silverhead

That's an interesting question - Can you go directly from the HD Pro L/R XLRs to the XLR Input on the rear of the two L3t speakers respectively while also using an external audio source in stereo? I've never tested this, but theoretically the answer is.... it depends. I think the answer is Yes, as long as your external audio source also goes to the L/R RCA Aux inputs respectively to the speakers in the same way as the HD PROX connections. In that case you will not need to connect the speakers together via L6 LINK at all. But if you connect the stereo external source to a single speaker in stereo, then you have to get only one side of that audio to the other speaker. Normally you would use L6 LINK to do that, but in this case I think it would defeat the HD PROX stereo because the HD PROX audio (L or R) from the same speaker will also be sent to the other speaker via the same L6 LINK connection. And L6 LINK has nothing to do with controlling Variax models from the HD PROX. That is done with the VDI connection between the Variax and the HD PROX. Whatever resulting sound from the HD PROX that would be sent via L6 LINK is also sent over the analog audio outputs.

I don't think you need an additional small mixer if you purchase 2 L2m speakers. However, if you get at least one L2t speaker you will then have a small mixer on its side panel. And if you get 2 L2t then you have 2 small mixers. Let's assume you have two L2m speakers (no small mixer). Set the Pod HD Output Mode to Studio. Connect the Pod HD 1/4" or XLR outputs to L2m#1 real panel Aux Input (use adapters as required). If using the 1/4" outputs set the output level switch to Line. Connect the external audio source to L2m#2 Aux Input. Connect both L2m speakers in a 2-way bi-directional L6 LINK setup. That may sound complicated but all it means is that you connect the L6 LINK Out on each speaker to the L6 LINK In on the other speaker. For best results, use the official Line 6 L6 LINK cables, or other AES/EBU cables. Standard XLR cables can be used but there may be some signal degradation. An option on the above is to use one L2t speaker and one L2m speaker. You could connect the Pod HD XLR outputs to the L2t side panel mixer channels. I would recommend that you set all channel mixer dials to neutral and control all EQ/MOD/VERB from the Pod. Set the channel volume levels to be the same.Set the Stereo Link switch to Stereo.Then connect your external audio source to the L2t rear panel Aux or Line inputs. Control this volume level from the external source to balance the levels with the Pod signal. Finally, connect L2t L6 LINK Out to the L2m L6 LINK In (only one cable/connection required because there's no signal going from the L2m to the L2t). Yet another option with one L2t and one L2m is to use both Aux Inputs on the two speakers as described in the first setup. This leaves the small side panel mixer on the L2t available - e.g., for an acoustic guitar and a mic/vocal. And, of course, the capacity increases if you have two L2t speakers - you have a second small mixer in play for additional guitar/vocal inputs. There are many ways to set things up. It's very flexible. Check out the 10-Input Connectivity diagram at the bottom of the page here: http://line6.com/stagesource-pa-speaker/resources/

Perhaps I am missing the significance of this thread. As far as I understand it, we are talking about a very specific configuration where the actual performance of the setup differs from what some might expect. Perhaps there is some marketing material that is misleading or inaccurate - I don't know for sure because I haven't looked for it. But setting any marketing claims aside, I believe the gear is very flexible and its performance is of very high quality - and it will do what people want with the proper setup, namely a 2-way bi-directional L6 LINK setup between the two StageSource speakers, and using the analog inputs for all connected devices. The limitation of the actual performance is, in my view, minimal. The limitation we're talking about here is that in situations where one wants to connect both a Pod HD device to the L3t stereo speaker setup, and also use the analog inputs of the L3t in true stereo, one must connect the Pod HD via its analog outputs rather than using the L6 LINK connection. The question then is - what exactly is lost by doing this? In other words, what exactly does the L6 LINK connection from the Pod HD device enable that is missing when you use the analog outputs? I can think of two things: - using the L6 Link connection, you can restore the L3t speaker(s) to a specific speaker mode as saved in the Pod HD preset. However, this benefit is not particularly useful when also using external audio sources; one would generally want the speakers to remain in PA/Reference mode when switching POD presets so as not to affect the tone of the other audio. In fact, it could be a disadvantage because one might unknowingly and undesirably be switching speaker modes when switching presets connected this way. - using the L6 LINK connection you can control the setup and routing of the POD HD amps to the L3t speakers as described on page 2-17 of the Advanced Guide. I confess that I have never used these settings and so may not fully appreciate their significance. Please educate me on the importance of this. I can't think of anything else that one loses by connecting the Pod HD device to the L3t speaker via the analog outputs rather than L6 LINK. So to me, this is certainly not something that would cause me to 'fuggedabowdit' if I were considering a pair of L2t speakers to use with my Pod HD and other audio sources. What am I missing?

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Note that the stereo link switch applies only to the side panel mixer on the L3t. The OP is using the rear panel aux inputs. Also, I briefly tested using the side panel mixer instead of the aux inputs; same results as the aux inputs while the HD PROX is connected via L6 LINK (i.e. no audio from either of these inputs sent to L3t#2) regardless of the stereo link switch setting. Your suggestion about the cd/mp3 input would likely be a workable solution using the Pod HD500(x). Unfortunately, the Pod HD PROX (the OP's device) does not have a cd/mp3 input.

I also have this problem periodically. I think I have narrowed it down to the L6 LINK connection coming out of the M20d to the first of my 2 L3t speakers. I only seem to get the problem when this connection is in play. I have not experienced the problem when I bypass the M20d and use my Pod HD500 or Pod HD PRO with their L6 LINK directly connected to the first L3t, nor with the L6 LINK connection between the L3t speakers. I also do not experience any problem when using the L3t analog inputs and a 2-way bi-directional L6 LINK connection between the two L3ts. I have reinstalled the firmware in both L3t speakers and the M20d multiple times. I have also reused and replaced the official Line 6 L6 LINK cables and standard XLR cables multiple times. It always boils down to that one connection coming from the M20d. I have yet to find a reliable solution.

I just want to confirm that my system behaves the same as yours with your setup. I have just tested it with my Pod HD Pro and 2 L3ts. I observed exactly what you described. So it seems that your system, and mine, are either both behaving as designed or both have the same problem. I expect it's the former. Since you are dissatisfied with the performance you should clarify directly with Line 6 that this is the expected behaviour as designed. You would do that by opening a support ticket. If it's acknowledged to be a bug it may be fixed in a future update.

Position the Looper in Post mode. Activate the patch with the octaver on it; record the loop. Stop the loop and start playing it back. While the loop is playing back repeatedly, exit the looper and activate the patch you want for the guitar/solo (or just turn off the octaver if it's the same patch) and then play over the loop.

The word 'interface' has two meanings in this context. MIDI defines a software interface; it's a protocol defining the communications between a musical instrument and a computer. The communications involve digital information in the form of clearly defined commands and parameters; there is no audio information in MIDI. The other meaning of interface involves the physical / hardware connection between a musical instrument and a computer. These connections and interfaces can transmit audio information. That is not MIDI.

... at the risk of annoying you further, let me repeat ...... It may not be how you think it should work, but it will work.

First, try recalibrating the pedal: Q: How do I calibrate the Expression pedal on the POD X3 Live? A: 1. Go to test mode by holding down 'Right' on the directional pad when you power up. 2. Highlight Pedal Cal. 3. Press the INPUTS button. 4. Set the pedal to the heel position. 5. Press the A footswitch to get data on pwm duty cycles. 6. Set the pedal to the toe position. 7. Press the B footswitch to get data on pwm duty cycles. 8. Press the C footswitch for automatic selection of the best duty cycle. 9. Move the pedal to get smooth 0-255 Scaled Values. 10. Press the D footswitch to save the settings.

Is the looper recording in pre or post mode? Check the manual for the difference.

Try 'parking' all the silver knobs at the zero/minimum position when not using them to edit. What you are experiencing may be the result of small vibrations in the floor/room that the device is interpreting as a movement of the knob(s). The device is less sensitive to these 'ghost' movements when the knobs are parked.

L6 LINK provides stereo output originating from your POD HDPROX with this connection setup, which I expect is the setup you are currently using: HDPROX L6 LINK (Output only) --> L3t#1 L6 LINK In --> L3t#1 L6 LINK Out --> L3t#2 L6 LINK In However, your RCA input signal into L3t#2 has no way to get to L3t#1 because its L6 LINK In is already occupied by the cable from the HDPROX. In order to have the RCA input into L3t#2 reach L3t#1 and vice-versa you need to connect both L3t speakers in a 2-way bi-directional L6 LINK connection. In other words, you need to connect each of the L3t speakers' L6 LINK In/Out connections to the other speaker. This means you can't connect the HDPROX to the speakers via L6 LINK. You need to use the analog outputs from the HDPROX and connect them to the Line Inputs on the rear panel of one of the L3Ts.

That does indeed make sense. I can see why you would appreciate some nerve-calming. I really do hope that you reach the point where you have a fully reliable Stagesource system.

Open a support ticket here: http://line6.com/support/tickets/add.html ... and Line 6 will respond.

There is a file conversion utility here: http://www.jzab.de/content/pod-hd Thanks to community user jzab.

The answer to that in any situation is usually 'yes, there's an underlying problem'. The purpose of a fuse is to protect a device from experiencing more serious problems by disabling the device before serious damage can be done. Replacing fuses repeatedly and watching them continue to blow up does not solve the problem. Your device needs servicing.

I agree. What I'm not clear about is what exactly is your issue? In this thread, it seemed that you wanted reassurance about 'issues' that others have had, when those issues may be nothing more than personal preference for analogue gear over digital gear. And there's absolutely nothing wrong with that preference; but it doesn't imply that there's something wrong with the digital gear. If you do have a specific issue, are you working on it with Line 6? Is there something I/we might be able to do to help?

Actually it's the opposite. The HD series uses its own Line 6 ASIO drivers, which are fully ASIO compliant. The non-ASIO compliant driver called ASIO4ALL is the single most common cause of problems in setups that use it. If you are using it and not having problems you are both lucky and unsupported.

Check out the Connectivity diagrams at the bottom of this page: http://line6.com/stagesource-pa-speaker/resources/

Yes, that would be nice. And, given the range of expressions here, what about this too: "Hello, my name is Linus Six, I am the grand pooba of quality control and product testing here @ Line 6. Many of you have voiced concerns your pleasure about the reliability of of your line 6 gear, i would like to focus specifically on The Pod Hd 500, DT 25/50 and/or L Series speaker and JTV Variax also known as "The Dream Rig". We continue to strive to make the absolute best gear....blah...blah...blah...and your concerns positive experiences are extremely important to me personally......." Fair is fair. All sides of the spectrum can, and should, be heard. But I won't hold my breath to see the above either.

A wide variety of user experiences are reported in these forums. Here's another example: http://line6.com/support/forum/18-pod-hd/

You do not need a mixer. The L3t with HD500 is sufficient. You can connect the HD500 via L6 Link or to the Line inputs on the rear panel of the L3t. You can experiment with different setups. For instance, with the acoustic setup you could use the L3t side panel mixer for both vocals while running the acoustic guitar through the HD500, or you could route the acoustic guitar into the L3t Channel 1 (enabling you to use the onboard L3t acoustic guitar modeling) and have one of the vocals running through the HD500. You could even use 2 mics and both acoustic/electric guitars simultaneously by using a dual-path patch in the HD500. Even with the backing tracks there are options. You could connect them to the cd/mp3 input on the HD500 or to the Line inputs on the rear panel of the L3t if you use L6 Link for HD500 to L3t. A very flexible setup with no additional mixer.

Without using an L3s, here are the built-in crossover frequencies from the L3t tech specs. You will have to consult the specs further to determine the mode-specific crossovers. Crossover Frequencies: LF1 Lowâ€pass †250 Hz LF2 to HF Crossover †variable, 2.2 kHz to 7.0 kHz (Speaker Mode dependent)