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Key-Largo™

Radial Engineering Ltd.

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reCOrDiNG vS. Live MODe

The Key-Largo has two modes, set via the USB ASSIGN recessed 

control on the side of the unit. When this switch is disengaged the 

Key-Largo is set to LIVE mode. This means the USB audio from the 

computer is treated like any other keyboard input; you can send it to 

the effects loop, blend it with the other keyboard inputs, and control it 

with an external volume pedal. Most players will keep the Key-Largo in 

LIVE mode for the majority of the time, especially when using the device 

during a performance.  

Recording

Live

When the recessed switch is engaged, the Key-Largo is in RECORDING 

mode, and the USB audio from the computer is sent directly to the MAIN 

and MONITOR outputs. This configures the Key-Largo for use as a USB 

recording interface for tracking and overdubbing keyboards. You can 

use the volume pedal to control your performance without affecting the 

backing tracks that you’re playing along to, and the effects loop will only 

affect the inputs that you’ll be recording. In this mode, the USB EFX 

SEND will not be active, and an external volume pedal will not affect the 

signal returning from the computer.    

In LIVE mode, the Key-Largo is the centerpiece of your performance rig. Control your inputs, 

sustain, effects, and output volume in a compact footprint.

In RECORDING mode the Key-Largo is a powerful 24bit/192kHz interface, allowing you to 

capture ideas on the road or in the studio. 

Summary of Contents for Key Largo

Page 1: ...USER GUIDE KEY LARGO Radial Engineering Ltd 1588 Kebet Way Port Coquitlam BC V3C 5M5 Tel 604 942 1001 Fax 604 942 1010 email info radialeng com www radialeng com...

Page 2: ...all in a compact pedal that can be easily controlled during a live performance The Key Largo is packed with features and offers a number of ways in which it can be used To fully utilize all the possib...

Page 3: ...left input only the Key Largo will automatically route the signal to both the left and right outputs USB In addition to functioning as a mixer the Key Largo is also a high quality USB audio interface...

Page 4: ...5 USB LEVEL CONTROL Used to adjust the USB audio return from your laptop 6 EFX RETURN Master effects return control used to optimise the effects loop signal path 7 MONITOR OUT Used to adjust the stage...

Page 5: ...d to feed a pair of powered speakers for on stage monitoring 16 MAIN OUT Stereo XLR balanced outputs are used to feed the PA system transformer isolated to eliminate ground loops 17 VOLUME PEDAL SEND...

Page 6: ...The Key Largo is powered via a 15VDC center pin positive supply A power supply cable lock is located just above this connection allowing you to secure the cable and prevent accidental disconnection U...

Page 7: ...N OUT to the PA or a set of powered speakers via XLR cables Start with the CH 1 level control at around 12 o clock and slowly turn up the MAIN level until you can hear your first keyboard Repeat the p...

Page 8: ...com radial drivers php to download the latest drivers for the Key Largo Install these drivers before connecting the Key Largo to your computer via USB Once connected to your computer via USB the Key L...

Page 9: ...make sure that the recessed Effects switch is disengaged Use insert cables wired with TRS to 2x TS connectors to connect the SEND jack to the left and right inputs of the effects unit and use a second...

Page 10: ...then engage the recessed sustain switch on the side of the Key Largo to change the connection from normally open to normally closed Adding a Volume Pedal You can use an external stereo volume pedal to...

Page 11: ...I output of your keyboard to the MIDI IN on the Key Largo using a standard MIDI 5 pin DIN connector Please refer to your DAW s manual for instructions on how to set up a MIDI record playback track or...

Page 12: ...is in RECORDING mode and the USB audio from the computer is sent directly to the MAIN and MONITOR outputs This configures the Key Largo for use as a USB recording interface for tracking and overdubbi...

Page 13: ...20k Ohms Input Impedance FX Return 50k Ohms Input Impedance Volume Return 485k Ohms Output Impedance XLR 300 Ohms Output Impedance 1 4 450 Ohms Output Impedance FX Send 1k Ohms Output Impedance Volume...

Page 14: ...OUT MAIN OUT FX RETURN FX RECV MON LEVEL MAIN LEVEL FX FOOTSWTICH VOL SEND VOL RETURN MAIN FX MIX INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 USB INPUT LEVEL FX SEND LEVEL FX SEND LEVEL FX SEND FX SEND LEVEL Block Diagr...

Page 15: ...IN OUT FX RETURN FX RECV MON LEVEL MAIN LEVEL LIFT FX FOOTSWTICH LIFT VOL SEND VOL RETURN MAIN FX MIX INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 USB INPUT LEVEL FX SEND LEVEL FX SEND LEVEL FX SEND LEVEL Block Diagram re...

Page 16: ...showing date of purchase and the dealer name must accompany any request for work to be performed under this limited and transferable warranty This warranty shall not apply if the product has been dama...

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