Radial Engineering X-AMP User Manual page 9

True to the Music
Step-2 – Driving the signal back to the X-Amp
Using a standard balanced XLR cable, you should be able to
drive the X-Amp from your recording console 300 feet away
without any appreciable noise. This is the advantage of
balanced lines! Make sure you use good quality cable
throughout the chain.
NOTICE: Before connecting the X-Amp to your guitar
amplifier, make sure that your guitar amp is equipped with
a proper 3-prong AC connector. This important safety
ground will ensure safe performance of your amplifier
and the X-Amp and reduce opportunity for electrical
shock. For safety, only use equipment that has passed
electrical safety tests such as UL, CSA or equivalent
safety standards as approved in your country.
Start by ensuring all amp and mixer levels are turned down.
Connect the recorder output or the mixer output to the XLR
input on the X-Amp. Connect the X-Amp power supply. The
Power LED on the front control panel should illuminate.
Play the track and turn up the recorders/mixers output until
the Clip light on the X-Amp blinks occasionaly with peaks in
the recording. Now turn the output back so the clip light does
not blink at all.
Next, connect the ¼" Direct Out-1 connector to your amplifier
in much the same way as you would connect your guitar.
This is a direct-coupled output and provides a safety ground
path for the X-Amp.
Start by listening to your amp by turning the volume up slowly
using a clean setting. This way, you can hear if there is any
ground hum. If you encounter hum, try depressing the X-
Amps ground-lift switch. For more details on grounding
issues and possible solutions, see the section on grounding
further in this manual.
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RECORDER
X-Amp
TRACK 1
Example using two guitar amps recorded to separate tracks
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GUITAR
MICROPHONE
AMP 1
GUITAR
MICROPHONE
AMP 2
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RECORDER
TRACK 2
RECORDER
TRACK 3
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