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Q: What is the recommended order to turn components on and off? | Q: What is the recommended order to turn components on and off? | ||
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| − | * Turn off the powered | + | * Turn off the powered loudspeakers first. |
We want to avoid amplifying the sounds of connecting and disconnecting things in the signal chain. | We want to avoid amplifying the sounds of connecting and disconnecting things in the signal chain. | ||
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=== Terminology === | === Terminology === | ||
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| − | * The powered loudspeaker is | + | * The powered loudspeaker is anything with an amplifier: |
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Revision as of 11:38, 22 November 2019
Introduction
Q: What is the recommended order to turn components on and off?
A: Short version:
- Turn on the powered loudspeakers last.
- Turn off the powered loudspeakers first.
We want to avoid amplifying the sounds of connecting and disconnecting things in the signal chain.
Terminology
For this discussion
- The powered loudspeaker is anything with an amplifier:
- L1 Compact
- L1 Model 1S
- L1 Model II
- S1 Pro system
- F1 Model 812 Flexible Array Loudspeaker
- PackLite® power amplifier model A1
- Any third-party active loudspeaker (has an amp and loudspeaker)
- The mixer is
- Any Template:ToneMatch mixer or T1 ToneMatch Audio Engine
- Any third-party mixer
Overview
- Power on
- Follow the signal path from source to loudspeaker.
- Power off
- Do the reverse of Power on.
Detail
Power On
- Follow the signal path from source to loudspeaker.
- Turn on anything that plugs into an input on the mixer
- Turn on the mixer mixer
- Turn on powered loudspeaker
Power off
- Turn off powered loudspeaker
- If you have an PackLite® power amplifier model A1, turn it off first
- L1 Model 1S and L1 Model II only, you can remove the Cylindrical Radiator® and B1 Bass Module and B2 Bass Module first if you like.
- Turn off the mixer
- Turn off anything that plugs into an input on the mixer
Summary
Turn on the powered loudspeaker last.
Turn off the powered loudspeaker first.