Mixer to Two L1 Model II

Introduction

Connect a third party mixer to two L1 Model IIs.

Most modern mixers have balanced outputs.

These will be

XLR

or

1/4 inch (6.3 mm) Tip-Ring-Sleeve

Connect a Third Party Mixer to Two L1 Model II

XLR Outputs

The output from the Third Party Mixer is a balanced mono XLR and the input on the L1 Model II is a balanced mono 1/4 inch (6.35 mm) Tip-Ring-Sleeve so use a cable like this.

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XLR Female to 1/4" Male TRS Cable

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1/4 inch (6.3 mm) Tip-Ring-Sleeve Outputs

The output from the Third Party Mixer is a balanced mono 1/4 inch (6.35 mm) Tip-Ring-Sleeve and the input on the L1 Model II is a balanced mono 1/4 inch (6.35 mm) Tip-Ring-Sleeve so use a cable like this.

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1/4" TRS Balanced Patch Cable (audiopile.net)

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L1 Model II Gain Staging

For each L1 Model II

L1 Model II Analog Input

The Analog input is a 1/4 inch (6.3 mm) Tip-Ring-Sleeve balanced input jack.

Analog input trim (volume, or gain) control

Setting the trim level on the Model II Power Stand is a one-time step. Once you have matched the output of the ToneMatch mixer to the input of the L1 you don't need to adjust it again.

T4S/T8S ToneMatch Mixers

1. Connect the source device Main Output to the L1 Model II Analog Input
2. Set the Analog Input trim to 9:00 o'clock. Control the volume with the Master Volume on the ToneMatch mixer.
   
   If you set the input trim higher, you will have excessive line noise.
3. If the Signal/Clip indicator glows red, decrease the Trim level so that it glows only green or yellow.

For third-party mixers

1. Set the Trim control on the power stand to the 0 (zero) position.
2. Connect the third-party mixer Main Output to the L1 Model II Analog Input
3. Adjust the volume of the third-party Main Output to the reference or nominal output level.
   • On analog consoles this may be marked as unity or 0 dB.
   • On digital consoles this may be marked as -18 dBFS. The exact value (-18 dBFS to -20 dBFS) may vary depending your location.
   • Refer to the manual for the third-party for details.
4. If the Signal/Clip indicator glows red, decrease the Trim level so that it glows only green or yellow.

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