TylerSocholotuik 0 Posted March 21, 2014 I recently started recording vocals with my POD, and I want to turn the XLR outputs (connected to my studio monitors) off while I am recording so that I don't get any bleed into the mic. I want the headphone output to remain on so I can monitor with headphones while recording, Is this possible, or can someone recommend some kind of external controller that will allow me to do this? Thanks, Tyler Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jandrio 457 Posted March 22, 2014 Why don't u just power off ur studio monitors? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TylerSocholotuik 0 Posted March 22, 2014 Why don't u just power off ur studio monitors? That is what I have been doing, but it gets pretty annoying having to do it repeatedly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silverhead 8,295 Posted March 22, 2014 I used to manually turn my monitors on/off in this circumstance as well. I was using my Pod X3 Live at the time, and I recall discovering a very strange but coincidentally useful 'feature' of the X3L. This 'feature' (probably unintentional in the design) may prove to have been carried over to the Pod HD500/x devices. If so it will be convenient for you. I have not tested it on the HD500/x, but here goes........ The Amp/Line switch on the top panel of the X3L controls the output level type for the 1/4" outputs. Surprisingly, this switch actually acts as a 1/4" output MUTE switch when it is set in the middle position. Neither the Line or Amp output gets engaged - and so no signal is sent. This only applies to the 1/4" outputs - not the XLR nor (significantly) the headphones. Strange, but true. So..... IF this behaviour has carried over to the Pod HD500/x devices, and IF you are willing to switch your physical connection from the HD to your monitors from XLR to 1/4", this may be a convenient way for you to achieve what you want: simply use the Line/Amp switch as a mute button. Worth a try? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jandrio 457 Posted March 22, 2014 I guess either way u have to do at least ONE SINGLE move, ie; 1. Power off the monitors, OR 2. Set the Amp/Line switch in the middle position (assuming silverhead's "trick" is a go. So there is no way out but to to do repeatedly either action 1 or action 2 above... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonic 7 Posted March 22, 2014 http://www.musiciansfriend.com/pro-audio/sm-pro-audio-nano-patch-passive-volume-attenuator It's got a mute switch too... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TylerSocholotuik 0 Posted March 23, 2014 Thanks for the suggestions everyone. I will try the Amp/Line switch method as soon as I get some XLR - 1/4" cables. The Nano Patch seems like a pretty good option too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silverhead 8,295 Posted March 23, 2014 You can get adapters rather than complete cables. Cheaper at least for test purposes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
