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MAKING CONNECTIONS

the OUTPUT level first then raise it carefully. You’re now

ready to perform with VoiceSoloXT!

Using the I/O (Input and Output)

connector box

Why do I need a separate box for connections?

The I/O box becomes necessary when you want to connect

to, or to create, a PA system from VoiceSoloXT.

• It allows the VSM-300XT to be a versatile hub with more

inputs and outputs.

• It also offers stereo capability when you add another

active VoiceSoloXT.

• The I/O box is the key to retaining local control of your

monitor mix and level while feeding a PA.

With typical monitor systems, you run your signal sources

(vocal mic, guitar, cd player) to a mixer on the other side of

the stage and request changes or run over and do them

yourself away from your monitor. The VoiceSoloXT

difference involves connecting your sources directly to the

VSM-300XT, mixing them locally while at the same time

passing them on unmixed to the PA mixer for your

audience to enjoy. This is only one scenario, there are

others discussed in the Setup Diagrams section later in the

manual.

First

Follow the instructions in the Hooking up AC Power section

at the top of this page.

Before connecting audio cables

Turn the front panel OUTPUT control so the level is off and

set the LOW and HI EQ controls to 12 O’clock (straight up).

Leave the LOW CUT switch out.

Connect the supplied multipin cable

This cable has male and female jacks that only fit into the

respective jacks on VoiceSoloXT and the I/O box.

Plug in your mic

Connect your mic to the MIC input on the I/O box or

VoiceSoloXT itself. If your mic is phantom powered, push

the Phantom switch on VoiceSoloXT after you’ve

connected your mic. Adjust the front panel MIC IN knob so

that only the loudest note you will sing lights the red CLIP

LED. If the loudest notes don’t light the CLIP LED, press

the +20 dB switch to add gain.

Plug in your instrument

You may connect a mono instrument to LINE LEFT

(MONO). If you have a stereo instrument or signal source

such as a music player, connect it to the LINE LEFT and

RIGHT inputs. You can adjust the mix level of the line

input(s) with the LINE IN control once you’ve raised the

OUTPUT level. If the CLIP LED lights while playing your

instrument, lower the LINE IN level or reduce level from the

instrument.

Introduction

The following paragraphs should be read at least once to

learn more about safe and successful use of VoiceSoloXT.

Hooking up AC power

IMPORTANT - Before connecting the AC cable, confirm

that the power specifications printed above the power input

connector are correct for your area. VSM powered

monitors do not feature automatic AC switching which is

due to the high power to size ratio of BASH amplifiers.

When you have confirmed that the AC standard is correct,

turn the Power switch on VoiceSoloXT OFF and then plug

the supplied AC cable from the input on VoiceSoloXT to a

power receptacle.

Good audio practice suggests that you always turn the

front panel Output level all the way down before switching

on power with the power switch.

Now, apply power with the On/Off switch. The POWER

LED on the front panel will glow. If it doesn’t, check that the

power source from the wall is good and that the power

cable to VoiceSoloXT is connected tightly.

Using the Onboard Mic and Line

inputs

The VSM-300XT can be used with or without the included

I/O box. The Mic and Line input connectors on the monitor

itself allow it to be used without the I/O box for music

reinforcement or public address. See the Setup Diagrams

section later in this manual for hookup possibilities.

Before connecting audio cables

Turn the front panel OUTPUT control so the level is off and

set the LOW and HI EQ controls to 12 O’clock (straight up).

Leave the LOW CUT switch out.

Plug in your mic

If your mic is phantom powered, push the Phantom switch

in after you’ve connected your mic. Adjust the front panel

MIC IN knob so that only the loudest note you will sing

lights the red CLIP LED. If the loudest notes don’t light the

CLIP LED, press the +20 switch to add gain.

Plug in your instrument

You can adjust the mix level of this instrument with the

LINE IN control once you’ve raised the OUTPUT level. If

the CLIP LED lights while playing your instrument, lower

the LINE IN level or reduce level from the instrument.

Making adjustments

Now raise the OUTPUT level slowly while you sing or say

“check” into the mic. Once this level is good, you can

adjust the LINE IN level to taste. Now that the levels are

balanced, you can balance your vocal tone with the

SHAPE control and the overall tone with the EQ controls.

As always, when making adjustments, especially EQ, lower

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