Roland GO:MIXER PRO User manual

Before using this unit, carefully read the leaet
“USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and“IMPORTANT
NOTES.” After reading, keep the document(s) where
it will be available for immediate reference.
© 2018 Roland Corporation
GO:MIXER PRO
Owner’s Manual 01

to
beginning
Connecting Devices
USB *1 *2 *5
MONITOR
OUT
or
MIC *3–*6
INSTRUMENT
(L/MONO, R)
LINE IN 1 *7 LINE IN 2
Type-C Lightning micro B
(OTG)
micro B
B type A type
B type A type
mini B
Type-C Lightning micro B
(OTG)
micro B
B type A type
B type A type
mini B
PLUG-IN MIC
*3
Type-C Lightning micro B
(OTG)
micro B
B type A type
B type A type
mini B
Type-C Lightning micro B
(OTG)
micro B
B type A type
B type A type
mini B
Type-C Lightning micro B
(OTG)
micro B
B type A type
B type A type
mini B
Type-C Lightning micro B
(OTG)
micro B
B type A type
B type A type
mini B
Type-C Lightning micro B
(OTG)
micro B
B type A type
B type A type
mini B
GUITAR/
BASS *3
Type-C Lightning micro B
(OTG)
micro B
B type A type
B type A type
mini B
Type-C Lightning micro B
(OTG)
micro B
B type A type
B type A type
mini B
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1. To the GO:MIXER PRO, connect the
instrument, mic, or audio player etc.
that you want to record.
2. Connect the included USB cable rst
to the GO:MIXER PRO and then to your
smartphone (p. 6).
* If you are unable to record on your smartphone,
slowly repeat step 2 once again.
* To prevent malfunction and equipment failure,
always turn down the volume, and turn o all
the units before making any connections.
* Before turning the unit on/o, always be sure to
turn the volume down. Even with the volume
turned down, you might hear some sound
when switching the unit on/o. However, this is
normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
* If operating on batteries, the POWER indicator
blinks when the batteries run low. If you
continue using the unit in this state, the power
automatically turns o after approximately one
minute. Replace the battery as soon as possible.
* In some cases, noise might be heard when you
connect a smartphone, or when you start up or
operate an app.
(*1) Connect only the included cable to this unit’s USB port.
Also, do not connect the included cable to any device
other than this unit (p. 6).
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(*2) If connecting an Android smartphone to this unit,
connect the tagged plug to this unit.
Type-C Lightning micro B
(OTG)
micro B
B type A type
B type A type
mini B
Type-C Lightning micro B
(OTG)
micro B
B type A type
B type A type
mini B
(*3) You must connect your guitar, bass, or mic to this jack.
If a mic and/or guitar are not connected, turn the
[GUITAR/BASS] knob and/or [MIC] knob all the way to
the left (the minimum setting). If the knob is not at the
minimum setting, noise might enter the signal.
(*4) Pin assignment of MIC connector (XLR, TRS).
1: GND
2: HOT
3: COLD
Tip: HOT
Ring: COLD
Sleeve: GND
(*5) If you’re using a condenser mic that requires an external
power supply, set the [PHANTOM POWER] switch to
“48V.”
(*6) If you need to supply phantom power when using an
iPhone or iPad, install batteries in this unit. (If batteries
are not installed, phantom power cannot be supplied
even if the [PHANTOM POWER] switch is set to“48V.” In
this case, the POWER indicator blinks.)
If you’re using an Android smartphone, phantom power
can be supplied both when you’re using batteries and
when power is supplied from the smartphone.
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Phantom power supply
conditions Android iPhone, iPad
Using batteries ( (
Supplying power from
the smartphone (USB) (-
(*7) Sound from a device connected to the LINE IN 1 jack
can be used for karaoke (p. 19).
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Connecting a Smartphone
Three USB cables for connection to a smartphone
are included with this device.
By using these USB cables, you can supply power
from a connected smartphone to this device.
Connecting an iPhone or iPad
This is a Lightning–USB cable for connecting
this device to an iPhone or iPad.
* If you’re using an iPhone or iPad, this unit’s
POWER indicator will light when the app
starts.
Connecting an Android Smartphone
Type-C Lightning micro B
(OTG)
micro B
B type A type
B type A type
mini B
This is a USB cable for connecting this
device to a smartphone equipped with
a USB micro B-type connector. Connect
the plug with the tag to the USB port of
this device.
This is a USB cable for connecting this device
to a smartphone equipped with a USB Type-C™
connector.
* When power is supplied to this device from
a smartphone, the smartphone’s battery is
consumed more heavily than usual.
Type-C Lightning micro B
(OTG)
micro B
B type A type
B type A type
mini B
Type-C Lightning micro B
(OTG)
micro B
B type A type
B type A type
mini B
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MEMO
For information about smartphone
compatibility, access the following link.
http://roland.cm/gomixerprocp
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beginning
Adjusting the Volume
Adjust the knob so that the PEAK indicator lights
briey when your performance is loudest.
GUITAR/
BASS
MIC
INSTRUMENT
(L/MONO, R)
PLUG-IN
MIC
PEAK
If this stays lit, the
sound is too loud.
MONITOR OUT *1
REC
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(*1) The [MONITOR OUT] knob adjusts the overall volume
that is recorded.
MEMO
To adjust the volume of the devices connected
to LINE IN 1 and LINE IN 2, use the volume
controls of those devices.
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beginning
Record
Recording with a Camera App
REC
When you’re ready, use an app (such as a
video camera) on your smartphone to record.
Recording with the
Camcorder for GO:MIXER App
“Camcorder for GO:MIXER”is an app that lets you
record video on your Android smartphone.
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Recording with the 4XCAMERA
App
“4XCAMERA” is an app that lets you record video
on your iPhone or iPad.
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beginning
Connection Examples
Here are some examples of connecting mics or
instruments to this device.
Make connections and settings as appropriate for
the equipment that you’re using.
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Connecting a Mic
MIC *1 *2
PLUG-IN MIC
(*1) If you’re using a condenser mic that requires an external
power supply, set the [PHANTOM POWER] switch to
“48V.”
(*2) If you need to supply phantom power when using an
iPhone or iPad, install batteries in this unit. (If batteries
are not installed, phantom power cannot be supplied
even if the [PHANTOM POWER] switch is set to“48V.” In
this case, the POWER indicator blinks.)
If you’re using an Android smartphone, phantom power
can be supplied both when you’re using batteries and
when power is supplied from the smartphone.
Phantom power supply
conditions Android iPhone, iPad
Using batteries ( (
Supplying power from
the smartphone (USB) (-
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Connecting a Guitar or Bass
GUITAR/BASS *3
INSTRUMENT
(L/MONO, R) *3
(*3) If you’re routing your guitar (or bass) through an eect
device, connect it to the INSTRUMENT jacks.
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Connecting to the Headphone Jack
of an Audio Player or Computer
LINE IN 1 *4, LINE IN 2
(*4) Sound from a device connected to the LINE IN 1 jack
can be used for karaoke (p. 19).
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Connecting a Keyboard
INSTRUMENT
(L/MONO, R)
Connecting Monitor Speakers or
Headphones
MONITOR
OUT or 16

Recording a Mix of Instrumental
Performance and Smartphone Music
LOOP BACK=ON *5
LINE IN 1
LINE IN 2
USB *5 *6
MIC
PLUG-IN MIC
GUITAR/BASS
LOOP BACK=ON
INSTRUMENT
(L/MONO, R)
(*5) If you want to record video using your camera app
or 4XCAMERA while playing back music from your
smartphone, turn the [LOOP BACK] switch “ON.”
(*6) Audio is output to the smartphone as two channels
(stereo).
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Multitrack Recording with a DAW
USB *7 *8
LOOP BACK=OFF *7
LINE IN 1
LINE IN 2
MIC
PLUG-IN MIC
GUITAR/BASS
INSTRUMENT
(L/MONO, R)
(*7) If you want to use a DAW app to record your
performance, set the [LOOP BACK] switch to the “OFF”
position. In this case, you can’t use the [MONITOR OUT]
knob to control the volume of the smartphone that’s
connected to the USB port (p. 22).
(*8) Audio is output to the smartphone as two channels
(stereo).
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beginning
Using a Backing Track for
Karaoke (CENTER CANCEL)
The sound from the device connected to LINE IN 1
can be used for karaoke (*1).
1. Set [CENTER CANCEL] to the“ON”
position.
CENTER CANCEL
LINE IN 1
(*1) Depending on the sound, the instruments or vocals that
are not in the center might not be canceled completely.
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beginning
Using Batteries
If you’re not supplying power from the
smartphone, install batteries in this unit.
1. Turn the battery cover
counterclockwise to
remove it.
+
+
-
-
2. Insert batteries as shown
in the illustration (pay
attention to the polarity).
3. Turn the battery
cover clockwise
to attach it.
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