TITAN COLUMN 12: How To Set Up A Mic / Instrument

Introduction:
This guide will walk you through the process of setting up a microphone or instrument (such as a guitar or keyboard) with your Rockville Titan Column 12 speaker system. Whether you're performing live or recording, you'll learn how to easily connect different audio sources and adjust your volume for optimal sound.

Requirements:

• Rockville Titan Column 12 speakers
• Microphone or instrument (guitar, keyboard, etc.)
• XLR cable (for microphone)
• 1/4-inch instrument cable (for guitar or line-level instruments)

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Setting Up a Microphone

• Connect the Mic: Take the female end of your XLR cable and plug it into your microphone.
• Plug into the Subwoofer: Connect the male end of the cable to the microphone input on the back of the subwoofer.
• Switch to Microphone Mode: Press the button above the input to set it to microphone mode.
• Adjust Volume: Raise the volume knob to your desired level.
• Test the Mic: Turn on your microphone and test it by speaking into it. You should hear your voice coming through the Titan Column 12 speakers.

2. Setting Up a Guitar (or Other Instrument)

• Connect the Guitar: Plug one end of your 1/4-inch instrument cable into your guitar.
• Plug into the Subwoofer: Connect the other end of the cable to the guitar input on the subwoofer.
• Switch to Guitar Mode: Press the button above the input to set it to guitar mode.
• Adjust Volume: Raise the volume knob for your guitar.
• Test the Guitar: Play your guitar, and you should hear it coming through the speakers.

3. Setting Up a Line-Level Instrument (e.g., Keyboard or Synth)

• Connect the Instrument: Plug the instrument’s output into the line input on the back of the subwoofer.
• Switch to Line Mode: Make sure the button above the input is pressed out to set it to line mode.
• Adjust Volume: Raise the line level volume to an appropriate level for your instrument.

4. Setting Up Both a Microphone and Instrument Simultaneously

• Connect the Microphone: Plug your microphone into the mic input and set it to microphone mode.
• Connect the Guitar (or Line-Level Instrument): Plug your guitar (or keyboard) into the line input above the mic input.
• Adjust Both Volumes: Raise the microphone volume and line level volume to match. For the guitar, you may need to raise the line level knob all the way up, while adjusting the mic volume accordingly.

5. Test the Setup

• Play Your Guitar: You should hear it coming through the speakers.
• Test the Microphone: Speak into the microphone, and you should hear your voice coming through as well. This makes the setup perfect for live performances, allowing you to use both the microphone and instrument simultaneously.

Conclusion:

Setting up your microphone or instrument with the Rockville Titan Column 12 is quick and simple. Whether you’re using a microphone, guitar, keyboard, or multiple instruments, the Titan Column 12 makes it easy to adjust volumes and ensure both sound sources come through clearly.