Setup and Use
10
The LK-Solo has two front panel inputs for recording source connection:
CH1/MONO
and
CH2
.
The
CH1/MONO Input
can serve as a MONO input when only one source is to be recorded. When there is
nothing plugged into the front panel
CH2
input, the signal is routed from the
CH1/MONO
input to both the
CH1
and
CH2
inputs. Due to the direct connection between the front and rear panel jacks, when a mono
signal is routed to both
CH1
and
CH2
inputs, the same signal will appear on both
CH1
and
CH2
outputs.
PANNING
The source signal or signals in the headphone mix are automatically distributed in the following manner:
1.) When only one source is connected to the front panel
CH1/MONO
input, the signal is routed to
CH1
and
CH2
, resulting in the signal appearing in the headphone mix with CENTER panning when the Volume is
adjusted using the
CH1+2
setting.
2.) When either two separate sources or one stereo source are connected to the front panel
CH1/MONO
and
CH2
inputs, the CH1 signal will appear in the headphone mix with LEFT panning and the CH2 signal will
appear with RIGHT panning. With individual sources, the individual
CH1
and
CH2
settings would typically be
used to control the Volume. For stereo sources, the
CH1+2
setting allows easy adjustment of both channels
at the same time.
1.
First, complete all steps listed in the section titled
Setup for Playback Listening
included
previously in this chapter of the manual.
2.
Select
CH1+CH2
, and lower the Volume to zero.
3.
Connect live signal source to
CH1 Input/ Mono Input
.
4.
Connect
CH1 Output
to the analog record input of your DAW. Use balanced cables
for balanced
signals or unbalanced cables for unbalanced signals.
5.
Raise the Volume of
CH1+2
to the optimal level.
CH1+2, CH1
, and
CH2
are three completely independent Volume settings. Changing the Volume of
CH1
or
CH2
does not affect the Volume of
CH1+2
, or vice versa. By selecting either
CH1
or
CH2
and rotating
the knob, the unit will suddenly switch to stereo mode Volume settings. If
CH1
or
CH2
are set to a much
higher Volume setting than
CH1+2
, a sudden increase in loudness will be heard, and damage to
hearing/headphones may result. To prevent damage in case of accidentally switching to stereo mode, it
is highly recommended to make sure that
CH1
and
CH2
are both muted during setup.