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Plugging In For the First Time
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In order to play your instrument using an effects pedal and an amplifier you will need two ¼ inch instrument cables. If you are not using an external effects processor, skip steps B and C.
A) Locate the output jack of your new instrument. Connect the instrument cable to your instrument. This end of the cable may have a right angle connector, which can help to keep the cable out of your way while playing. This, of course, depends on the placement of the output jack on your instrument.
B) For use with effects processors, connect the other end of the cable into the INPUT jack of the effects processor.
C) Connect one end of a second instrument cable to the OUTPUT jack on the effects processor. If your effects processor has a stereo output (two outputs labeled L (mono) and R, use only the L/mono OUTPUT jack.
D) Connect the other end of the instrument cable into the INPUT jack on your amplifier or mixing board.
Once all your cables ends are connected, set the volume level on each to zero. Next, turn each piece of equipment on. Turn up the master volume on the amplifier half way and the amp’s instrument channel up a third of the way. Finally, raise the volume on the effects processor and the violin. Doing this will prevent loud sounds that could damage your speakers or your ears, at least until appropriate levels are determined for future use.
