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Q: What is a Pad?

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This is a device used to lower the signal level between two other 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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=== Padding {{PS1}} Inputs ===

We use pads with our {{PS1}}s when running a pro level +4 dBu signal (e.g. output from a mixer) to the XLR inputs on Channels 1 or 2. We want to do this because the input sensitivity for these inputs is set for microphones. To get a better match for levels between the source and our inputs, we can use a pad.

Pads can also help when connecting the ~~PS1~~ Line Outs to ''semi-pro'' or ''consumer'' recording devices. If the ~~PS1~~ Line Outs are too ~~''hot''~~ for the recorder's inputs, a pad can be used to prevent overdriving those inputs into (clipping) distortion.

Pads can also help when connecting the Power Stand Line Outs to ''semi-pro'' or ''consumer'' recording devices. If the Power Stand Line Outs are too high for the recorder's inputs, a pad can be used to prevent overdriving those inputs into clipping distortion.

==== Signal Source that has a Pad ====

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=== Pad with {{PS1}} Line Outs ===

A -20dB pad is also a good choice when connecting the ~~PS1~~ Line Outs to a house PA, or other off-stage system. This would ensure that the house mixing console's inputs can handle the signal level without being overdriven into distortion, especially if the house console has insufficient built-in pads, or none at all. (Beware of the potential for Ground Loops here.)

A -20dB pad is also a good choice when connecting the Power Stand Line Outs to a house PA, or other off-stage system. This would ensure that the house mixing console's inputs can handle the signal level without being overdriven into distortion, especially if the house console has insufficient built-in pads, or none at all. (Beware of the potential for Ground Loops here.)

=== {{T1}} No Pads Required ===

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 Q: What is a Pad?
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 This is a device used to lower the signal level between two other 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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 === Padding {{PS1}} Inputs  ===
+{{Model I icon}} {{Classic icon}}
 We use pads with our {{PS1}}s when running a pro level +4 dBu signal (e.g. output from a mixer) to the XLR inputs on Channels 1 or 2. We want to do this because the input sensitivity for these inputs is set for microphones. To get a better match for levels between the source and our inputs, we can use a pad.
-Pads can also help when connecting the PS1 Line Outs to ''semi-pro'' or ''consumer'' recording devices. If the PS1 Line Outs are too ''hot'' for the recorder's inputs, a pad can be used to prevent overdriving those inputs into (clipping) distortion.
+Pads can also help when connecting the Power Stand Line Outs to ''semi-pro'' or ''consumer'' recording devices. If the Power Stand Line Outs are too high for the recorder's inputs, a pad can be used to prevent overdriving those inputs into clipping distortion.
 ==== Signal Source that has a Pad ====
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 === Pad with {{PS1}} Line Outs ===
-A -20dB pad is also a good choice when connecting the PS1 Line Outs to a house PA, or other off-stage system. This would ensure that the house mixing console's inputs can handle the signal level without being overdriven into distortion, especially if the house console has insufficient built-in pads, or none at all. (Beware of the potential for Ground Loops here.)
+A -20dB pad is also a good choice when connecting the Power Stand Line Outs to a house PA, or other off-stage system. This would ensure that the house mixing console's inputs can handle the signal level without being overdriven into distortion, especially if the house console has insufficient built-in pads, or none at all. (Beware of the potential for Ground Loops here.)
 === {{T1}} No Pads Required  ===