before using your std read this
what is an std?
The STD consists of two parts' the base unit and a special purpose
cable with a male xlr on one end and a 1/4" phone plug on the other.
The 1/4" phone plug contains components critical to the operation
of the STD and has no user serviceable parts inside (we're not kid-
ding here). The Base unit has an xlr input, two 1/4" jack outputs
and a ground lift for the second output. Internal to this unit are
two nine-volt batteries, which are included and already installed.
The current requirements of these batteries are very low but the xlr
input should be disconnected when not in use in order to extend the
life of the batteries. We recommend replacing the batteries yearly
as an exhausted battery will increase the distortion of the STD and
should be avoided.
proper hookup
The STD's special purpose cable 1/4" plug end inserts directly into
your instrument's jack, the xlr end plugs into an external mic cable
which can be as long as 100 feet (this mic cable is not supplied with
the STD). The other end of the mic cable plugs into the STD base
units female xlr input. You may use a mic tie line as well as a mic
cable in between the STD special purpose cable and the base unit,
such as in a studio situation. Plug a guitar cable into one of the two
output 1/4" jacks on the base unit and plug the other end into your
instrument amplifier or direct box. You may plug two devices in at
the same time to split off to two instrument amps or split between
an instrument amp and a direct box. If a hum occurs in your amp
or direct box feed when two devices are plugged into the STD (but
not with just one device plugged in) try pushing the earth lift button.
This should eliminate what is called a ground loop, which would
be the most likely cause of the hum. If you need to feed a head in
the control room and a combo style amp in the studio you can feed
one 1/4" out to the head and the other through a long guitar cable
to the combo amp located in the studio. This set up can however
be more susceptible to hum caused by a ground loop that cannot
always be solved by the earth lift button because of the two ampli-
fiers plugged into different AC sockets which could have different
ground potentials.
warranty
The STD is warranted against defects in materials and workman-
ship for one year (this warranty does not include the batteries). If
you experience a failure during the warranty period, please call or
e-mail Little Labs with details of the failure then return the STD
to us. We will repair or replace the unit at our option and return it
to you. Remember to include your name, address (no P.O. boxes)
and phone number, along with a copy of your original sales in-
voice showing store name and date of sale. If your STD is past the
warranty date, it is in our interest for all Little Labs products to be
functioning properly so please follow the same instructions as the
warranty repair. We will contact you with the cost of the repair (our
repair costs are always reasonable).
