Owner's Manual

POD Farm 2 Advanced User Guide – Using Your Line 6 Hardware
2•8
Footswitch & Expression Pedal Inputs
Connect up to two on/off footswitches in the Footswitch 1 & 2 inputs, and an expression pedal in
the Expression input to send MIDI control messages to POD Farm 2, or to most any DAW or MIDI
software on your computer. For the footswitch, you can use most any available “momentary” or “sustain
pedal” type footswitch that includes a 1/4 inch connector. For the expression pedal, the Line 6 EX-1
pedal is designed just for this purpose, or you can use a 3rd party expression pedal that includes a 1/4
inch connector.
To congure just what these footswitch or expression pedal controllers transmit, use the MIDI Control
Settings dialog within the Line 6 Audio-MIDI Devices panel. The MIDI control messages are routed
out the UX2 USB MIDI Out Port. This MIDI port is selectable within POD Farm 2 or your DAW or
MIDI software to trigger the desired parameters. (Please see “POD Farm 2 Plug-In MIDI Control” on
page 4•34 for more info.)
USB 2.0
This, of course, is where you connect a USB cable to UX8, with the other end going to one of your
computer’s USB 2.0 ports.
Line Level and XLR Inputs
8 unbalanced line level inputs are available for recording line level analog sources, such as a keyboard
synth, stereo receiver, the line outs from a mixing console, etc. Connect to line level inputs using 1/4-
inch TS audio cables.
8 XLR preamp inputs are provided for balanced and mic input sources. +48v Phantom Power switches
are located on the front panel for mics requiring phantom power (most condenser type mics do, but
check the documentation for your mic if you are not sure). Connect to these inputs using XLR cables.