Routing Lock - TC Electronic G-System User Manual

MENU MODE – PRESET ROUTING & GLOBAL LEVELS
Left/Right Output levels
In the Preset Routing menu it is also possible to store
individual levels for Left and Right Outputs.
The range is -100 to 0dB.
These parameters allow you to e.g. use two different
amps for a dual mono setup and decide for each preset
which amp to send to. You can even send to both and at
levels of your own choice.

Routing Lock

For each preset, you can choose which of the three
routings you want to use. But if there are no specific
benefits gained from changing between routings (mostly
there aren't), we suggest that you use the Routing Lock
function.
With the Routing Lock function activated, you will not
have to worry about selecting a routing for each preset.
In addition, you will benefit from the smoothest preset
changes possible.
Many guitarists choose the Serial routing and stick with it.
Setting Routing Lock
• Press EDIT, then MENU and turn the PAGE Encoder
to select the Utility menu.
• Press ENTER and select Routing Lock by turning the
PAGE encoder.
• Set to "On" or "Off".
• Exit by pressing EDIT.
Optimizing the Noise Level
Here is some advice on how to reduce noise and how to
get the best signal-to-noise ratio with the G-System.
Cables
First of all: Good cables are essential! We advice that
you use properly shielded cables throughout your entire
system, but remember that the quality of the cable
connecting a guitar with passive pickups (e.g. a Strat
type) to the G-System input is a very sensitive point in
the signal chain. The few extra bucks for good cables are
well spent.
Avoid max. levels on connected Pedals and pre-amp.
The loops have a great dynamic range and will accept
most pedals on the market. However, it is possible to hit
the loop returns too "hot". Max levels on pedals in loops
may cause internal overload in the G-System, resulting in
digital clipping. Therefore, you should work with
reasonable levels on the connected loops.
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The Insert Loop
If you chose to have a pre-amp in the Insert loop and
place the pre-amp far away from the G-System* we
HIGHLY recommend using balanced cables. This also
applies if your pre-amp has no balanced connectors
(most haven't).
When you use balanced cables to connect a pre-amp to
the Insert loop, a special pseudo-balanced circuit will
reduce the noise otherwise introduced.
* More than a meter
Input Level
The G-System's Instrument input is per default adjusted
to match most guitar pick-up levels. However, you can
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