Mixer to L1 Pro: Difference between revisions
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== 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″ | 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 | * Lower input sensitivity (less likely to clip/distort) | ||
* Full +24 dBu headroom | |||
* 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 → | Mixer mono out → XLR‑to‑Tip-Ring-Sleeve → L1 Pro Channel 3 | ||