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Connecting the HD500x direct to mixer for live use


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Hi there,

 

Having just purchased the hd500x I was just after some tips and advice on connecting it directly to a mixing console to be run through the pa for live use.

 

To my understanding I should be using the Balanced XLR outputs on the back of the unit to run to the desk. The desk Im using is the Yamaha MG166CX 16 Channel desk. However the 2 inputs from the back of the unit won't go into the same channel on the desk. Do I just run the XLR left out into the desk, or do I run the XLR L&R out into the desk into 2 separate channels on the desk?

 

Sorry for the noobie question but I'm just eager to learn and as with anything new like this there is just so much to take in! 

 

Regards

Paul 

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And then, if the mixing console runs it stereo or mono is up to you. 

 

If you setup this way and your PA system is running stereo then pan the channel appropriately. The left out, panned on the console hard left, the right out, on the console panned hard right. For some the stereo effects it will sound better. If your PA is  running mono then just use the left out to a single channel. You might lose some volume on the output of the POD but that gain can be made up on the console preamp if needed, just make sure you keep it at or below 0db so you don't start clipping.

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I don't use any dual amp patches, but use a little room or spring reverb after the mixer block.

For awhile I ran just left XLR out to the mixer.

But then I switched to L&R XLR and panned them L&R.

The sound feels more full and responsive. Ymmv

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So would one of my bets options be to run 2 XLR outs, into 2 XLR input channels even if they are 2 mono channels on the mixer, pan the L hard L, and the R hard R? As it'll be on 2 channels should I just mimic the settings for each channel on the mixer?

 

Thanks for all the answers so far! 

 

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So would one of my bets options be to run 2 XLR outs, into 2 XLR input channels even if they are 2 mono channels on the mixer, pan the L hard L, and the R hard R? As it'll be on 2 channels should I just mimic the settings for each channel on the mixer?

 

Thanks for all the answers so far! 

 

 

 

Yep you got it. The EQ on the channels etc... should be set flat. Adjust the input trim as needed but likely it will really low, the POD can output a very strong signal. In fact if you get too much input and overdrive the channel preamp, you can turn down the Master on the POD to control that a bit.

 

Another option not meantion would be to use your 1/4 live outs to go into a stereo channel on the mixer as well. But the 1/4 live outs won't drive as long of cable as the XLRs outs.

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Yep you got it. The EQ on the channels etc... should be set flat. Adjust the input trim as needed but likely it will really low, the POD can output a very strong signal. In fact if you get too much input and overdrive the channel preamp, you can turn down the Master on the POD to control that a bit.

 

Another option not meantion would be to use your 1/4 live outs to go into a stereo channel on the mixer as well. But the 1/4 live outs won't drive as long of cable as the XLRs outs.

Excellent! Thanks alot, I feel like I'm finally starting to understand it. As with all new gear theres so much to take in, let alone a POD! Exciting though and look forward to learning more. Some good quality XLR leads are on the to buy list then!! 

 

Paul

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