Avid Technology Eleven Rack, User Manual

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Chapter 8: Eleven Rack Studio Setup 69
2
Set your device’s output volume to its optimal
level. For example, the optimal level for most
keyboards is between 80% and 100% of maxi-
mum volume.
3
If your device has unbalanced (TS) outputs, set
the line inputs on Eleven Rack to –10 dVB by
toggling the Level switch between the Line in-
put jacks to its outward position. If your device
has balanced (TRS) outputs, set the Line inputs
to +4 dVB by toggling the Level switch to its in-
ward position.
Connecting a Microphone to
Eleven Rack
Eleven Rack provides an XLR mic input. It can
accept a microphone, DI box, or any other
mic-level device.
To connect a microphone or other mic-level device
to Eleven Rack:
1
If using a microphone that may be damaged
by phantom power (some ribbons, some tube
condensers), flip the Phantom Power switch (la-
beled
48V ) to OFF.
2
Plug your microphone cable into the Mic in-
put on the front of Eleven Rack.
3
If your microphone requires phantom power,
make sure the microphone is connected, then
flip the Phantom Power switch to ON.
4
Carefully turn the Gain control up to increase
the input level of your microphone signal.
5
If the incoming signal seems too loud or
sounds distorted, even with the Gain knob all
the way down, flip the Pad switch to ON to en-
gage the –20 dB pad.
6
On the front of the Eleven Rack, carefully turn
the Gain control to the right to increase the in-
put level of your microphone signal.
Digital Audio Input and Output
Eleven Rack provides digital inputs and outputs
for AES/EBU and S/PDIF format digital audio de-
vices. You can use these connections to record
from digital sources, use external digital effects,
or send Pro Tools audio to an external digital re-
corder.
Eleven Rack mic-level input and controls
Mic input Phantom
Power (48v)
On/Off
Pad
On/Off
Switch Switch
Mic
Gain
Control
Switch
Eleven Rack can have devices connected to
both the AES/EBU and S/PDIF ports simul-
taneously, but only one format of device can
be used at one time. You can switch be-
tween these two formats from within Pro
Tools LE, or from the front panel of Eleven
Rack, if using it as a standalone processor.