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August 13, 2008 ../ TestDrive: RapcoHorizon LTI-1With more and more DJs and electronic musicians employing computers in their live rigs, emergency backup solutions have become mandatory.
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The LTI-1 won't win any beauty pagents, but its got it where it counts with an extra long and robust minijack cable, leading into a black, powder-coated, metal box that houses the pad switches and XLR outputs. We found the LTI-1 performed very well in a variety of difficult situations, and even works well as an efficient way to incorporate an iPod, a portable CD player, or any other playback device with a 3.5mm output into a large PA.
Ground LiftWhat sets the LTI-1 from other XLR to Minijack interfaces, is that it contains a Ground Lift. The ground lift switch disconnects pin 1 on the XLR jack, which is connected to the braid or foil shield in the cable, and acts as the ground point of the circuit. Disconnecting the shield can prevent unwanted hum or current from flowing between the two devices also known as, the dreaded ground loop. As many of you well know, nothing kills the vibe of a live electronic music performance like a particularly nasty ground hum that saps the energy and muddies the sound.
The only draw back is the LTI-1's price, which initially was $135, but has dropped recently to $119. The Future: To really make the LTI-1 a true emergency solution, and give it even greater flexibility, RapcoHorizon should replace the standard XLR connection with Neutrik Combo Jack that accept both XLR and 1/4" TS or TRS action. This would give the LTI-1 the ability to deliver balanced XLR and 1/4" outputs to a PA for true versitality.
More "information" on the RapcoHorizon LTI-1.
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   For laptop musicians, the feature-rich RapcoHorizon LTI-1 is certainly a worthwhile insurance policy.
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