Samson Projection Television L12000 User Guide

4 BUS MIXING CONSOLE  
WITH USB I/O & 24BIT DIGITAL EFFECTS  
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Instrucciones de seguridad / Istruzioni di Sicurezza  
PRECAUCION: Para reducir el riesgo de incendios o descargas, no permita que este aparato quede expuesto a la lluvia o la humedad. Para reducir el riesgo de  
descarga eléctrica, nunca quite la tapa ni el chasis. Dentro del aparato no hay piezas susceptibles de ser reparadas por el usuario. Dirija cualquier reparación al  
servicio técnico oficial. El símbolo del relámpago dentro del triángulo equilátero pretende advertir al usuario de la presencia de “voltajes peligrososno aislados  
dentro de la carcasa del producto, que pueden ser de la magnitud suficiente como para constituir un riesgo de descarga eléctrica a las personas. El símbolo de  
exclamación dentro del triángulo equilátero quiere advertirle de la existencia de importantes instrucciones de manejo y mantenimiento (reparaciones) en los  
documentos que se adjuntan con este aparato.  
Instrucciones importantes de seguridad  
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Lea todo este manual de instrucciones antes de comenzar a usar la unidad.  
Conserve estas instrucciones para cualquier consulta en el futuro.  
Cumpla con todo lo indicado en las precauciones de seguridad.  
Observe y siga todas las instrucciones del fabricante.  
Nunca utilice este aparato cerca del agua o en lugares húmedos.  
Limpie este aparato solo con un trapo suave y ligeramente humedecido.  
No bloquee ninguna de las aberturas de ventilación. Instale este aparato de acuerdo a las instrucciones del fabricante.  
No instale este aparato cerca de fuentes de calor como radiadores, calentadores, hornos u otros aparatos (incluyendo amplificadores) que produzcan calor.  
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No anule el sistema de seguridad del enchufe de tipo polarizado o con toma de tierra. Un enchufe polarizado tiene dos bornes, uno más ancho que el otro.  
Uno con toma de tierra tiene dos bornes normales y un tercero para la conexión a tierra. El borne ancho o el tercero se incluyen como medida de seguridad.  
Cuando el enchufe no encaje en su salida de corriente, llame a un electricista para que le cambie su salida anticuada.  
10. Evite que el cable de corriente quede en una posición en la que pueda ser pisado o aplastado, especialmente en los enchufes, receptáculos y en el punto en  
el que salen de la unidad.  
11. Desconecte de la corriente este aparato durante las tormentas eléctricas o cuando no lo vaya a usar durante un periodo de tiempo largo.  
12. Dirija cualquier posible reparación solo al servicio técnico oficial. Deberá hacer que su aparato sea reparado cuando esté dañado de alguna forma, como si  
el cable de corriente o el enchufe están dañados, o si se han derramado líquidos o se ha introducido algún objeto dentro de la unidad, si esta ha quedado  
expuesta a la lluvia o la humedad, si no funciona normalmente o si ha caído al suelo.  
ATTENZIONE: per ridurre il rischio di incendio o di scariche elettriche, non esponete questo apparecchio a pioggia o umidità. Per ridurre il pericolo di scariche  
elettriche evitate di rimuoverne il coperchio o il pannello posteriore. Non esistono all'interno dell'apparecchio parti la cui regolazione è a cura dell'utente. Per even-  
tuale assistenza, fate riferimento esclusivamente a personale qualificato. Il fulmine con la punta a freccia all'interno di un triangolo equilatero avvisa l'utente della  
presenza di "tensioni pericolose" non isolate all'interno dell'apparecchio, tali da costituire un possibile rischio di scariche elettriche dannose per le persone. Il punto  
esclamativo all'interno di un triangolo equilatero avvisa l'utente della presenza di importanti istruzioni di manutenzione (assistenza) nella documentazione che  
accompagna il prodotto.  
Importanti Istruzioni di Sicurezza  
1. Prima di usare l'apparecchio, vi preghiamo di leggerne per intero le istruzioni.  
2. Conservate tali istruzioni per una eventuale consultazione futura.  
3. Vi preghiamo di rispettare tutte le istruzioni di sicurezza.  
4. Seguite tutte le istruzioni del costruttore.  
5. Non usate questo apparecchio vicino ad acqua o umidità.  
6. Pulite l'apparecchio esclusivamente con un panno asciutto.  
7. Evitate di ostruire una qualsiasi delle aperture di ventilazione. Posizionatelo seguendo le istruzioni del costruttore.  
8. Non posizionatelo vicino a sorgenti di calore come radiatori, scambiatori di calore, forni o altri apparecchi (amplificatori compresi) in grado di generare calore.  
9. Non disattivate la protezione di sicurezza costituita dalla spina polarizzata o dotata di collegamento a terra. Una spina polarizzata è dotata di due spinotti, uno  
più piccolo ed uno più grande. Una spina dotata di collegamento a terra è dotata di due spinotti più un terzo spinotto di collegamento a terra. Questo terzo  
spinotto, eventualmente anche più grande, viene fornito per la vostra sicurezza. Se la spina fornita in dotazione non si adatta alla vostra presa, consultate un  
elettricista per la sostituzione della presa obsoleta.  
10. Proteggete il cavo di alimentazione in modo che non sia possibile camminarci sopra né piegarlo, con particolare attenzione alle prese, ai punti di collegamento  
e al punto in cui esce dall'apparecchio.  
11. Staccate l'apparecchio dalla alimentazione in caso di temporali o tempeste o se non lo usate per un lungo periodo.  
12. Per l'assistenza, fate riferimento esclusivamente a personale qualificato. È necessaria l'assistenza se l'apparecchio ha subito un qualsiasi tipo di danno, come  
danni al cavo o alla spina di alimentazione, nel caso in cui sia stato versato del liquido o siano caduti oggetti al suo interno, sia stato esposto a pioggia o  
umidità, non funzioni correttamente o sia stato fatto cadere.  
Copyright 2009 - Samson Technologies Corp.  
Printed March, 2009 v1  
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Table of Contents  
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1  
L1200 And L2000 Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2  
Controls And Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 -10  
Input Channel Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3  
24bit Digital Effect Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
Master Auxiliary Send Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
Graphic Equalizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
USB I/O Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
Meter Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
Group Output Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
Main Output Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
L1200 And L2000 Input And Output Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12  
Using The Usb I/o . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
Getting Started With Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
Getting Started With Mac OS X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
Recording From The L SeriesUSB I/O. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Playing Back From The L SeriesUSB I/Oo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
L1200 And L2000 Wiring Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
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Introduction  
Congratulations on your purchase of the Samson  
L1200 or L2000 mixing console! The L1200 and  
L2000 are twelve and twenty channel, true four  
bus consoles, with USB input and outputs in  
ergonomically correct, attractively appointed  
enclosures. The L Series include professional  
features such as high quality mic pre amplifiers,  
3-band, swept mid EQ and 4 auxiliary buses.  
Connecting all your microphones and instruments  
is simple, with eight mic/line inputs plus two  
additional stereo channels on the L1200, and  
sixteen mic/line inputs plus two additional stereo  
channels on the L2000. In addition, each console  
has two extra mic preamplifiers on the stereo  
channels, bringing the total number of mic inputs to  
10 on the L1200 and 18 on the L2000. There are also  
dedicated stereo effects returns for the onboard  
digital effects. And the effects! You can add one of  
100 dazzling digital studio quality effects, which  
include Delays, Chorus, Flanging, and of course,  
lush Reverbs to your vocals or instruments using  
the onboard 24-bit multi-effects processor. It’s  
easy to dial up your favorite effects preset with the  
large seven-segment LED display. Plus, the L Series  
auxiliary buses are extremely flexible when it comes  
to monitor mixes and effects sends with a total of  
four sends available. Both mixers feature two pre  
fader aux sends for two monitor mixes and a third  
aux send that includes a Pre/Post switch to use as a  
third monitor mix or an external effects send, plus a  
dedicated post fader EFX send for the internal DSP.  
The L series consoles also feature a sophisticated  
onboard USB digital interface allowing you to record  
and playback digital audio from virtually any PC  
running most any recording software. The flexible  
routing option lets you assign the USB output to  
send the signal from the Main stereo mix, or use  
the aux sends to record a completely independent  
mix. The L1200 and L2000 will give you clean, clear  
sound reproduction thanks to the advanced circuit  
topology, high quality components, low noise  
discrete microphone preamps and super clean,  
low impedance mix bus design. The super-tough  
steel construction ensures reliable, high quality  
sound from venue-to-venue and performance-to-  
performance day in, and night out.  
Perfectly suited for recording, live sound  
reinforcement and commercial installations, the  
L1200 and L2000 mixers are ideal solutions that  
offer plenty of inputs, sweet sounding effects and  
studio quality sound in a convenient package.  
In these pages, you’ll find a detailed description  
of the features of the L Series consoles, as well  
as a guided tour through its control panel, step-  
by-step instructions for its setup and use, and  
full specifications. You’ll also find a warranty card  
enclosed—please don’t forget to fill it out and mail  
it in so that you can receive online technical support  
and so we can send you updated information  
about these and other Samson products in the  
future. Also, be sure to check out our website (www.  
samsontech.com) for complete information about  
our full product line.  
With proper care and adequate air circulation,  
your L-Series mixer will operate trouble free for  
many years. We recommend you record your serial  
number in the space provided below for future  
reference.  
Serial number: _________________________  
Date of purchase: _______________________  
Should your unit ever require servicing, a Return  
Authorization number (RA) must be obtained before  
shipping your unit to Samson. Without this number,  
the unit will not be accepted. Please call Samson  
at 1-800-3SAMSON (1-800-372-6766) for a Return  
Authorization number prior to shipping your unit.  
Please retain the original packing materials and if  
possible, return the unit in the original carton and  
packing materials. If you purchased your Samson  
product outside the United States, please contact  
your local distributor for warranty information and  
service.  
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L1200 and L2000 Features  
The Samson L1200 and L2000 consoles are  
comprehensive and great sounding, making them  
the ideal choice for a variety of live sound and  
recording applications. Here are some of their main  
features:  
connected easily using the available 48 Volt  
Phantom Power.  
• Each of the L1200 and L2000’s mono mic / line  
channels feature Gain control, Low Cut filter, a  
three-band equalizer with variable mid-range  
control enabling you to tailor the tonal response  
of each input, and a convenient Insert Point jack  
to patch in external effects.  
• The L1200 and L2000 are twelve and twenty  
channel mixers in ergonomically correct, table-  
top enclosures providing easy to see and easy to  
operate front panel controls.  
• The L Series has 4 auxiliary sends. Two dedicated  
pre -fader aux sends for monitors, plus a third aux  
send that can be set up to be either a monitor  
send or an effects send using the Pre/Post switch,  
and an additional EFX send for sending to the  
internal multi-effects processors.  
• Ample inputs, the L1200 has eight mic/line inputs  
plus two stereo line inputs, while the L2000  
features sixteen four mic/line inputs plus two  
stereo line inputs. Plus dedicated stereo returns  
for the onboard effects.  
• Two additional mic preamplifiers on the stereo  
channels brings the total number of mic inputs to  
ten on the L1200 and eighteen on the L2000.  
• Twelve segment LED Meters which can be  
switched to display Main left and right or PFL and  
Solo.  
• On board, bi-directional USB interface for  
recording to a computer based Hard Disk system.  
The Output routing can be selected from MAIN  
mix or AUX 1 - 2, and the Input routing can be  
from the MAIN mix or last stereo channel.  
• The brilliant sound quality is achieved thanks to  
the advanced circuit design, utilizing low-noise  
operational amplifiers and low impedance busing.  
• Durable steel enclosure is road tough insuring  
reliable performance from night to night and  
venue to venue.  
• Custom designed, smooth feel 60mm faders on  
all channels, buses, mono and left and right main  
outputs.  
• Three-year extended warranty.  
• The L series have 24-bit DSP (Digital Signal  
Processor) multi-effects processors with 100  
selectable presets offering dazzling studio quality  
effects including Reverb, Delay, Chorus and  
Flanging.  
• The L Series mixers feature high-quality, low-  
noise, discrete microphone pre-amplifiers that  
can accept signals from most any standard  
microphone. Condenser microphones are  
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Controls and Functions  
Mono Inputs  
Stereo Inputs  
INPUT CHANNEL SECTION  
The following section details each part of the L1200  
and L2000’s INPUT CHANNELS including the LOW  
CUT, 3-BAND EQ, the MONITOR and EFX sends, PAN,  
GAIN and VOLUME controls.  
1 – PEAK LED  
The L1200 and L2000’s MIC/LINE pre-amp also  
includes a PEAK LED which, when illuminated,  
indicates that the input signal is near overload.  
2 - GAIN Control Knob  
Each of the L1200 and L2000 channel’s pre-amp  
stage has a variable GAIN control to help set a clean  
level. The Mic/Line inputsGAIN control has a range  
of -6 to -50dB on the MIC input and +14 to -30dB on  
the LINE input. The Stereo inputsGAIN control has a  
range of -10 to -50dB on the MIC input and +20 to  
-20dB on the LINE input.  
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3 - LOW CUT Switch  
Each of the L Serieschannels include a LOW CUT (or  
high pass) filter which rolls off the low frequencies  
from 75Hz and below at the rate of 18dB per octave.  
Auxiliary Buses ( 4 - 7 )  
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The L Series include several auxiliary signal paths,  
or buses, that can be used to create independent  
mixes for sending to the internal or external effects  
processors, or to an external monitor system.  
These buses start by sending the signal from each  
individual channel, which is set with one of the  
auxiliary control knobs. Then, the mix of all the  
channels auxiliary level is ultimately sent to either  
an internal effects processor, or to an output jack to  
connect to an external effect or monitor system. To  
help you control your effects and monitor mixes, the  
L series has four auxiliary buses, with switching to  
give you a possibility of 2 monitor mixes with two  
effects sends, or 3 monitor mixes and one effects  
send.  
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PRE….? POST….? What’s That?  
In order to operate your mixer correctly, it is  
important to understand the concept of PRE and  
POST fader sends. An auxiliary bus that is set up  
as PRE Fader routes, or sends, the signal to its  
output from a point in the channelscircuit that is  
electronically before the channel Fader. That means  
the channel Fader has no effect on the PRE aux  
level. A Pre Fader send is what you want to use for  
a monitor mix, so when the level is changed for the  
mix in the main PA speakers using the channel Fader,  
the level in the monitor set by the aux control  
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14  
15  
1 to 24 on the L2000  
1 to 16 on the L1200  
25/26 to 31/32 on the L2000  
17/18 to 23/24 on the L2000  
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Controls and Functions  
INPUT CHANNEL SECTION - continued  
7 – EFX- Post Fader Send  
knob remains the same. An auxiliary bus that is set  
up as POST Fader routes, or sends, the signal to its  
output from a point in the channelscircuit that is  
electronically after the channel Fader. That means  
that the channel Fader also affects the level of a  
POST aux send. A POST Auxiliary bus is what you  
want to use (almost always) for sending to an effects  
processor, either internal or external. When using  
the POST aux sends, (while turning the channel  
Fader up or down) the level of effects will track the  
channel level correctly.  
The L series provide high quality, 24 Bit digital  
effects, and the level of effects can be set  
independently on each channel. The channel’s  
EFX knob controls the amount of signal that is  
sent to the EFX bus feeding the internal DSP effect  
processors.  
8 - Channel Equalizer - Mono Channels  
The L1200 and L2000 mic/line input channels  
incorporate a 3-band, swept-mid equalizer  
allowing you to adjust the high, mid-range, and  
low frequencies independently on each channel.  
The frequency centers, range of boost or cut, and  
equalizer type for each band are described in the  
following section:  
4 – AUX 1-2 Pre Fader Send  
Each of the L seriesinput channels include a pair  
of Pre Fader Auxiliary sends; AUX 1-2 and their  
control knobs adjust the amount of that channel’s  
signal that is sent to the AUX 1-2 Output. The signal  
feeding AUX 1-2 is sent before, or pre, the channel  
Fader, so the channel Fader has no effect on the  
AUX 1-2 output levels. The AUX 1-2 buses are usually  
used to create a separate mix for a floor monitor  
system.  
HF (HIGH FREQUENCY) 12kHz +/- 15dB Shelving  
type  
The channel’s HIGH frequency response is flat when  
the knob is in the “12:00position. Rotating the  
knob towards the right will boost the channel's high  
frequency response at 12 kHz by 15dB, and rotating  
it towards the left will cut the high frequency by  
15dB.  
5 – AUX 3 Pre/Post Fader  
Each of the L seriesinput channels include an  
Auxiliary send (AUX3) which can switch from Pre to  
Post sends; AUX 3 and their control knobs adjust the  
amount of that channel’s signal that is sent to the  
AUX 3 Output. Aux 3 can be configured for pre or  
post fader send using the PRE/POST switch (6). The  
AUX 3 bus is usually used to create a separate mix for  
a floor monitor system, but you can set the Pre/Post  
switch to Post to use the send as en effects bus to an  
external processor.  
MF (MID FREQUENCY) CUT & BOOST  
The MF knob is used in conjunction with the  
FREQ knob to create the tonal shape in the mid-  
range frequency when using the mono channel’s  
equalizers. You can adjust the frequency on the  
mid-range control with the FREQ knob, and use the  
MF control to either boost or cut that frequency by  
plus or minus 15dB. The channel’s MID frequency  
response is flat when the MF knob is in the “12:00”  
position.  
6- PRE/POST switch  
FREQ (MID FREQUENCY) Variable 100Hz – 8K  
The FREQ is a control enabling you enhanced  
capabilities in the tonal shaping of the input channel  
signal. Thanks to the FREQ control, you have a  
variable mid-range equalizer, allowing you to pin  
point the exact frequency you want to boost or cut.  
The MID SWEEP has a “fixed Qof two octaves (the  
amount, or width, of frequencies  
The PRE/POST switch is used to select the point that  
the AUX 3 bus uses to send the signal. When the  
PRE/POST switch is set to PRE, the signal feeding  
AUX 3 is sent before the fader, so the channel Fader  
has no effect on that level. This is the normal setting  
when using AUX 3 as a monitor send. When the PRE/  
POST switch is set to POST, the signal feeding AUX  
3 is sent after the fader, so the channel Fader has an  
effect on that level, meaning the Aux level tracks up  
and down with the channel Fader. This is the normal  
setting for using AUX 3 as an effects send, since in  
most applications when you set the channel louder  
you want the effect to get louder too. When you  
move the Channel Fader up or down the level of  
effects will track the channel level correctly.  
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Controls and Functions  
INPUT CHANNEL SECTION - continued  
11 - SOLO/PFL (Pre Fader Listen) switch  
The Mono Input channel’s PFL, or Pre Fader Listen  
switch allows you to listen, or “soloa channel or  
group of channels in the headphones. When the  
SOLO/PFL switch is pressed down, either mono PFL  
or stereo SOLO is sent to the headphones. To listen  
to the PFL, press the Meter Select switch, located  
below the VU meter, down to select PFL. To hear the  
stereo SOLO, the meter switch must be in the up  
position.  
around the center point that are affected by the MID  
CUT & BOOST control) and can be set in a range from  
100Hz to 8Khz.  
LF (LOW FREQUENCY) 80Hz +/- 15dB shelving  
type  
The channel’s LOW frequency response is flat when  
the knob is in the “12:00position. Rotating the  
knob towards the right will boost the channel's low  
frequency response at 80 Hertz by 15dB, and rotating  
it towards the left will cut the frequency by 15dB.  
12 - 1-2 Group Assign switch  
The 1-2 Group assign switch is used to assign the  
input channel to the 1-2 Group output bus.  
8 - Channel Equalizer - Stereo Channels  
The L1200 and L2000 Stereo input channels feature  
a 4-band equalizer allowing you to adjust the high,  
mid, and low frequencies independently on each  
channel. The stereo channel equalizer is laid out like  
a mono input on the control panel input strip, but  
internally, the equalizer is affecting a stereo signal  
path. The channel’s frequency response is flat when  
the knobs are in the “12:00position. Rotating the  
knob towards the right will boost the corresponding  
frequency band by 15dB, and rotating it towards the  
left will cut the frequency by 15dB. The frequency  
centers, range of boost or cut, and equalizer type for  
each band are as follows:  
Note: The Group output follows the channel’s PAN  
control, so if a channel is panned all the way to the  
left it will only feed Group Output 1. Conversely, if a  
channel is panned all the way to the right, it will only  
feed Group Output 2.  
13 – 3-4 Group Assign switch  
The 3-4 Group assign switch is used to assign the  
input channel to the 3-4 Group output bus.  
Note: The Group output follows the channel’s PAN  
control so if a channel is panned all the way to the  
left, it will only feed Group Output 3. Conversely, if a  
channel is panned all the way to the right, it will only  
feed Group Output 4.  
High: 12kHz +/- 15dB shelving type  
High Mid: 3kHz +/- 15dB peaking type  
Lo Mid: 500 kHz +/- 15dB peaking type  
Low: 80Hz +/- 15dB shelving type  
14 –MAIN Assign switch  
The MAIN assign switch is used to assign the input  
channel to the left and right stereo bus outputs.  
15- VOLUME - Fader Level Control  
The VOLUME Fader control adjusts the level of each  
mono input channel.  
9 - PAN Control  
The L1200 and L2000’s PAN control is used to place  
or position the mono signal into the stereo main Left  
and Right MIX bus. You can create a stereo image by  
panning some input signals to the left and others  
to the right. The L1200 and L2000’s PAN control is a  
Power-Pan circuit, which includes a 3dB dip in the  
center position. This is desirable since there’s a 3dB  
increase in gain when the mono input signal is heard  
in both the Left and Right MIX bus.  
10 - MUTE switch  
The Mono Input channels feature a large, backlit  
MUTE switch allowing you to easily turn that channel  
on or off. When MUTE switch is illuminated, the  
channel is off. Conversely, when the backlight is off,  
the channel is on.  
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Controls and Functions  
24 BIT DIGITAL EFFECT SECTION  
24BIT DIGITAL EFFECT SECTION  
The L1200 and L2000 feature built-in, 24 Bit Digital Multi-  
effects Processor(s) with 100 dazzling, studio quality  
effects like Delay, Chorus, Flanging and lush Reverbs  
including Halls, Plates and Rooms. In addition, there are  
multi-effects presets that have two effects combined  
together. For example, Delay and Reverb or Reverb and  
Chorus, to name a few. The following section describes  
the features control knobs and layout of the powerful on-  
board digital Multi-effects section.  
16 - Program Effects Display  
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The L Series mixers Multi-effects Processors feature a  
dual digit, seven-segment numerical Effects Display for  
showing the effects PROGRAM number from 00 - 99. You  
will see the PROGRAM numbers change as you scroll  
through the effects pre-set using the DSP SELECT control.  
When the Effects Display shows two straight lines through  
the center of each segment, the effects are turned off  
and the EFX ON switch is in the out position. See section  
number 25 below.  
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17 - Effect PROGRAM List  
This section identifies the ten banks of built-in DSP  
effects presets. The first bank of 10 presets have been  
programmed with common effects for live performance,  
and the following banks are set up in groups by the types  
of effects.  
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18- SELECT control knob  
The SELECT control knob is a continuously variable  
encoder, or tweaker, that allows you to call up one of  
the 100 built-in digital effects presets. Simply rotate the  
SELECT knob to scroll through the preset programs using  
the Effects Display to choose the effect number you want.  
19 – EFX ON switch  
The EFX ON switch is used to turn the internal Digital  
Effect on and off. The effects are by-passed when the  
switch is in the out position and the Effects Display shows  
two dashes.  
20 – TO MAIN- Effects Return Control  
The TO MAIN control is used to adjust the level of the  
effects from the built-in digital Multi-effect that’s being  
sent to the MAIN bus. This allows you to add the DSP  
effects to the signal in your house speakers. Turn this  
knob up if you want to hear the effect in the MAIN mix.  
21 – TO AUX 3- Effects Return Control  
The TO AUX 3 control is used to adjust the level of the  
effects from the built-in digital Multi-effect being that’s  
being sent to the AUX 3 monitor bus. This allows you  
to add the DSP effects to the signal in your monitor  
speakers. Turn this knob up if you want to hear the effect  
in the AUX 3 monitor mix.  
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24BIT DIGITAL EFFECT SECTION - continued  
25 - AUX 2 Master Send  
The Aux 2 signals from mono and stereo input chan-  
nels, along with the DSP returns are mixed together  
and sent to the AUX 2 Output. Use the AUX 2 level  
controls to set the amount of signal being sent to  
Aux 2 Output.  
22 – TO AUX 2 - Effects Return Control  
The TO AUX 2 control is used to adjust the level of the  
effects from the built-in digital Multi-effect being that’s  
being sent to the AUX 2 monitor bus. This allows you  
to add the DSP effects to the signal in your monitor  
speakers. Turn this knob up if you want to hear the effect  
in the AUX 2 monitor mix.  
26 - AUX 3 Master Send  
The Aux 3 signals from mono and stereo input chan-  
nels, along with the DSP returns are mixed together  
and sent to the AUX 3 Output. Use the AUX 3 level  
controls to set the amount of signal being sent to  
Aux 3 Output.  
23 - TO AUX 1 - Effects Return to Aux 1 control knob  
The TO AUX 1 control is used to adjust the level of the  
effects from the built-in digital Multi-effect that’s being  
sent to the AUX 1 monitor bus. This allows you to add the  
DSP effects to the signal in your monitor speakers. Turn  
this knob up if you want to hear the effect in the AUX 1  
monitor mix.  
27 - EFX Master Send  
The EFX signals from mono and stereo input chan-  
nels, along with the DSP returns are mixed together  
and sent to the internal DSP and the EFX Output.  
Use the EFX level controls to set the amount of sig-  
nal being sent to the internal DSP and the EFX Send  
jack.  
Master Auxiliary Send Section  
Each of the L Series AUX buses and the EFX bus have a  
master control knob, which is used to adjust the overall  
level of that AUX bus output.  
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28 - STEREO RETURN – control knob  
The L Series feature an additional STEREO RETURN input  
that can be used to return the outputs of the an external  
effects processor, or to connect the output of any stereo  
line level device to the main mix  
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29 -CD/TAPE – control  
The L1200 and L2000 have a dedicated line level CD/TAPE  
LEVEL input to connect a CD, Tape or MP3 player. The  
CD/TAPE Level control is used to adjust the volume of the  
signal connected to the CD/TAPE input.  
24 - AUX 1 Master Send  
30-MUTE CHANNELS – switch  
The Aux 1 signals from mono and stereo input chan-  
nels, along with the DSP returns are mixed together  
and sent to the AUX 1 Output. Use the AUX 1 level  
controls to set the amount of signal being sent to  
Aux 1 Output.  
You can turn all the Mic/Line channels with a press of a  
single button using the MUTE CHANNELS switch. This is  
especially convenient when you take a break and want to  
leave all the levels set so they are ready when you begin  
to use your PA system again. The MUTE CHANNELS does  
not turn off the stereo channels, and does not turn off the  
CD/TAPE inputs. So, when the MUTE CHANNELS switch is  
on, you still have stereo returns for a CD or MP3 player.  
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Controls and Functions  
31 - MAIN 2 – control knob  
USB I/O Section  
The L Series mixers provide a second set of output  
connectors carrying a duplicate of the MAIN MIX  
signal for the purpose of feeding another speaker  
zone or recorder. The MAIN 2 control knob is used to  
set the volume of the MAIN 2 output.  
The L series consoles incorporate a sophisticated  
USB I/O with on board AD and DA converters  
providing a digital audio path for connecting to a  
PC running most any recording and/or playback  
software. The INPUT and ASSIGN switch give you  
added flexibility in routing the digital audio signal to  
and from the PC.  
32 - PHONES – control knob  
This control adjusts the overall level of the  
Headphone Output.  
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33- Graphic Equalizer  
34 – SEND – USB input send switch  
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The USB INPUT switch allows you to select one of  
two stereo (or two channel) signal paths to feed the  
USB output to send to the connected PC. When the  
INPUT switch is in the up position, the USB signal will  
feed from the MAIN left right mix. When the INPUT  
switch is in the down position, the USB signal will  
feed from the AUX 1 and AUX 2 buses which enables  
you to create a unique mix to send to the PC.  
35 – RETURN – USB return switch  
The USB RETURN switch allows you to select one of  
two stereo return paths to receive USB audio from  
the connected PC. When the ASSIGN switch is in the  
up position, the USB signal will return to the MAIN  
mix bus. When the ASSIGN switch is in the down  
position, the USB signal will return to the last pair  
of stereo channels which enables you to playback a  
recorded track in the MAIN mix, and you can use the  
channels AUX sends to feed any of the AUX buses.  
This will let you hear the USB playback tracks in the  
monitor mixes.  
The L Series 9-band stereo Graphic Equalizer allows you  
to contour the frequency response of the MAIN mix bus  
signal, providing a maximum of 12dB of cut/boost for  
each frequency band. This is an especially useful tool for  
cutting frequencies that cause annoying feedback. The  
frequency response is flat when the sliders are in the cen-  
ter position. Moving a slider in the positive direction will  
boost that frequency by as much as 12dB, and moving  
the slider in the negative direction will cut that frequency  
by up to 12dB.  
36 – MONITOR – USB headphone enable switch  
Press the USB MONITOR switch down if you want  
to hear the signal from the USB return in the  
headphones.  
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Meter Section  
43 - SOLO – LED indicator  
When the SOLO LED is illuminated the METER is  
displaying the SOLO level.  
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44– Meter select switch  
The Meter select switch allows you to configure  
the Meters for MAIN MIX or PFL and Solo. When the  
METER select switch is up, the Solo is displayed.  
When the METER select switch is down, the PFL  
signal is displayed.  
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GROUP Output Section  
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37 - POWER LED - indicator  
The Power LED will illuminate when the rear panel,  
MAIN power switch is turned on.  
38 - PHANTOM POWER LED - indicator  
The LED will illuminate whenever the Phantom  
Power switch is pressed.  
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39 - PHANTOM POWER – switch  
The PHANTOM POWER switch is used to activate  
the phantom power on the microphone channels  
enabling the use most any condenser microphone.  
40- CLIP LEDs  
45– GROUP SOLO - switch  
The left and right CLIP LED’s illuminate when the  
signal from the selected bus is beginning to reach  
a level where distortion occurs. If the CLIP lights  
stay on, your mix is too hot and you need to lower  
the level control. It is okay for the PEAK light to  
occasionally light, however they should go off  
quickly and not stay on.  
The GROUP output’s 1-4 SOLO switch, also known  
as AFL or After Fader Listen, allows you to listen to,  
or “solo, a GROUP send in the headphones. When  
any of the GROUP 1-4 SOLO switches are pressed  
down, that GROUP’s signal is assigned to the solo  
bus and can be heard in headphones plugged in to  
the PHONES connector located in the top panel jack  
field. This allows you to listen to a GROUP send by  
itself, let’s say, to check that a signal is not distorted  
before it gets to the connected power amplifier.  
Since the SOLO is AFL, the fader will affect the level  
you hear in the Solo bus.  
41- LED VU METER  
The OUTPUT LEVEL METER allows you to monitor  
the level of the signal, which is being sent to the  
MAIN OUT jacks when the MAIN MIX Solo button  
is pressed down. Depending on the position of the  
Meter select switch, the meters will display the MAIN  
MIX, mono PFL or Stereo Solo.  
42 - PFL – LED indicator  
When the PFL LED is illuminated the METER is  
displaying the PFL level.  
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46 – TO MAIN LEFT– switch  
MAIN Output Section  
The TO MAIN LEFT switch is used to assign the  
GROUP to the left channel of the MAIN stereo mix. If  
you want to send the GROUP mix to the stereo mix  
press the TO MAIN LEFT switch down.  
47 – TO MAIN RIGHT– switch  
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The TO MAIN RIGHT switch is used to assign the  
GROUP to the right channel of the MAIN stereo mix.  
If you want to send the GROUP mix to the stereo mix  
press the TO MAIN RIGHT switch down.  
48 – Group Level - fader control  
The Group level fader is used to control the overall  
level of the GROUP mix.  
Assigning Channels to Group Outputs  
If you want to control a number of channels with  
one fader you can create a mix subgroup by using  
the channel GROUP assign switches. In many appli-  
cations when assigning a channel to a group, you do  
not want it assigned to the MAIN mix, so be sure the  
MAIN assign switch is up.  
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Mono Group Sends - Odd Even Panning  
To create one or more mono subgroup mixes, it is  
important to pay attention to the PAN knob. By using  
the channel PAN knobs, you can create four mono  
sub mixes.  
49 - SOLO (AFL MAIN MIX) – switch  
The MAIN MIX output’s AFL, or After Fader Listen  
switch allows you to listen to, or “solo, the MAIN MIX  
in the headphones. When the MAIN MIX Solo switch  
is pressed down, the left/right mix will be heard in  
headphones plugged in to the PHONES connector  
located in the top panel jack field. This allows you  
to listen to the stereo mix , (let’s say), to check that  
a signal is not distorted before it gets to the power  
amplifier. Since the signal is sent after the MAIN MIX  
level fader, you hear the signal with the added gain  
from the MAIN MIX Level control. This switch also  
allows you to view the Main Mix levels on the VU  
meters.  
If you want to send a group of channels to Group 1,  
press the Group 1-2 assign switch down and set the  
PAN knob all the way to left on those channels.  
If you want to send a group of channels to Group 2,  
press the Group 1-2 assign switch down and set the  
PAN knob all the way to right on those channels.  
If you want to send a group of channels to Group 3,  
press the Group 3-4 assign switch down and set the  
PAN knob all the way to left on those channels.  
50 - MAIN MIX (left and right) - Level fader  
The MAIN MIX Level fader adjusts the level of MAIN  
left and right stereo mix.  
If you want to send a group of channels to Group 4,  
press the Group 3-4 assign switch down and set the  
PAN knob all the way to right on those channels.  
Stereo Group Sends  
You can build a stereo sub group mix using two  
group outputs.To do this using Groups 1 and 2, en-  
gage the TO MAIN LEFT switch on GROUP 1 for the  
left channel and engage the TO MAIN RIGHT switch  
on GROUP 2 for the right channel. Since the GROUP  
outputs follow the channel PAN knob, the stereo mix  
will present at the GROUP 1 and 2 outputs.  
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L1200 and L2000 Input and Output Connections  
CHANNEL - MONO MIC/LINE INPUTS  
RING/SLEEVE) Insert jack for connecting outboard  
effects processors directly on the channel input. The  
signal is sent on the tip (the Send) and returns on  
the ring (the Return) of the connector.  
The L Series mixers offer plenty of mono mic/line  
and stereo line input channels, twelve on the L1200  
and twenty on the L2000’s, for connecting a variety  
of signal sources from microphones to line level  
devices such as synthesizers, drum machines and  
direct boxes. The mono mic/line inputs each have  
a LINE level, Hi-Z (High Impedance) input, a MIC  
level, Low-Z (Low Impedance) input; and an Insert  
connector for effects. Both LINE and MIC inputs are  
balanced, with MIC inputs compatible with micro-  
phones of output impedance 50-600 Ohms and  
LINE inputs compatible with line level devices of 600  
Ohms. Following is a description of the Mic/Line  
input connectors:  
Stereo Input Channels - 1/4-inch and XLR  
Each of the L Series mixers has two stereo line level  
input channels for connecting stereo signals like  
those from CD or MP3 players, electronic keyboards,  
drum machines and other line level signals. The two  
stereo inputs also include an extra mic preamplifier.  
Use these for connecting stereo signals like those  
from CD or MP3 players, electronic keyboards, drum  
machines and other line level signals. Following is a  
description of the Mic/Line input connectors:  
4 - Stereo Inputs - 1/4-inch jacks  
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1 - MIC - Microphone Input  
The L1200 and L2000 have two pairs of 1/4-inch  
jacks for connecting stereo line level sources. For  
stereo inputs use the LINE L to connect the left chan-  
nel and the LINE R to connect the right channel.  
Use these inputs to connect high impedance micro-  
phones, synthesizers and drum machines. The LINE  
inputs have a nominal operating level of -40dBV  
through - 10dBV. TRS phone jack connector pin-out  
- Sleeve: Ground, Tip: Hot (+), Ring: Cold (-)  
5 - XLR mic input  
Use these inputs to connect Low Impedance micro-  
phones and low-level signals from direct boxes.  
The MIC inputs have a nominal operating level of  
–50dBV through -20dBV. The MIC inputs also feature  
+48V phantom power, allowing you to use condens-  
er microphones. The Phantom Power is switched  
on/off simultaneously for channels 1 through 12(20).  
XLR connector pin-out - Pin 1: Ground, Pin 2: Hot (+),  
Pin 3: Cold (-)  
Use these inputs to connect Low Impedance micro-  
phones and low-level signals from direct boxes.  
The MIC inputs have a nominal operating level of  
–50dBV through -20dBV. The MIC inputs also feature  
+48V phantom power, allowing you to use condens-  
er microphones. The Phantom Power is switched  
on/off simultaneously for channels 1 through 12(20).  
XLR connector pin-out - Pin 1: Ground, Pin 2: Hot (+),  
Pin 3: Cold (-)  
2 – LINE - Line Level Input  
Use these inputs to connect high impedance micro-  
phones, synthesizers and drum machines. The LINE  
inputs have a nominal operating level of -40dBV  
through - 10dBV. TRS phone jack connector pin-out  
- Sleeve: Ground, Tip: Hot (+), Ring: Cold (-)  
NOTE: It is not possible to simultaneously use both  
the LINE and MIC inputs on the same channel. For  
each channel, use only one of the inputs as appro-  
priate for the input source.  
3 – INSERT - Send and Return jack  
The L1200 and L2000 have a 1/4-inch, TRS (TIP/  
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Master Input and Output Section  
8 - CD/TAPE Inputs - RCA jacks  
The L1200 and L2000 mixer's Master Input and  
Output section has the connectors for interfacing  
the FOOTSWITCH, MAIN OUT, MAIN 2 OUT, MAIN  
INSERT POINTS, GROUP OUTS, GROUP INSERT  
POINTS, and the AUX Send’s.  
The L Series mixers feature a stereo line level input  
on RCA connectors for connecting the output of  
devices such as MP3, CD, computer soundcard,  
cassette player, or any other line level device. These  
are controlled by the CD/Tape level control.  
9 - Record Out - RCA jacks  
The signal present at this connector is the MAIN bus  
signal before it has passed through the MASTER  
level control. The nominal output level is -10dBV and  
the impedance is 100 Ohms.  
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10 – STEREO RETURN  
The L1200 and L2000 have one pair of 1/4-inch jacks  
for connecting stereo line level sources like those  
from the outputs of effects processors. The LINE  
inputs have a nominal operating level of -40dBV  
through - 10dBV. TRS phone jack connector pin-out  
- Sleeve: Ground, Tip: Hot (+), Ring: Cold (-)  
6 - AUX SEND (1 through 3) - 1/4-inch jacks  
The signals present at the AUX outputs are sent from  
the AUX bus 1, 2 and 3, which are fed from the input  
channelsAUX 1, 2 and 3 control knobs. In a live  
sound situation, AUX 1, 2 and 3 are normally used to  
create three individual monitor mixes by connecting  
the AUX output to a power amp and monitor  
speaker. TS phone jack connector pin-out - Sleeve:  
Ground, Tip: Hot (+).  
11 - MAIN 2 OUT - 1/4-inch jacks  
In a live sound application, you can drive a second  
speaker system using the MAIN 2 OUT outputs con-  
nected to a power amplifier or powered speakers. In  
a recording application, the MAIN 2 OUT outputs are  
used to connect to a stereo device such as computer  
sound card, MP3, or cassette recorder. The signal at  
the MAIN 2 OUT jacks follows the MAIN 2 level con-  
trol knob allowing you to set a different level to the  
recorder. TR phone jack connector pin-out - Sleeve:  
Ground, Tip: Hot (+).  
7 - EFX SEND - 1/4-inch jack  
The EFX SEND output is used to send a signal to  
an external signal processor such as a delay or  
reverb. The signal present at the EFX SEND output  
is sent from the EFX bus, which is fed from the  
input channelsEFX control knob. TRS phone jack  
connector pin-out - Sleeve: Ground, Tip: Hot (+),  
Ring: Cold (-)  
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12 - GROUP OUT - 1/4" jacks  
In a live sound application, you can connect  
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additional zone speaker systems using GROUP OUT  
outputs connected to a power amplifier or powered  
speakers. The signal at the GROUP OUT jacks follows  
the GROUP volume fader.TRS phone jack connector  
pin-out - Sleeve: Ground, Tip: Hot (+), Ring: Cold (-)  
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L1200 and L2000 Input and Output Connections  
13 - GROUP INSERT - 1/4-inch Send and Return  
Rear Panel  
jack  
Send and return patch point on TRS (TIP/RING/  
SLEEVE) jack for interfacing external effects proces-  
sors on GROUP bus outputs. The signal is sent on the  
tip (the Send) and returns (the Return) on the ring of  
the connector.  
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19 - MAIN OUT – XLR connector  
The L1200 and L2000’s stereo MAIN mix is sent to  
the rear panel LEFT and RIGHT MAIN OUT XLR con-  
nectors. The signal level at these MAIN OUT connec-  
tors follows the MAIN volume fader. In a live sound  
application, you can drive a speaker system using  
the MAIN OUT outputs connected to a power ampli-  
fier or powered speakers.  
14 - MAIN INSERT (Left and Right) - 1/4-inch Send  
and Return jack  
Send and return patch point on TRS (TIP/RING/  
SLEEVE) jack for interfacing external effects proces-  
sors on Left and Right MIX bus. The signal is sent on  
the tip (the Send) and returns (the Return) on the  
ring of the connector.  
XLR connector pin-out - Pin 1: Ground, Pin 2: Hot (+),  
Pin 3: Cold (-)  
20 - SUBWOOFER OUT – XLR connector  
15 - MAIN OUT – 1/4-inch jacks  
If your sound system includes a subwoofer, you can  
use the rear panel SUBWOOFER OUT to conveniently  
connect to the amplifier or powered-sub input. The  
L1200 and L2000’s stereo MAIN mix is sent, in mono,  
to the SUBWOOFER OUT XLR connector. A high-cut  
(or low-pass) filter, 12dB at 75 Hz, is applied to this  
output to roll off the high frequencies and send  
just low frequencies, so no additional crossover is  
required. The signal at the SUBWOOFER OUT jacks  
follows the MAIN volume fader.  
The L1200 and L2000’s stereo MAIN mix is sent to  
the LEFT and RIGHT MAIN OUT ¼-inch phone con-  
nectors. The signal level at these MAIN OUT connec-  
tors follows the MAIN volume fader. In a live sound  
application, you can drive a speaker system using  
the MAIN OUT outputs connected to a power ampli-  
fier or powered speakers. The signal at the MAIN  
OUT jacks follows the MAIN volume fader.  
XLR connector pin-out - Pin 1: Ground, Pin 2: Hot (+),  
Pin 3: Cold (-)  
TRS phone jack connector pin-out - Sleeve: Ground,  
Tip: Hot (+), Ring: Cold (-)  
16 - USB BUS POWER – socket  
Plug any USB bus powered lamp here.  
21 – USB PORT Connect standard standard USB  
cable here.  
17 – FOOTSWITCH - 1/4-inch jack  
With a footswitch connected to this jack, you can  
turn on and off the on-board digital effects by sim-  
ply stepping on the footswitch.  
18– PHONES - 1/4-inch jack (top Panel)  
Connect standard stereo headphone, 60 to 600  
Ohms, here.  
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Using the USB I/O  
Using the USB I/O  
3. Most of the time, you’ll want the output volume  
from the computer at the maximum position, but  
sometimes it defaults to the middle of the slider,  
making the output very quiet. The volume can be  
increased in several ways. The simplest is to click the  
loudspeaker icon (figure 3) in the system tray and  
drag the slider to the top (figure 4).  
The L series consoles have a built-in stereo USB  
audio interface allowing you to record and playback  
from a PC using virtually any digital recording  
software. In addition, the L series consoles feature  
powerful routing options that let you route your USB  
digital recording and playback.  
Connecting the L series to your computer is a simple  
procedure that takes just a few minutes. Since the  
L Series consoles are USB compliant, you can use  
either a MAC or PC, connect the included USB cable  
and plug and play. You will be able to control your L  
series using the standard audio interface controls in  
the MAC or Windows operating system. You will find  
detailed instructions on setting up with MAC OS and  
Windows in the following sections of this manual.  
Figure 3  
Getting Started with Windows XP  
1. The first time you plug the L series into a USB port,  
Windows will install the universal drivers for that  
port. A balloon tip will pop up, telling you it has  
found the USB Audio codec (figure 1).  
2.When it is finished installing the drivers, it will say  
Figure 4  
4. If the icon is not there, the volume can be changed  
by going to Control Panel and opening Sounds and  
Audio Devices (figure 5).  
Figure 1  
Your new hardware is installed and ready to use”  
(figure 2).  
Note: This balloon will not pop up again for the same  
USB port.  
Figure 2  
Figure 5  
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Getting Started with Windows XP - continued  
2. To select the L SERIES as the computer's audio  
input, open the System Preferences from the dock  
or the main Apple Menu (figure 8).  
5.To use the L Series as your default input/output  
device (for system sounds and programs like Sound  
Recorder), ensure that it is set for playback and  
recording in the Audio tab (figure 6).  
Figure 8  
3. Next open the Sound preference (figure 9).  
Figure 6  
6. The volume can then be set by dragging the  
Volume slider (figure 7).  
Figure 9  
4.Now, click in the Input tab and select USB Audio  
Codec (figure 10). You may notice that the Volume  
slider sets itself to the full level. This will allow you  
to have full range using the L Series hardware input  
level controls.  
Figure 7  
USB AUDIO CODEC  
7. To prevent system sounds from coming through  
the L Series, select a different sound card for the  
system default, and then choose the L Series  
manually within your DAW software.  
Getting Started with MAC OS X  
1.Connect the L Series console to your mac using  
a standard USB cable. The LED will light to indicate  
it is receiving USB power. The MAC will recognize  
the USB audio device and automatically install a  
universal driver.  
Figure 10  
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Getting Started with MAC OS X - continued  
switch down to send the AUX1 and AUX2 mix to  
the USB input.  
5. Next, click in the Output tab and select USB Audio  
Codec (figure 11). You may notice that the Volume  
slider sets itself to the full level. This will allow you  
to have full range using the L Serieshardware MAIN  
Volume control.  
Playing Back From the L Series’ USB I/O  
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B
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B - RETURN - switch  
The USB RETURN switch is used to route the signal  
presented to the internal DA (digital to analog)  
converter, that’s been received from a USB digital  
audio connection typically from a PC. The RETURN  
switch allows you to select a return either directly  
to the MAIN Left and Right mix or the last stereo  
channel (channels 11/12 on the L1200 and 19/20 on  
the L2000).  
Figure 11  
At this point you can begin using your L Series console  
with most any audio recording software, but you need  
to select it as an input and output device within the  
DAW. When selecting the inputs and outputs just look  
for and select the USB Audio Codec.  
For playback, you can return the USB stereo signal  
directly into the Main left and right mix bus so that  
the playback from the PC sums with the MAIN mix  
on the console.  
Recording from the L Series’ USB I/O  
A - SEND - switch  
The USB SEND switch is used to select the mix out-  
put that is sent to the internal AD (analog to digital)  
converter and then out the USB socket and then on  
to a PC.The switch allows you to select either the  
MAIN Left and Right or AUX 1 / 2 outputs.  
You can also use the USB RETURN switch TO route  
the signal from the USB output to the last stereo  
channel.  
To hear the USB playback in the MAIN mix, be  
sure that the USB SEND switch is set to MAIN (up  
position).  
For recording a live performance, you can send the  
MAIN Left and Right mix signal to the USB out for  
recording exactly the same mix as you hear in the  
sound system.  
For added flexibility, you can assign the USB stereo  
playback signal to the last stereo channels (11/12  
on the L1200 and 19/20 on the L2000). This gives  
you the ability to mix the signal in the MAIN mix,  
and also, you can assign to the Auxiliary sends and  
Bus outputs so you can mix the playback in floor  
monitors or isolate the playback to a mix zone. Press  
the USB RETURN switch down to return the USB  
input to the last stereo input.  
Be sure that the USB SEND switch is set to MAIN (up  
position) to send the MAIN Left and Right mix to the  
USB input.  
The USB I/O is always active and it will send a stereo  
signal based on the position on the USB SEND  
switch. When the USB SEND switch is set to MAIN,  
the signal sent to the computer will be comprised  
of the input channels that are assigned to the MAIN  
Left and Right Bus. The mix level follows the channel  
FADER and the stereo image set by the channel’s  
PAN control. You can also assign the USB out to feed  
from the AUX1 and AUX2 outputs enabling you to  
build a stereo mix for recording that’s independent  
from the house sound system. Press the USB SEND  
C - MONITOR – switch  
The MONITOR switch is use to assign the USB return  
to the headphones. Press the USB MONITOR switch  
down if you want to hear the USB playback in the  
headphones.  
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L1200 and L2000 Wiring Guide  
CONNECTING THE L1200 and L2000  
There are several ways to interface the L1200 and L2000 to support a variety of applications. The L1200 and L2000 fea-  
ture balanced inputs and outputs, so connecting balanced and unbalanced signals is possible.  
Unbalanced 1/4” Connector  
Balanced TRS 1/4” Connector  
XLR Balanced Wiring Guide  
1/4” Insert Cable  
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Specifications  
Maximum Output Level  
(0.5% T.H.D at 1KHz  
+24dB(MAIN L/R) @10K  
+20dB(INSERT) @10K  
+20dB(MAIN 2,GROUP,AUX/EFX) @10K  
More than 100mW(HEADPHONES) @33  
T.H.D  
<0.1% @+14dB 20Hz~20KHz (MAIN L/R,GROUP,AUX/EFX SEND) @10K  
20Hz~20KHz,+1/-1dB(MIX L/R,GROUP,AUX/EFX SEND) @10K  
Frequency Response  
Hum and Noise Input  
GAIN=Maximum Input  
sensitity -50dBu  
-128dBu  
-95dBu  
equivalent input noise ( Rs=150  
)
Residual noise (MAIN L/R,MONO,MAIN 2,GROUP,AUX,EFX OUT)  
MAIN,MONO,GROUP * Master fader at naminal level and all channel fader  
Minimum.  
-83dBu  
-76dBu  
AUX Master control at nominal level and all channel control Minimum.  
Maximum Voltage Gain  
74dB MIC IN TO MAIN L/R,GROUP,MONO  
66dB MIC IN TO AUX (PRE)  
76dB MIC IN TO AUX (POST) / EFX SEND  
52.2dB MIC IN TO REC L/R  
54dB LINE IN TO Main L/R,GROUP,MONO  
46dB LINE IN TO AUX(PRE)  
56dB LINE IN TO AUX(POST) / EFX SEND  
20dB ST IN TO MAIN L/R,MONO  
22dB TAPE IN TO MAIN L/R  
Crosstalk (at 1KHz)  
-70dB between input channels  
-70dB between input/output channels (CH INPUT)  
Gain Control(mono Input  
Channel)  
44dB Variable (-50dB ~ -6dB),(-30dB ~ +14dB)  
Gain (stereo Input CH)  
High Pass Filter  
40dB Variable (-20dB ~ +20dB), (-50dB ~ -10dB)  
75Hz, 18dB/Octave  
Input Channel Equalization  
MONO  
HIGH:12KHz shelving ± 15dB  
MID:100 ~ 8KHz shelving ± 15dB  
LOW:80Hz shelving  
± 15dB  
HIGH:12KHz shelving ± 15dB  
HI-MID:3KHz peaking ± 12dB  
LO-MID:500Hz peaking ± 12dB  
LOW:80Hz shelving ± 15dB  
Input Channel Equalization  
STEREO  
Graphic Equalizer  
LED Meters  
9 bands(63,125,250,500,1K,2K,4K,8K,16K) ±12dB maximum  
12-point LED,PFL/SOLO  
Internal Digital Effects  
24 BIT DSP,100 selectable presets  
FOOT switch (ON/OFF)  
Channel Indicators  
Peak:An indicator for each channel turns on when the pre-channel fader signal is 5dB below clipping.  
Phantom Power  
USB Bus Power  
+48V DC  
+5V DC 0.5A max USB A-TYPE FEMALE  
Power Source/Power  
Consumption  
AC 120V/230V/240V,50/60Hz  
L1200:40W,L2000:60W  
Weight  
L1200:16.74Ib.(7.6Kg) , L2000:22.25Ib.(10.1Kg)  
Dimensions  
L1200:18.9''(W)*15.9''(D)*4.9''(H) , 480mm(W)*403mm(D)*125mm(H)  
L2000:27.4''(W)*15.9''(D)*4.9''(H) , 696mm(W)*403mm(D)*125mm(H)  
Where 0dBu=0.775V and 0dBV=1V  
Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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