Complete guide to all controls, indicators, and connectors on your Spark LIVE.
Top Panel
A - Power Switch
Hold to turn Spark LIVE on or off.
B - Input Channel 1 (1/4")
CH1 supports 3 modes:
- Standard Instrument Mode (Factory Default) - for general electric guitars, acoustic guitars, or basses
- Hi-Z Instrument Mode - for electric guitars or basses that have high gain/output pickups or a built-in preamp
- Line In Mode - for instruments with an output line level signal, such as keyboards, DI boxes, or a line output from an external effects unit
C - Preset Selector for Channel 1
Customize up to 8 presets for CH1. Turn the knob to switch between presets, and press the knob to choose between the 4 red and 4 green presets.
D - Amp Control
Controls the gain and EQ (BASS / MID / TREBLE) of the amp model in the current preset.
E - Channel 1 Volume Control
Controls the overall volume of CH1.
F - Music Volume Control
Controls the volume of Bluetooth music playback and USB audio.
G - Power Indicator
Indicates power and battery status.
Without Battery Loaded:
- Solid Red - Powered on
With Battery Loaded:
- Solid Green - Powered on / Battery 50-100%
- Solid Yellow - Powered on / Battery 10-50%
- Solid Orange - Powered on / Battery under 10%
- Flashing Green/Yellow/Orange - Charging
H - Wireless Indicators
Indicates the status of the Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connection.
- Solid Blue/Green - Connected
- Flashing Blue/Green - Pairing
I - Speaker Stand Mount
Spark LIVE can be mounted on any 35mm standard speaker stand.
Rear Panel
J - Input Channel 2 (XLR / 1/4" Combo)
CH2 features a combo socket that supports both standard XLR and 1/4" TS line inputs. Each port supports multiple modes:
XLR
- Microphone Mode (Factory Default) - for standard dynamic microphones
- Line In Mode - for instruments with an output line level signal, such as keyboards, DI boxes, or a line output from an external effects unit
1/4" TS
- Standard Instrument Mode (Factory Default) - for general electric guitars, acoustic guitars, or basses
- Hi-Z Instrument Mode - for electric guitars or basses that have high gain/output pickups or a built-in preamp
- Line In Mode - for instruments with an output line level signal, such as keyboards, DI boxes, or a line output from an external effects unit
K - Preset Selector for Channel 2
Customize up to 8 presets for CH2. Turn the knob to switch between presets, and press the knob to choose between the 4 red and 4 green presets.
L - Channel 2 Volume Control
Controls the overall volume of CH2.
M - Input Channel 3/4 (1/4")
CH3/4 has 1 pair of 1/4" sockets. You can connect either a stereo output or 2 mono outputs. Note: CH3/4 does not support built-in effects.
CH3/4 support multiple modes:
- Standard Instrument Mode (Factory Default) - for general electric guitars, acoustic guitars, or basses
- Hi-Z Instrument Mode - for electric guitars or basses that have high gain/output pickups or a built-in preamp
- Line In Mode - for instruments with an output line level signal, such as keyboards, DI boxes, or a line output from an external effects unit
N - Channel 3/4 Volume Control
Controls the overall volume of CH3/4. This knob controls the volume of both channels simultaneously and cannot be adjusted separately.
O - MIDI Ports (Standard 5 Pin DIN)
- Input - Connect a wired MIDI controller to control built-in effects and other features.
- Output - Connect to another Spark LIVE to sync them.
P - Line Output (1/4")
Connect to the input of an external device, such as a PA system or audio interface. If you only need 1 output, please use the L/Mono output.
Q - Master EQ/Volume
Adjust the overall EQ (LOW / MID / HIGH) and volume of Spark LIVE.
W - Pair Button
Press to enter Bluetooth pairing mode when connecting to a new device. Hold to enter pairing mode when connecting to Spark Control X.
X - Headphone Output (1/8")
Plug in a pair of headphones with a 1/8" jack.
Y - USB Audio Port (USB-C)
Connect the supplied USB-C to USB-A cable to a PC or Mac to use Spark LIVE as an audio interface.
Z - Charge Out Port (USB-C)
Connect a mobile device to charge it. To preserve battery life, we recommend charging mobile devices only when Spark LIVE is powered by AC.
AA - Tilt Stand
Use the stand to position Spark LIVE at different angles and orientations.
AB - Battery Slot
Insert the Spark Battery here (sold separately).
AC - Power Input (IEC)
Connect the supplied Power Cord to a power outlet.