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6. SET-UPS
In 4. IN + OUTS we detailed the massive range of connection options you have with the
OPC. In this section we're going to address how to get the most out of your OPC using a
number of these options.
6.1 RECORDING USING
THE TOP PANEL ¼” BUILT-IN SPEAKERS
The ¼” inputs on the Top Panel of your OPC offer a number of straight forward configuration and
set-up options.
6.1.1 BASS
If you're only going to be recording guitar and bass, we'd suggest using Input 1 for guitars and Input
2 for bass, making sure the Instrument/Microphone Switch is set to Instrument. Multi-
instrumentalists in particular benefit from having their choice of instruments wired and ready to go
at all times. Simply select the appropriate INPUT in the application you're working in.
6.1.2 VOCALS
To record vocals insert a 1/4" terminated microphone cable into Input 2, activate the Boost switch,
and select the Microphone position of the Instrument/Microphone Switch. When tracking vocals
we'd monitoring with headphones and turning OPC's Volume Control to 0 to avoid track bleed and
feedback.
[NOTE] Input 1 & 2 are part of the OPC’s audio interface and you must first have one of the
recording applications open before you can monitor these inputs via the OPC's Internal Speakers.
Conversely the Line In L/R Jacks on the back of your OPC bypass the Audio Interface and will not
pass audio to any of the applications. These inputs are extremely useful for running instruments,
multi-effects units, or audio player (with appropriate adapters) through the OPC’s self-powered
Internal Speakers without having to first boot Windows.
6.2 USB MICROPHONES
Insert your USB terminated microphone into the USB input on the Top Panel of your OPC. Some USB
microphones like Blue Microphones Yeti have an on-board headphone output, which is extremely
convenient when tracking vocals. Please see 7. D DEVICES for more information.
