Questions about Output Config

[lukestringwalker]

If I’m going into a Laney LFR-12 with Out1 and into FOH with Out2, should I choose “Stereo” or “Copy L->R”? And “-10 dBV” or “+4 dBu”?

At first I thought that I just leave both at “Stereo” and Out1 at “-10 dBV,” but then I watched the video below and it got me confused.

 

[Habuman]

I have Out1 go to FOH - it has the XLR. Out2 goes to the FRFR.

In the I/O section set mode to SUM L+R and Output2 Copy = Output1.

Output level = +4

Since you are only going to one cab no reason to set for Stereo.

 

[unix-guy]

I have Out1 go to FOH - it has the XLR. Out2 goes to the FRFR.

In the I/O section set mode to SUM L+R and Output2 Copy = Output1.

Output level = +4

The setting for Stereo/Sum/Copy L->R is per output.

Using Output 2 Copy Output 1 doesn't copy that setting from Output 1.

Also, the Output 2 Copy only has effect when there's not an Output 2 block in the preset.

The OP should be aware of the risks for phase issues when using SUM.

If there's no stereo effects required, then Copy L->R or just using Stereo is fine since only one side of the output is being used anyway.

 

[Habuman]

The setting for Stereo/Sum/Copy L->R is per output.

Using Output 2 Copy Output 1 doesn't copy that setting from Output 1.

Also, the Output 2 Copy only has effect when there's not an Output 2 block in the preset.

The OP should be aware of the risks for phase issues when using SUM.

If there's no stereo effects required, then Copy L->R or just using Stereo is fine since only one side of the output is being used anyway.

Have set the Out2 to copy Out1 and SUM since day 1 and have had no issues. Get all same tones and effects to FOH and stage cab.

Although all of my presets are straight line on the grid. Nothing fancy.

 

[Habuman]

Also, it is written at the top of page 32.

 

[unix-guy]

Also, it is written at the top of page 32.

That says nothing about Output Mode... Only Output 2 Copy Output 1.

 

[Habuman]

That says nothing about Output Mode... Only Output 2 Copy Output 1.

That is why it is important to RTFM to figure out what works best for the user.

 

[lukestringwalker]

That is why it is important to RTFM to figure out what works best for the user.

True but from the manual, e.g., it is not clear to me whether the LFR-112 is consumer (-10) or professional (+4).

 

[Habuman]

True but from the manual, e.g., it is not clear to me whether the LFR-112 is consumer (-10) or professional (+4).

I have used the Laney LFR -both 112 and 212- and always set the FM3 to +4 without issues. Of course, it is always best to try both settings and let your ears decide.