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NanoBass Reference Manual
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Audio
There are two quarter-inch audio output jacks on the back of the NanoBass. One
of them is marked LEFT and the other is marked RIGHT. To get set up for
audio, just run mono audio cables from these outputs to the corresponding LEFT
and RIGHT input jacks on your mixer, amplifier, power amp, or powered
speakers.
In a pinch you can get by with hooking up only one of the audio outputs, but I
don’t recommend it. If you do that you’ll be missing out on half the true-stereo
sound in each program, not to mention big chunks of stereo reverb and effects.
If only one audio jack is in use, then the NanoBass automatically sums its output
signal to mono.
And besides — with all the money you saved buying the NanoBass in the first
place, you really ought to be able to afford two audio cables (preferably good
ones).
TIPS:
Here are some things to avoid when working with audio cables. You experienced
folks should check these out, too, instead of rushing ahead, because this is an
area where you may know less than you think you do. (I can’t begin to tell you
how many supposedly “professional” musicians and recording engineers I’ve
seen break the following rules, to their very real regret.)
_ Do NOT bundle audio cables and AC power cords together. The field from
the alternating current in the power cord will leak through even well-shielded
cables, inducing noise and distortion in your audio signal.