H9 User Guide
Setting Levels
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Note: It’s usually best to connect the H9 after distortion effects, compressors, EQs, and noise
gates. In some cases, the output of a distortion pedal may be so ‘hot’ (high level) that it will
cause the H9’s input to clip.
Mono/Stereo
The H9 detects which input and output jacks have cables plugged in and routes audio I/O
accordingly. With a Mono Input (Input 1) and Stereo Outputs, the dry contribution for both
outputs comes from the Mono Input (Input 1). With Stereo Inputs, the dry contribution at
Output 1 is from Input 1 and the dry contribution at Output 2 is from Input 2, thereby
maintaining the original signal stereo image.
Typical Setups
Here are some suggested ways of connecting to your rig:
Guitar > H9 > Amp - Mono In/Mono Out
This is the simplest way to connect the H9. Connect your guitar cable to the H9’s Input 1 and
a cable from the H9’s Output 1 to your amp. Input and Output Levels should be adjusted for
best performance – See Setting Levels.
If you are using other stompboxes, it’s best to connect them in front of the H9. Connect the
H9’s Input 1 to the output of the last pedal. If the peak LED lights solidly, reduce the H9’s
input level.
Guitar > H9 > Amp 1/Amp2 – Mono or Stereo In/Stereo Out
Connect your guitar cable to the H9’s Input 1 and a cable from the H9’s Output 1 to one
amp and a second cable from the H9’s Output 2 to the other amp. Input and Output Levels
should be adjusted for best performance – See Setting Levels.
If you are using other stompboxes or pedals, it’s best to connect them in front of the H9.
Connect the H9’s Input 1 to Output 1 of the other pedal. If the other pedal has stereo
outputs, connect its Output 2 to the H9’s Input 2. If the H9’s peak LED lights solidly, reduce
the H9’s input level.
Guitar > Amp Effects Send > H9 > Amp Effects Return
If your Amp has an Effects Loop, you can connect H9’s Input to the Amp Effect Loop Send
and the H9’s Output to the Amp Effect Loop Return. Most guitar amp’s Effects Loops run at
Line Level so set the H9’s Input and Output Levels accordingly – See Setting Levels.
Mixer Effects Send> H9 > Mixer Effects Return
This setup is identical to using a guitar Effects Loop. Connect the H9’s Inputs to the Mixer’s
Effect Send and the H9’s Outputs to the Mixer’s Effect Return. Most Mixer Effects Loops run
at Line Level so set the H9’s Input and Output Levels accordingly – See Setting Levels.
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