EVO 16 includes two instrument inputs to directly connect instruments such
as electric guitars and basses. The instrument input is sometimes also known
as a DI (Direct Injection) and provides a high input impedance, which enables
you to get the best tone from your instruments.
The two instrument inputs are found on the front of EVO 16, and accept
unbalanced TS jacks, just like the ones you’d plug into a guitar amp.
By default, these inputs are used as line & microphone level inputs but they
can both be changed to Instrument Mode.
Instrument Input
HARDWARE
When using the instrument inputs set your gain as you would with the Mic/
Line inputs, either using Smartgain or the Control Wheel.
Remember:
After you’ve finished recording via the instrument inputs, you’ll
need to switch them back to line & microphone level inputs. To do this, press
whichever instrument channel button you’re using, then press the Instrument
button. This essentially turns off the DI circuit, allowing you to use line and &
microphone level devices.
Instrument Button
Instrument Inputs
HARDWARE
If you try and activate phantom power on Channels 1+2 whilst the instrument
input is active, an error screen will show as it is not possible to have both active
at once.
To do this, select either channel 1 or 2, then press the Instrument button. The
button will then illuminate as well as display the temporary popup on screen.
To turn off Instrument mode, press the Instrument button again.
