Roland GO:MIXER PRO-X 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.
© 2021 Roland Corporation
GO:MIXER PRO-X
Owner’s Manual 01

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beginning
Connecting Devices
USB *1 *4
HEADPHONE/
HEADSET
or
MIC
*2–*5
INSTRUMENT
(L/MONO, R)
LINE IN 1 LINE IN 2
SMARTPHONE
IN/OUT
GUITAR/
BASS *2
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1. Connect the instrument, mic, or audio
player etc. that you want to record to
the GO:MIXER PRO-X.
2. Connect the included USB cable rst to
the GO:MIXER PRO-X 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.
* The POWER indicator may ash twice when you
connect your smartphone if the smartphone’s
batteries have degraded. This is not a
malfunction.
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(*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).
(*2) 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, [MIC] knob, or [HEADSET 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.
(*3) Pin assignment of MIC connector (XLR, TRS).
1: GND
2: HOT
3: COLD
Tip: HOT
Ring: COLD
Sleeve: GND
(*4) If you’re using a condenser mic that requires an external
power supply, set the [PHANTOM POWER] switch to
“48 V.”
(*5) 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“48 V.”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 This Unit to Your
Smartphone with an Analog Cable
This unit includes a cable for making an analog
connection (3.5 mm TRRS audio cable) to your
smartphone.
SMARTPHONE
IN/OUT
* A single-channel (mono) signal is sent to your
smartphone.
* For smartphones that do not have an
earphones jack, a Lightning-3.5 mm headphone
jack adapter or a USB-C to 3.5 mm headphone
jack adapter (both commercially available) is
required.
* If you are using the SMARTPHONE IN/OUT jack,
operate this unit on battery power.
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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.
Connecting an Android
Smartphone
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.
* Some Android smartphones do not oer USB
connectivity. For these models, connect a 3.5
mm TRRS audio cable to the earphones jack of
the smartphone (p. 5).
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MEMO
For information about smartphone compatibility,
access the following link.
https://roland.cm/gomixerproxcp
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Adjusting the Volume
Adjust the knob so that the PEAK indicator lights
briey when your performance is loudest.
GUITAR/
BASS *2
MIC
INSTRUMENT
(L/MONO, R)
HEADSET
MIC PEAK
If this stays lit, the
sound is too loud.
HEADPHONE/
SMARTPHONE OUT *1
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(*1) The [HEADPHONE/SMARTPHONE OUT] knob adjusts
the overall volume that is recorded.
(*2) The sound distorts if you turn the knob up too high.
Adjust the knob so that the sound doesn’t distort, and
raise the volume using the [HEADPHONE/SMARTPHONE
OUT] knob.
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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Record
Recording with a Camera App
REC
When you’re ready, use an app (such as a
video camera) on your smartphone to record.
* Some Android smartphones do not oer
USB connectivity. For these models,
connect a 3.5 mm TRRS audio cable to the
earphones jack of the smartphone (p. 5).
Recording with the 4XCAMERA
App
“4XCAMERA” is an app that
lets you record video on your
iPhone, iPad, or Android.
* Some Android smartphones
do not oer USB
connectivity. For these
models, connect a 3.5 mm TRRS audio cable to
the earphones jack of the smartphone (p. 5).
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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, 3
HEADSET MIC
MIC *3
(*1) If you’re using a condenser mic that requires an external
power supply, set the [PHANTOM POWER] switch to
“48 V.”
(*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“48 V.”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) (-
(*3) Connect a mic going through an eect unit to the
INSTRUMENT jack.
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Connecting a Guitar or Bass
GUITAR/BASS *4, 5
INSTRUMENT
(L/MONO, R) *4
(*4) If you’re routing your guitar (or bass) through an eect
device, connect it to the INSTRUMENT jacks.
(*5) When connecting a guitar or bass with an active pickup,
use the [PAD GUITAR/BASS] switch to reduce the input
signal to lower the amount of distortion.
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Connecting to the Headphone Jack
of an Audio Player or Computer
LINE IN 1, LINE IN 2
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Connecting a Keyboard or Eect
Unit
INSTRUMENT
(L/MONO, R)
Connecting a Headset or
Headphones
HEADPHONE/ HEADSET 16

Recording a Mix of Instrumental
Performance and Smartphone Music
With the 4XCAMERA app, you can mix the sound
from this unit with the music playing on your
smartphone.
LOOP BACK=ON *6
LINE IN 1
LINE IN 2
MIC
GUITAR/BASS
LOOP BACK=ON
INSTRUMENT
(L/MONO, R)
USB *6 *7 *8
SMARTPHONE
IN/OUT *6 *8
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(*6) 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.”
(*7) Audio is output to the smartphone as two channels
(stereo).
(*8) If you are using the 4XCAMERA app, select some music
on your smartphone.
Tap 1and then 2to
select the music on your
smartphone.
2
1
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Multitrack Recording with a DAW
USB *9 *10
LOOP BACK=OFF *9
LINE IN 1
LINE IN 2
MIC
GUITAR/BASS
INSTRUMENT
(L/MONO, R)
(*9) 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 [HEADPHONE/
SMARTPHONE OUT] knob to control the volume of the
smartphone that’s connected to the USB port (p. 22).
(*10) Audio is output to the smartphone as two channels
(stereo).
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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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