Connecting Gear
Summary
A short explanation of what “connecting gear” means and why it matters.
Principles
- Balanced vs unbalanced
- Line level vs mic level
- Inputs vs outputs
- Gain staging basics
- Avoiding ground loops
- When to use ToneMatch
- When to use a mixer
Troubleshooting
- No sound
- Distortion
- Hum or buzz
- Feedback
- Wrong cable type
Principles of connecting mixers, instruments, microphones, and external devices.
Common Scenarios
L1® Model II with Mixer to Analog Input
L1 Model I with Mixer to Analog Input
Mixer to L1 Model I or L1 Model II
Mixer to Share Presets on S1 Pro
ToneMatch to Third Party Devices
T8S ToneMatch Mixer to T8S ToneMatch Mixer
T8S ToneMatch Mixer Aux Output to S1 Pro