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A: "pad" is short for an "Attenuation Pad".

This is a device used to lower the signal level between two ~~other~~ devices.

This is a device used to lower the signal level between two devices.

With the L1® family of products, the most likely place you will use this is in front of a [[Model I]] (or [[Classic]]) Power Stand Channel 1 or Channel 2.

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* Cost: $20-30 on the web

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=== Pad between L1 Pro XLR Inputs and Line Level Source ===

The L1 Pro channel 1 and 2 inputs use Combo Jacks (XLR and 1/4 inch (6.3 mm) Tip-Ring-Sleeve or 1/4 inch (6.3mm) Tip-Sleeve. The XLR inputs are MIC level inputs. If you want to connect a Line Level source, you may clip or overload the L1 input, or have trouble controlling the volume. Use a Pad to attenuate (lower) the signal for a better match if using the XLR inputs.

Line Level Sources:

* L1 Pro Line Out

* S1 Pro+ Line Out

=== Pad between S1 Pro and S1 Pro+ XLR Inputs and Line Level Source ===

The L1 Pro channel 1 and 2 inputs use Combo Jacks (XLR and 1/4 inch (6.3 mm) Tip-Ring-Sleeve or 1/4 inch (6.3mm) Tip-Sleeve. The XLR inputs are MIC level inputs. If you want to connect a Line Level source, you may clip or overload the L1 input, or have trouble controlling the volume. Use a Pad to attenuate (lower) the signal for a better match if using the XLR inputs.

Line Level Sources:

* L1 Pro Line Out

* S1 Pro+ Line Out

=== Pad between {{Model II}} and {{A1}} ===

If you are using a {{Model II}} with a {{B2}} and an {{A1}}, you may find that the Red LED on the {{A1}} lights up earlier than expected. You can put a 10 dB Pad between the Model II Power Stand Bass Line Out and the {{A1}} input.

Unfortunately, most Pads have XLR connectors, so you may need to get some Tip-Ring-Sleeve to XLR adapters to make all the connections.

=== Pads for {{PS1}} Inputs ===

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=== Daisy Chaining {{PS1}}s ===

Another application (although relatively rare) is if you want to connect the output of one {{PS1}} to input of another. Sometimes called ''daisy chain''ing, you can connect the Line-Out of one {{PS1}} to Channel 1 or 2 of another. In that case you probably want to have a -20 dB pad inline, between the Line-Out of the first System and the Channel 1 or 2 XLR input of the second. See [[PS1 Powerstand / Daisy Chain]] for more information.

Another application (although relatively rare) is if you want to connect the output of one {{PS1}} to input of another. Sometimes called ''daisy chain''ing, you can connect the Line-Out of one {{PS1}} to Channel 1 or 2 of another. In that case you probably want to have a -20 dB pad inline, between the Line-Out of the first System and the Channel 1 or 2 XLR input of the second. {{Why Use a -20 dB Pad}}

See [[PS1 Powerstand / Daisy Chain]] for more information.

You can find separate attenuation pads like this:

~~{{#Click~~:http://www.bing.com/search?q=whirlwind+IMPAD20~~|Image:Pad.jpg~~|200px|Find them on the web}}

[[File:Pad.jpg|link=http://www.bing.com/search?q=whirlwind+IMPAD20|200px|Find them on the web]]

Cost: $20-30 on the web

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 A: "pad" is short for an "Attenuation Pad".
-This is a device used to lower the signal level between two other devices.
+This is a device used to lower the signal level between two devices.
 With the L1® family of products, the most likely place you will use this is in front of a [[Model I]] (or [[Classic]]) Power Stand Channel 1 or Channel 2.
-{{#Click:http://www.bing.com/search?q=whirlwind+IMPAD20|Image:Pad.jpg|200px|Find them on the web}}
+[[File:Pad.jpg|link=http://www.bing.com/search?q=whirlwind+IMPAD20|200px|Find them on the web]]
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 * Cost: $20-30 on the web
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+=== Pad between L1 Pro XLR Inputs and Line Level Source ===
+The L1 Pro channel 1 and 2 inputs use Combo Jacks (XLR and 1/4 inch (6.3 mm) Tip-Ring-Sleeve or 1/4 inch (6.3mm) Tip-Sleeve. The XLR inputs are MIC level inputs. If you want to connect a Line Level source, you may clip or overload the L1 input, or have trouble controlling the volume. Use a Pad to attenuate (lower) the signal for a better match if using the XLR inputs.
+Line Level Sources:
+* L1 Pro Line Out
+* S1 Pro+ Line Out
+=== Pad between S1 Pro and S1 Pro+ XLR Inputs and Line Level Source ===
+The L1 Pro channel 1 and 2 inputs use Combo Jacks (XLR and 1/4 inch (6.3 mm) Tip-Ring-Sleeve or 1/4 inch (6.3mm) Tip-Sleeve. The XLR inputs are MIC level inputs. If you want to connect a Line Level source, you may clip or overload the L1 input, or have trouble controlling the volume. Use a Pad to attenuate (lower) the signal for a better match if using the XLR inputs.
+Line Level Sources:
+* L1 Pro Line Out
+* S1 Pro+ Line Out
+=== Pad between {{Model II}} and {{A1}} ===
+If you are using a {{Model II}} with a {{B2}} and an {{A1}}, you may find that the Red LED on the {{A1}} lights up earlier than expected. You can put a 10 dB Pad between the Model II Power Stand Bass Line Out and the {{A1}} input.
+Unfortunately, most Pads have XLR connectors, so you may need to get some Tip-Ring-Sleeve to XLR adapters to make all the connections.
 === Pads for {{PS1}} Inputs  ===
 {{Model I icon}} {{Classic icon}}
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 === Daisy Chaining {{PS1}}s  ===
-Another application (although relatively rare) is if you want to connect the output of one {{PS1}} to input of another. Sometimes called ''daisy chain''ing, you can connect the Line-Out of one {{PS1}} to Channel 1 or 2 of another. In that case you probably want to have a -20 dB pad inline, between the Line-Out of the first System and the Channel 1 or 2 XLR input of the second. See [[PS1 Powerstand / Daisy Chain]] for more information.
+Another application (although relatively rare) is if you want to connect the output of one {{PS1}} to input of another. Sometimes called ''daisy chain''ing, you can connect the Line-Out of one {{PS1}} to Channel 1 or 2 of another. In that case you probably want to have a -20 dB pad inline, between the Line-Out of the first System and the Channel 1 or 2 XLR input of the second. {{Why Use a -20 dB Pad}}
+See [[PS1 Powerstand / Daisy Chain]] for more information.
 You can find separate attenuation pads like this:
-{{#Click:http://www.bing.com/search?q=whirlwind+IMPAD20|Image:Pad.jpg|200px|Find them on the web}}
+[[File:Pad.jpg|link=http://www.bing.com/search?q=whirlwind+IMPAD20|200px|Find them on the web]]
 Cost: $20-30 on the web
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 [[Category:Pad]]
 [[Category:XLR]]
+[[Category:Daisy Chain]]