How To Set Up Your LINE8 USB With a Mixer

Introduction:

This article provides a step-by-step guide to connecting your Rockville Line8 USB Mixer to another audio mixer. The instructions are straightforward and suitable for users of all experience levels. You will need your Line8 USB Mixer, quarter-inch cables, microphones, and instruments as required for your setup.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Connecting the Line8 USB to a Mixer (Separate Channels for Groups A and B)
   • Example Setup: Two microphones connected to Group A, three instruments connected to Group B, each group routed to its own channel on the mixer.
   • Take two quarter-inch cables.
   • Connect one end of the first cable to the output of Group A on the Line8 USB.
   • Connect the other end to an input channel on your mixer (e.g., channel one).
   • Connect one end of the second cable to the output of Group B on the Line8 USB.
   • Connect the other end to another input channel on your mixer (e.g., channel two).
   • On the Line8 USB, locate the eight channel/four channel switch.
   • Press the button in for four channel mode (keeps Group A and Group B outputs separate).
   • For microphones on Group A, leave the mic/line button open (mic mode).
   • For instruments on Group B, press the mic/line button in (line mode).
   • Raise the volume knobs for microphones (Group A) and instruments (Group B) on the Line8 USB.
   • Raise the master level knob on the Line8 USB to ensure the signal reaches your mixer.
   • On your mixer, raise the gain and level knobs for the connected channels.
   • Adjust the main mix knob on your mixer as needed.
2. Connecting the Line8 USB to a Mixer (All Inputs Summed to One Channel)
   • This setup allows you to connect multiple microphones and instruments to the Line8 USB and send all signals to a single channel on your mixer, saving space.
   • On the Line8 USB, leave the eight channel/four channel switch open for eight channel mode (all inputs summed).
   • Take a quarter-inch cable and connect one end to either output A or output B on the Line8 USB.
   • Connect the other end to any input channel on your mixer (e.g., channel one).
   • Set the levels for all microphones and instruments on the Line8 USB.
   • Raise the master level knob on the Line8 USB.
   • On your mixer, raise the gain and level knobs for the connected channel.
   • Adjust the main mix knob on your mixer as needed.

Troubleshooting & FAQs

Q: Why am I not getting sound from the mixer?

• Ensure all cables are securely connected.
• Check that the correct mode (mic or line) is selected for each group.
• Make sure the master level knob on the Line8 USB and the gain/level knobs on your mixer are turned up.

Q: How do I keep microphones and instruments on separate channels?

• Use four channel mode on the Line8 USB and connect Group A and Group B outputs to separate channels on your mixer.

Q: Can I sum all inputs to one channel on my mixer?

• Yes, use eight channel mode on the Line8 USB and connect either output A or B to a single channel on your mixer.

Q: What cables do I need?

• Use standard quarter-inch cables to connect the Line8 USB outputs to your mixer’s input channels.

Conclusion

Connecting your Rockville Line8 USB Mixer to another mixer is simple and flexible, allowing you to route audio in the way that best fits your needs. Follow the steps above for either separate or summed channel setups.