Do I use an instrument cable or speaker cable for direct output or monitor output into Apollo solo line input, labeled as mic/line 1L
(I am not talking about the front guitar port from the Apollo solo).
Do I use an instrument cable or speaker cable for direct output or monitor output into Apollo solo line input, labeled as mic/line 1L
(I am not talking about the front guitar port from the Apollo solo).
It's in the name ... "Speaker cable" goes to speaker .....
Cheers !
It's in the name ... "Speaker cable" goes to speaker .....
Cheers !
Okay, so then do I use direct output or monitor output if I am going into the Apollo solo line., given I will be using an instrument cable.
The main outs are what you want.
Consulting the manual, p41 & 42:
The direct out is primarily for the profiling process, but also used for an effects loop.
Monitor out is designed for exactly that - a stage monitor with its own controls.
The only time you need to use a speaker cable is when taking the signal from the output of a power amp and feeding this to a speaker. IN the Kemper's case this would only be from the Red "speaker" output on a powered head or rack version.
For all Line/Mic level signals you should use instrument cable.
For all Line/Mic level signals you should use instrument cable.
Line level leads for line level signals - instrument cable is really only needed for guitar-> amp
Line level leads for line level signals - instrument cable is really only needed for guitar-> amp
what’s the difference between line level leads and instrument level leads? I’m aware of balanced/unbalanced but have never heard of line level leads.
Do I use an instrument cable or speaker cable for direct output or monitor output into Apollo solo line input, labeled as mic/line 1L
(I am not talking about the front guitar port from the Apollo solo).
No speaker cables required to hook up to your audio interface.
what’s the difference between line level leads and instrument level leads? I’m aware of balanced/unbalanced but have never heard of line level leads.
With line audio, you can get away with simpler shielding.
Instrument cables generally have better/more shielding since the signal generated by the pickups is so minute.
With line audio, you can get away with simpler shielding.
Instrument cables generally have better/more shielding since the signal generated by the pickups is so minute.
thanks. I wasn’t aware such a thing existed other than those super cheap RCA hifi type cables.
Even so, I wouldn’t skimp on cheap poorly shielded cable to save a few pounds. I wouldn’t waste money on stupidly expensive “premium” brand instrument cables but would go for a decent quality instrument cable rather than skimp on unshielded or badly shielded cables every time.
- Instrument cable from Profiler Direct Output to Apollo front guitar input (with Direct Output set to Git Analog) in case you want to record a DI track.
- XLR female -> 1/4" TRS from Profiler Main Output L to Apollo Mic/Line 1L (with Main Output set to Master Mono) to monitor/record the Profiler in mono.
- 2 x XLR female -> 1/4" TRS from Profiler Main Output L/R to Apollo Mic/Line 1L/2R (with Main Output set to Master Stereo) to monitor/record the Profiler in stereo.
No speaker cables required to hook up to your audio interface.
This right here. ^^^
With line audio, you can get away with simpler shielding.
Instrument cables generally have better/more shielding since the signal generated by the pickups is so minute.
I would still recommend using an instrument cable. Extra shielding is a good thing. Speaker cables typically only have the PVC shielding on the outside of the wire. An instrument cable will have a metal shielding inside of the PVC shielding to help prevent any noise getting introduced into the signal. While a speaker cable may work there is more potential for noise to get into the signal.