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This is an overview of how you can connect a third party mixer to an L1 as the main output and {{S1}} as a monitor.
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== Applicability ==
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=== Example ===
This article applies to connecting a third party mixer an {{L1}} as the system and to the {{S1}} as a monitor
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You can connect using the XLR outputs from a mixer.
  
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This assumes you are running mono and have all mixer inputs panned up the middle.
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==== XLR Outputs ====
 
[[File:Yamaha MG10XU L1 S1 XLR.jpg|400px]]
 
[[File:Yamaha MG10XU L1 S1 XLR.jpg|400px]]
  
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You can connect using the {{1/4 TRS}} outputs from a mixer.
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====  {{1/4 TRS}} Outputs ====
 
[[File:Yamaha MG10XU L1 S1 TRS.jpg|400px]]
 
[[File:Yamaha MG10XU L1 S1 TRS.jpg|400px]]
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====  XLR and {{1/4 TRS}} Outputs ====
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If your mixer has both XLR and {{1/4 TRS}} outputs, you can pan all inputs to one side (e.g., Left) and connect like this.
  
 
[[File:Yamaha MG10XU L1 S1 14 XLR trs.jpg|400px]]
 
[[File:Yamaha MG10XU L1 S1 14 XLR trs.jpg|400px]]
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==== {{S1}} Settings ====
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Set the controls on the {{S1}} like this.
  
 
[[File:S1 Pro Settings for mixer.jpg|250px|S1 Pro inputs]]
 
[[File:S1 Pro Settings for mixer.jpg|250px|S1 Pro inputs]]
  
 
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==Cables==
 
==Cables==
 
[[File:14trstotrs.jpg|200px|right|{{1/4 TRS}}]]
 
[[File:14trstotrs.jpg|200px|right|{{1/4 TRS}}]]
 
:The {{T1}} Analog Outputs and the {{S1}} 1/4 inch (6.3 mm) inputs are '''balanced'''. For best results use a {{1/4 TRS}} cable for a balanced connection. You can use a {{1/4 TS}} , but you will lose up to -6 dB in signal strength and you may pick up line noise.
 
:The {{T1}} Analog Outputs and the {{S1}} 1/4 inch (6.3 mm) inputs are '''balanced'''. For best results use a {{1/4 TRS}} cable for a balanced connection. You can use a {{1/4 TS}} , but you will lose up to -6 dB in signal strength and you may pick up line noise.
 
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=={{S1}} settings==
 
=={{S1}} settings==
 
On the {{S1}} use these settings while you are setting up.
 
On the {{S1}} use these settings while you are setting up.
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For each channel you are using on the S1 Pro System,  
 
For each channel you are using on the S1 Pro System,  
 
# Turn the channel volume off
 
# Turn the channel volume off
# Connect the {{T1}} Master Output of {{T1}} Aux Output
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# Connect the mixer output to the {{S1}}
# Set the {{T1}} to the maximum you will use during your performance.  
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# Set the mixer to the maximum you will use during your performance.  
 
# While playing/singing as loud as you will during your performance, bring up the {{S1}} channel volume until you see solid green on the channel indicator light. Occasional flickers of red are okay. If you see solid red or you hear distortion, turn down the volume.
 
# While playing/singing as loud as you will during your performance, bring up the {{S1}} channel volume until you see solid green on the channel indicator light. Occasional flickers of red are okay. If you see solid red or you hear distortion, turn down the volume.
  
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Latest revision as of 22:23, 16 November 2019

L1 Model II This information is applicable to the L1®  Model II
S1 Pro  This information is applicable to the S1 Pro system

Example

You can connect using the XLR outputs from a mixer.

This assumes you are running mono and have all mixer inputs panned up the middle.

XLR Outputs

Yamaha MG10XU L1 S1 XLR.jpg

You can connect using the 1/4 inch (6.35 mm) Tip-Ring-Sleeve outputs from a mixer.

1/4 inch (6.35 mm) Tip-Ring-Sleeve Outputs

Yamaha MG10XU L1 S1 TRS.jpg


XLR and 1/4 inch (6.35 mm) Tip-Ring-Sleeve Outputs

If your mixer has both XLR and 1/4 inch (6.35 mm) Tip-Ring-Sleeve outputs, you can pan all inputs to one side (e.g., Left) and connect like this.

Yamaha MG10XU L1 S1 14 XLR trs.jpg

S1 Pro System Settings

Set the controls on the S1 Pro System like this.

S1 Pro inputs

S1 Pro System settings

On the S1 Pro System use these settings while you are setting up.

S1 Pro Settings for mixer.jpg

  • Reverb OFF
  • Bass at 12:00 o'clock
  • Treble at 12:00 o'clock
  • ToneMatch switch OFF

You can adjust the Reverb, Bass, and Treble after you get your basic sound working.

S1 Pro System Gain Staging

For each channel you are using on the S1 Pro System,

  1. Turn the channel volume off
  2. Connect the mixer output to the S1 Pro System
  3. Set the mixer to the maximum you will use during your performance.
  4. While playing/singing as loud as you will during your performance, bring up the S1 Pro System channel volume until you see solid green on the channel indicator light. Occasional flickers of red are okay. If you see solid red or you hear distortion, turn down the volume.