Condenser microphones require power in order to operate. While phantom power (48 volts) is the most common, be sure to check the specifications of the microphone to know what type of power is required.
While the Go:Mixer does not supply phantom power, an external phantom power box, that provides 48 volts of power to the microphone, can be used. Roland doesn't manufacture these but they can be purchased at any dealer or online.
CONNECTIONS
- Connect the microphone to the input of phantom power box.
- Connect the output of the phantom power box to the microphone port of the GO:MIXER.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Use only an unbalanced cable (also know as TS OR Tip/Sleeve) when connecting to the microphone input of the GO:MIXER.
- Connect the tagged end of the supplied USB cable to the GO:MIXER and the other end to the iPhone or Android device.
- Use the supplied USB cable only. 3rd pary USB cables are not compatible.
- Do not connect the included USB cable to any device other than this unit.
- If the GO:MIXER does not power on:
Be sure that the phone that's being used is compatible:
https://www.roland.com/us/support/by_product/gomixer/support_documents/ - Connect either headphones or speakers to the MONITOR OUT jack. If using speakers, turn them on and turn their volume up.
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME
- Turn the MASTER LEVEL
completely counter-clockwise (off). - If using a microphone that has an ON/OFF switch, set this to ON.
- Be sure that the external phantom power's box is on. Check the documentation for information regarding how to be sure it's power is on.
- Lower the volume of any unused inputs on the GO:MIXER.
- While talking or singing into the mic, slowly raise the microphone knob
clockwise until the "PEAK" light on the GO:MIXER illuminates only occasionally.
Slowly raise the MASTER LEVEL to hear the audio.