Roland SI-24 Musical Instrument User Manual


 
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Preparing to use the SI-24
Preparing to use the SI-24
Do not connect plugs to both the XLR type and
phone type INPUT jack of the same number.
You cannot use the GUITAR jack and the INPUT 8 jack
(phone type/XLR type) simultaneously. If devices are
connected to both jacks, the GUITAR jack input will take
priority. If you want to use the input from the INPUT 8
jack (phone type/XLR type), do not connect anything to
the GUITAR jack.
If using the phone type INPUT jack, you must switch
phantom power off. For details, refer to “Using phantom
power” (p. 16).
In order to handle audio with the SI-24 and to transfer
audio between the SI-24 and your computer, you must
connect it to a computer in which an R-BUS interface card
(RPC-1) has been installed.
You must use a special R-BUS cable to make this connection.
The SI-24 cannot use a five meter R-BUS cable (RBC-5).
The R-BUS connector of SI-24 can not be used by connecting with
the equipment requires power supply via R-BUS such as DIF-AT,
VE-7000 and so on.
To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or
other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off
the power on all devices before making any connections.
This instrument is equipped with balanced (XLR/TRS)
type input jacks. Wiring diagrams for these jacks are
shown below. Make connections after first checking the
wiring diagrams of other equipment you intend to
connect.
Howling could be produced depending on the location of
microphones relative to speakers. This can be remedied
by:
1. Changing the orientation of the
microphone(s).
2. Relocating microphone(s) at a greater
distance from speakers.
3. Lowering volume levels.
Be careful of loop connections
fig.3-2e
When the SI-24 is connected as shown in the above diagram to a device that passes the input sound through
to its output (a DAT recorder/the Roland VS series that is recording), the SI-24 and that device will form a
loop that can cause oscillation, producing an unexpectedly loud sound.
This type of connection can cause malfunction and damage to speakers and other equipment; take care to
avoid these conditions.
In addition to the above figure, take a moment now to check your connections for the following conditions.
Could there be a looped connection between the analog and digital realms?
Has any looped connection resulted from insertion of a mixer or other piece of equipment between the
devices?
Example of an Analog Loop Connection Example of a Digital Loop Connection
OUTPUT INPUT
SI-24
LINE OUTLINE IN DIGITAL OUT DIGITAL IN
SI-24
MD Recorder/
VS series etc.
MD Recorder/
VS series etc.
DIGITAL OUTDIGITAL IN