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Old 12-03-2011, 08:15 PM
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Default Re: Eleven Rack Impedance and Live Setup help (New Here)

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Originally Posted by TieDyedDevil View Post
First: don't take any more advice from this so-called tech rep. He's wrong on virtually every count. Let me guess: he's sold you (or is trying to sell you) all these extra things you need to make the "proper" connections, isn't he...?

Run XLR cables from the main outs of the Eleven Rack to the inputs on your K12.

Actually, if you're willing to program your Eleven Rack patches for mono output (there's a mono/stereo button on the output block of the signal chain page), you can get by with one cable. The K12 has two inputs and an internal mixer, so you can run two cables if you want to preserve the stereo output of your patches (say, for recording or running to stereo mains on a PA).

You absolutely don't need the direct box. If you only bought the Radial for use with the Eleven Rack, you can return it and put the money back in your pocket.

You, of course, are absolutely correct regarding the purpose of the mic/line switch on the K12. Set it to "line". Or if you decide to run a mono signal from the Eleven Rack, just use the other input of the K12.

BTW, I advise caution when trying out the K12 for the first time with a line-level signal. Start with the K12's gain controls all the way down and bring them up to the desired level. The K12s can hurt you if you let them get too loud. Not an exaggeration...



Again: This is an unnecessary hack. You're probably used to hobbyist-grade modelers that might benefit from a "warming" device. The Eleven Rack doesn't need this.

Run XLRs from the Eleven Rack's main outputs to your board or powered monitor. That's all you really need.
Thanks for the reply man... So Eleven Rack XLR Left and Right out to QSC's XLR's Left and Right set to Line, then house gets the Balanced Mix via QSC's XLR out?
Then how do I use my Boomerang III looper in this setup? Last in the effects loop?
Thanks
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