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=== FAQ ==
== FAQ ==
=== Why shouldn’t I use XLR cables from my mixer into Channels 1 or 2? ===
=== Why shouldn’t I use XLR cables from my mixer into Channels 1 or 2? ===
You might be able to, but it often leads to problems.
You might be able to, but it often leads to problems.
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But this is uncommon.
But this is uncommon.


Using XLR → ¼″ TRS into Channel 3 is far more reliable.
Using XLR → ¼″ (6.3 mm) Tip-Ring-Sleeve into Channel 3 is far more reliable.


==== 2. Most mixer XLR outputs are line‑level, which is a poor match for the L1 Pro’s mic‑level XLR inputs ====
==== 2. Most mixer XLR outputs are line‑level, which is a poor match for the L1 Pro’s mic‑level XLR inputs ====
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Channel 3 is designed for line‑level sources and provides:
Channel 3 is designed for line‑level sources and provides:


Proper level matching
* Proper level matching
 
* No ToneMatch presets
No ToneMatch presets
* No Reverb
 
* No DSP gain steps
No reverb
* Lower input sensitivity (less likely to clip/distort)
 
* Full +24 dBu headroom
No EQ
* Predictable behavior
 
No DSP gain steps
 
Lower sensitivity
 
Full +24 dBu headroom
 
Predictable behavior


This is why the recommended method is:
This is why the recommended method is:


Mixer mono out → XLR‑to‑TRS → L1 Pro Channel 3
Mixer mono out → XLR‑to‑Tip-Ring-Sleeve → L1 Pro Channel 3