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Quickstart
Follow these steps to get started with your SOLO/610. For more detailed information, see the other
sections in this manual.
Step 1:
To avoid unexpected sound bursts and/or feedback, mute the audio system before proceeding.
Step 2:
Connect the rear panel OUTPUT to a line-level input of the mixer, audio interface, etc.
Step 3:
Connect a microphone or other balanced source to the rear panel MIC INPUT. Alternately,
connect an electric guitar, bass, or other unbalanced source to the front panel DI input.
Step 4:
Set the front panel MIC/DI switch to the position that matches the input type. MIC selects the
rear panel XLR input; DI selects the front panel ¼” input (both inputs cannot be used simultaneously).
Step 5:
If using a microphone that requires phantom power, put the +48V switch in the up/on position.
If phantom power is not required, put the +48V switch in the down/off position.
Step 6:
Set the front panel LO CUT and POLARITY (ø) switches to the down position.
Step 7:
Set the rear panel MIC/LINE switch to the LINE position to output the normal line-level signal
when connected to a device’s “line” input. The MIC position lowers the SOLO/610 output to a mic-level
signal, so this setting should only be used when connecting to a device’s “mic” input.
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Step 8:
Set the GAIN knob to approximately half way up (the “5” position) and the LEVEL knob to its
minimum (fully counter-clockwise) position.
Step 9:
Make sure the POWER switch is off (down position) then connect the supplied IEC power cable
to the rear panel AC power input and an AC power outlet.
Step 10:
Put the rear panel POWER switch in the up position to apply power to the unit. The front panel
POWER LED will illuminate. Allow a few moments for the tubes to warm up (sound will not be output
immediately upon applying power).
Step 11:
Confirm the device plugged into the SOLO/610 input is generating a signal by viewing the
front panel SIGNAL LED (the LED will illuminate with signal peaks).
Step 12:
Unmute the audio system then slowly raise the SOLO/610 LEVEL knob. You should now be
hearing the input signal. If not, check the level control(s), connections, and/or settings of the
SOLO/610 input source and the device connected to the SOLO/610 output.
Application Notes
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For optimum results, connect the SOLO/610 output to a balanced line-level input.
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Unbalanced connections can be made using appropriate adapters.
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Use LEVEL to set the desired output level from the SOLO/610.
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Use GAIN to affect the amount of coloration. Higher GAIN values result in more tube distortion
and resultant color. For the cleanest sound, keep GAIN low and increase LEVEL to compensate.
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If you hear low frequency rumble, engage the LO CUT switch.
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Set the rear panel output MIC/LINE switch to the MIC position only if the SOLO/610 output
level is overloading an input device even when the LEVEL knob is at very low values.
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Some devices use a single XLR connector for both mic- and line-level inputs, usually in
conjunction with a “trim” or gain control. When connecting to such a device, the MIC/LINE
switch should still be set to the LINE position for the best signal-to-noise ratio. In this case,
the input device’s trim/gain value should be reduced to accommodate the higher output level
of the SOLO/610.
