So If I want to hook up my back-up laptop right into my L1 Power stand, coming out of the headphone jack, can I just go 2 1/4 L&R into channels 1 and 2? and then use the remote for adjustments?
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You won't get stereo out of it, I'd use a mono 1/8" to single XLR. Finding cables like this is a PITA (probabaly even more so on a beautiful rock in the middle of the ocean), but doable.
Funny, I was just thinking about this myself. I don't see why not, except I would just run it in mono. I've seen Cap plug a netbook directly into an L1 compact.
I've seen Cap do a lot of things but that's a different thread.
Why not just get a single external USB sound card. Then you can come out R&L RCA?
I don't book ceremony systems often, and I was just going to pull out my back up gear, but I thought, why not just use lappy into one, it's for like 4 songs...
Chuck you do not want to connect the L into CH1 and the R into CH2....
This would do the trick... takes two 1/4" in to one XLR out.... takes care of the whole stereo to mono question too as it combines the L and R into one. Then use the other xlr input on the L1 for microphone and control it from the remote like you would a mixer.
http://www.guitarcenter.com/Live-Wi...ox-with-Attenuation-Pad-103814505-i1372940.gc
This would do the trick... takes two 1/4" in to one XLR out.... takes care of the whole stereo to mono question too as it combines the L and R into one. Then use the other xlr input on the L1 for microphone and control it from the remote like you would a mixer.
http://www.guitarcenter.com/Live-Wi...ox-with-Attenuation-Pad-103814505-i1372940.gc
Isn't there a Rat Shack in that hellhole? They seem to stock an XLR to 1/4" mic cable. Then you would need a 1/4" to 1/8" adapter and possibly an XLR gender bender. Not pretty but it might work.
Trust me using one of these is a much better solution:
http://www.guitarcenter.com/item/expandedimage.aspx?t=4&img=LiveWireSolutions/540810jpg.jpg
http://www.guitarcenter.com/item/expandedimage.aspx?t=4&img=LiveWireSolutions/540811jpg.jpg
If there was a GC in lava land but it appears the closest one would be California.
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If I understand correctly he is wanting to take the output directly from his laptop into a single power stand. Each powerstand has two XLR / 1/4 TRS inputs that utilize the L1's processing. These were not designed with the intention of inserting a stereo input and using them in this fashion can, as I understand, produce undesired effects.
By using a Y-cable with a 1/8" trs to a L and R 1/4" into the DI box you come out with a balanced single XLR output suitable for the L1 powerstand.
Also, you only need to utilize one channel on the L1 powerstand leaving the other XLR input for say something like a Mic.
Trust me this is the best method and is in fact how I ran things for an entire year before I got the second L1 system.
You could certainly do that but you loose the +3db gain by using the XLR insert. Yes, both channels have a combination XLR and 1/4" input... plus there are two additional channels not controlable by the remote nor utilizing the processing....
As I say using the method as I describe will give the best results possible for the given situation.
1/8 to 1/4 unbalanced
I carry a 1/8 to 1/4 unbalanced cord to use w/ a ipod sometimes. This would also work from laptop. I only use input 1 and 2 w/ 1/4 inch plug unless its a mike then i would use xlr. The remote will control eq and trim/gain on chan 1 and 2 and vol for all 4 channels.
I also have used rca to 1/4 right from the hercules mk2 and even from that lil bherrnger sound card(the 29$ usb to rca one)
I carry a 1/8 to 1/4 unbalanced cord to use w/ a ipod sometimes. This would also work from laptop. I only use input 1 and 2 w/ 1/4 inch plug unless its a mike then i would use xlr. The remote will control eq and trim/gain on chan 1 and 2 and vol for all 4 channels.
I also have used rca to 1/4 right from the hercules mk2 and even from that lil bherrnger sound card(the 29$ usb to rca one)
l1 remote
The L1 remote will control master vol for all channels 1,2,3,4.
Input channels 1 and 2 should use 1/4 unless its a mic then u use xlr. The reslut will be the best quality sound if u do it this way.
however if u want to fool around and do it other ways it will produce audio just not the best. Just my opinion
The L1 remote will control master vol for all channels 1,2,3,4.
Input channels 1 and 2 should use 1/4 unless its a mic then u use xlr. The reslut will be the best quality sound if u do it this way.
however if u want to fool around and do it other ways it will produce audio just not the best. Just my opinion
The remote only has trim controls for channels 1 & 2 plus a master.... is that what you mean by controlling all 4?
Another thing to note is you don't get the most optimal signal by using the 1/4 inputs... the only way you could is if you were using an instrument such as a guitar or bass that has a hi-z or line level output. Most mixers are not outputing a hi-z signal.
For longer runs of cable using a hi-z unbalanced cable is not desirable as there is a higher potential for interference and noise to be injected into the signal. Hence the use of XLR or a Balanced TRS type of connection.
Certainly in a pinch what you describe is workable but, not desired.
YMMV