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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CANVAS
USE THE THRU FOR TWO DIFFERENT OUTPUTS
DI (Direct Injection) – Use DI mode when connecting an unbalanced, high impedance source (Electric WHEN TO USE THE CANVAS THRU OUT
Guitar, Bass Guitar, etc). The signal will be reduced by -20dB (-35dB with pad engaged) and converted Use Canvas Stereo to connect your instrument to
to a balanced signal via the transformer connected to the XLR output. Use the gain on your mixer or AMP
a variety of sources. The following diagrams are a
STEREO
preamp to bring the signal up to line level. few examples of use cases. Fun tip: The left & right XLR OUT
jacks are independent and can also run two mono
LI (Line Isolator) - Use LI mode when connecting your unbalanced, low impedance source (Amp + Cab sources. GUITAR DSP AMP CANVAS FRONT OF HOUSE
Sim like the ACS1, keys, etc.). The signal will remain full volume and be converted to a balanced signal
AT THE VENUE
via the transformer connected to the XLR output. Less preamp gain will be required in LI mode.
Note - When deciding between DI or LI, check with the manufacturer of your gear to find
the output impedance of the device you are wanting to interface. For a general guide:
High Impedance = anything above 1k = Use DI
You are the artist. Your sound is the paint, and Low Impedance = less than 1k = Use LI
GUITAR DSP AMP CANVAS FRONT OF HOUSE
this is your canvas. After years of creating tone- If you lose high-frequency information when using LI mode, then you should probably be
painting devices, Walrus Audio is releasing in DI mode. Both left and right channels are affected when using the DI/LI switch. AT THE STUDIO
The Canvas Stereo Direct Box/Line Isolator. The
PAD – Enables a -15dB input pad (Only in D.I. mode) for reducing hot signals in order to minimize
Canvas is designed to remove any resistance
distortion.
between you and your audience by giving a
pristine, sonic foundation upon which to build GND LIFT – Isolates the GND pin on XLR to help reduce hum if present. Leave out for normal operation.
your dual-channel masterpiece. From houses of GUITAR DSP AMP CANVAS DAW
SUM – When disengaged (out), the left input connects to the left thru. The right input connects to the
worship to the dive bar downtown, Canvas Stereo VARIOUS INSTRUMENT RECORDING
right thru allowing the use of stereo amplifiers.
is built to be the performance palette that goes
When engaged (in), Sum connects the left and right thru jacks together to combine the signals for
wherever you are making your music. running into a single amplifier (use either thru jack).
THRU - The Thru jack is a pass through that can be plugged into a guitar amp or other source.
KEYS/SYNTH CANVAS FRONT OF HOUSE
