9-Working With Input Signals; Analog Input Signals; Making Analog Connections - Roland VS-2000 Owner's Manual

9—Working with Input Signals
This chapter describes how to get signals into the VS-2000's analog and digital input
jacks and connector, and thus to their corresponding input channels. We'll also discuss
setting analog input levels.

Analog Input Signals

Making Analog Connections

Before connecting instruments, microphones or other external sound sources to the
VS-2000's analog input jacks, bring the MASTER fader all the way down to prevent
damage to your speakers, headphones or other equipment as you make the connection.
After the connection's been made, bring the MASTER fader back to its 0 marking.
When connecting an instrument, mic or other sound-producing device to the
VS-2000, connect one end of the device's cable into the device, and the plug on its other
end into the appropriate VS-2000 jack.
If you're using an AKG C3000B, Roland DR-20, Shure SM-57 or SM-10, or Lavaliere
mic, consider using the VS-2000's Microphone Modeling to simulate the sound of an
expensive studio mic—see Page 224.
The VS-2000's INPUT knobs allow it to accommodate a wide range of input levels, from
mic level to line level.
If a cable's plug doesn't exactly fit the input jack, don't force it. Make sure you've
selected the correct VS-2000 jack. If the jack seems too small or large, it's most likely the
wrong jack. See Chapter 2 for detailed information on the VS-2000's input jacks. You
may need to purchase an adaptor to use the cable with the VS-2000. If you're sure
you've properly matched plug to jack and still have a problem with the connection,
consult the vendor from whom you purchased the plug or cable.
About XLR/TRS Connectors
This instrument is equipped with balanced (XLR/TRS) type input
jacks. Wiring diagrams for these jacks are shown in this
illustration. Make connections after first checking the wiring
diagrams of other equipment you intend to connect.
Avoiding Feedback
If you're listening to the VS-2000 through speakers, and you're using microphones,
feedback—unpleasant high-pitched squealing—can occur. To avoid feedback:
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To prevent hazard or damage, ensure that only microphone cables and microphones
conforming to IEC-268-15A are connected.
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make sure that your mics are pointed away from the speakers to avoid feedback.
try to move the mics and speakers further apart.
turn down the speakers' volume.
Afin d'éviter tout risque ou dommage, ne brancher que des câbles de
microphone et des microphones conformes à la norme IEC-268-15A.
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