Chapter 7: Connecting To The Gibson Rip - Gibson Robot Interface Pack Owner's Manual

Chapter 7: Connecting to the Gibson RIP

RIP is a versatile interface that also works with guitars other than Dark Fire.
Guitar Input and Analog Outputs
Gibson RIP's front panel has (left to right) a guitar input, indigo power indicator light, and
1/8" stereo headphone output jack with a corresponding volume knob. The guitar input's
1 Megohm impedance prevents loading down your pickups, thus preserving the guitar's
tone.
RIP has two rear-panel 1/4" analog line outputs. These are compatible with balanced or
unbalanced cables. By default, the outputs send a +4dBu (high-output, pro studio level)
signal. You can trim the output level if needed in the RIP Console (see Chapter 8).
Typically, the outputs would go into a mixing console, powered monitors, PA system,
etc.
Hex Output
The Hex output provides outputs from each string and is compatible with guitar-to-MIDI
converters made by Axon, Roland, and others. To patch RIP to the guitar-to-MIDI
converter, you'll need a custom cable from Gibson; for additional information, go to the
Gibson web site at www.gibson.com.