dymbur Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Hey Guys, Kinldy spend some minutes helping me out... i'd be greatfull.... I Just bought the pod hd 500 about 5 months... and i'll be playing my first gig with it on the 10th of August 2013... i really need some help.... Kindly help me out by answering me in the order below.. plz dont post any YOUTUBE links... 1. Am planning to connect it directly to the PA using XLR outputs... Since this is my first gig with the pod.. i dont wanna mess it up... and i can't take the risk,. by connectng it to an amplifire provided on stage.. as it might tweek the frequency... so what are your suggestions??? 2. Where do i set my XLR levels (near the footswitch) i.e. should i switch the knob to Ground or Lift ? 3. Where to i set my 1/4" out i.e. should i switch the knob to Line or Amp ? 4. At home i connect the pod to an external speaker(Not an Amplifire) and sometimes to the pc speakers & headphones (Since i wanna run the Pod's inbuilt amp effects). I fear that my home settings might not have the same punch n tone feel if i connect it to the PA while playing Live, am i right??? Plz give me some tips...... 5. All i know is that i have to set my outmode to "Studio/Direct" mode? Kindly help me out friends, Id b greatfull... Just a small request... Thnkx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueViolince Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Honestly, I would recommend plugging it 1/4" into a DI(or two). I don't always get a good level from XLR for some reason, but the unbalanced always works as expected. I keep my 1/4" output set to line if I'm going into DI. Amp is for amp. The output mode Studio/Direct is for going into a recording interface or PA, like you are probably going to do. The amp output mode disables some of the Cabinet settings in the amp models, but studio/direct retains all of that processing and its controls. As for the XLR ground/lift, the rule of thumb is always start it at ground, and use lift only if there is a ground loop hum. And for your home use, you can plug any speakers in that you have available, but keep in mind that desktop speakers will not have the same transparency of studio monitors, or even a powered PA. You can go a little cheaper with an entry level set of mixing cans(I use AKG K240s semi-open over-ear headphones, which work great). When playing live, I use a DI to the board if in-ears or decent floor wedges are available. If not, I plug direct into a Tech21 Power Engine, and put a microphone on it. That lets me monitor what's going to the board, so I know roughly how it's going to sound in the house. Plugging into a DI, and using a powered PA for your monitor from the DI box is another option, but only if you trust the speaker you're listening through. The Power Engine isn't truly FRFR, but I have used it enough that I can gauge what the house is getting compared to what I will hear. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfsmith0 Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 1) not sure what you're question is. I hook up the XLR to a PA all the time. In fact , it's my preferred way. No DI box necessary. If you use an on-stage amp, chances are it will change the frequency response too much. 2) I use GROUND. If you hear 60 cycle buzz you can switch it to LIFT to see if it helps. You can't hurt anything (if the venue is wired in accordance to code) by using one or the other. It's purpose is to reduce ground loops if 60 cycle buzz is a problem. 3) I use Amp. The only difference is the level of the signal coming out the 1/4" output. If you don't use the 1/4" output, then don't worry about it as it has no other effect. If you DO use the 1/4" output, you can flip this switch to the one that does not overdrive whatever the POD is plugged into. 4) I'm still struggling with this. In general, headphones seem to accentuate the mids/bass, so you'll tend to add too much highs. Drop the highs back a bit in the headphone mix and it should sound less "fizzy" in the PA. Other than that, it's an iterative process - try, adjust, try gain, adjust again, etc. t took me about 6 tries before I felt good about the live sound. 5) Yes, if you're just going thru the PA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luigo69 Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 This is what works for me on a live situation: 1.- I Use the XLR Outputs direct to the FOH Mixer 2.- The Output Level should be controlled by the Output level control know located right next to the expression pedal. 3.- Mine is always on "LINE" and that only affects the 1/4" output. I use an External Monitor just dedicated to my POD and for that I use the 1/4' Out. 4.- Yes the "Studio/Line" Output mode works best for me. Hope This Helps! Good Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigChas52 Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 This is what works for me on a live situation: 1.- I Use the XLR Outputs direct to the FOH Mixer 2.- The Output Level should be controlled by the Output level control know located right next to the expression pedal. 3.- Mine is always on "LINE" and that only affects the 1/4" output. I use an External Monitor just dedicated to my POD and for that I use the 1/4' Out. 4.- Yes the "Studio/Line" Output mode works best for me. Hope This Helps! Good Luck This is also my preferred setup for going direct to FoH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thoro Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 I'm connecting the XLR outputs of my POD HD500 to the FOH Mixer and the 1/4" outputs to a Matrix GT1000FX with 2 Thiele cabs – I use them as monitors. The signal of the XLR outputs is microphone level only – only POD HD Pro lets you choose between microphone level and line level. I made some patches that work for me at home (headphones), rehearsals (GT1000FX with Thiele cabs) and live (GT1000FX with Thiele cabs / PA). We use the mixer controls to adjust the live sound that's feeding the PA and I stopped using too much reverb and got used to it. Best wishes for your gig! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushman2 Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 I have only one channel available to me, on our board, so for a summed mono output, I use the L 1/4" (mono) to DI box to the Snake. Our soundtech was saying the channel trim knob was just cracked on because my signal is hot and slightly overdriving the board, so I run my Master Knob at 12:00 and all is well on the board now. Sounds better out of the mains too. More articulate and less fuzzy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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