR or 1/4 inch (6.3 mm) Tip-Sleeve cable.
-Using the XLR cable, you may be able to use phantom power from the T4S, although the T4S phantom power is engineered for microphones (only), this may still work.  The XLR cable will give you a balanced<ref>[[Balanced vs Unbalanced]]</ref> connection and balanced connections are preferable to unbalanced connections in most situations. The 1/4 inch (6.3mm) Tip-Sleeve cable connection will give you an unbalanced connection.
+=== XLR Output ===
+[[File:LR Baggs Session DI XLR to T4S.jpg|thumb|LR Baggs Session DI XLR]]
+The XLR cable will give you a balanced<ref>[[Balanced vs Unbalanced]]</ref> connection and balanced connections are preferable to unbalanced connections in most situations.
+==== Phantom Power ====
+[[File:T4S T8S Phantom On.jpg.jpg|thumb|ToneMatch Mixer Phantom Power]]
+Using the XLR cable, you may be able to use phantom power from the T4S, although the T4S phantom power is engineered for microphones (only), this may still work.
+=== 1/4 inch (6.3mm) Tip-Sleeve Unbalanced===
+[[File:LR Baggs Session DI 14 to T4S.jpg|thumb|LR Baggs Session DI 1/4 TS]]
+The 1/4 inch (6.3mm) Tip-Sleeve cable connection will give you an unbalanced connection. You will need to provide power for the LR Baggs Session DI with the internal battery or external power supply.
 ==LR Baggs Session DI Settings==
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 #    Connect the LR Baggs Session DI to one of the channels 1, 2, 3, or 4
 #    Set the channel's Trim Control
-#*        Play the guitar as loud as you will during the performance and set the trim control so you see solid green (occasional flickers of red). If you see solid red, turn down the trim
+#:        Play the guitar as loud as you will during the performance and set the trim control so you see solid green (occasional flickers of red). If you see solid red, turn down the trim
 #    Press the CH EDIT button for the channel to which you have connected the LR Baggs Session DI
 #    Set the ToneMatch Preset to
-#*    Category: Acoustic Guitars
+#:    Category: Acoustic Guitars
-#*    Preset: Flat, A. Guitar zEQ
+#:    Preset: Flat, A. Guitar zEQ
 #    Bypass the zEQ, ParaEQ, COMP/GATE, MOD, DELAY, and REVERB settings and use the controls on the LR Baggs Session DI to get the best sound you can
 #    Turn up the Channel and Master Volume controls so you can hear the guitar
 #    Add zEQ, ParaEQ, COMP/GATE, MOD, DELAY, and REVERB only after getting the best sound possible without them.
-#*Make changes to only one feature at a time and use the Bypass feature (it's called Mute, for Reverb) to compare the sound with and without and effect
+#:Make changes to only one feature at a time and use the Bypass feature (it's called Mute, for Reverb) to compare the sound with and without and effect