gtrwizrd Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 I'm having trouble connecting my HD500x to my audio interface, the Focusrite Scarlett Solo. Ever since I got the Pod I've been running a standard TRS cable from the 1/4 unbalanced output of the Pod to the Line input on the Scarlett, and setting it to "instrument." Now I understand this isn't the best option, so I'm wondering how to use the XLR option. I tried running an XLR from the Left Balanced output on the Pod to the single XLR on my Scarlett, which works, but would it be better to use a dual XLR using both outputs on the Pod into a single XLR to the Scarlett to get both right and left channels? Can I just use the single XLR like I have right now, and if so, am I able to delegate which channel I want the track to record on in my DAW (music creator 5)? I don't want to have to manually switch between the left and right balanced XLR, so would getting the "Y" cable fix this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinon2 Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 I'm having trouble connecting my HD500x to my audio interface, the Focusrite Scarlett Solo. Ever since I got the Pod I've been running a standard TRS cable from the 1/4 unbalanced output of the Pod to the Line input on the Scarlett, and setting it to "instrument". I use a different Focusrite interface (2i4), but there's no reason the 1/4" outs shouldn't work. I do it all the time. The "instrument" setting however, is incorrect. It should be set to "line". A line-level signal is what the POD spits out. "Instrument" is for connecting a guitar straight to the interface, and using software based amp sims. With it set this way, the Focusrite is expecting a MUCH lower level signal than what you're feeding it. You'll be clipping all over the place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtrwizrd Posted January 21, 2017 Author Share Posted January 21, 2017 Thanks guys, I'm starting to understand this a lot better!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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