Mackie DL1608 Reference Guide V1.2
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In addition to accepting balanced mic or line-level signals using an XLR connector, channels 13-16 may
also accept 1/4" line-level signals driven by balanced or unbalanced sources.
To connect balanced lines to these inputs, use a 1/4" Tip-Ring-Sleeve (TRS) plug. “TRS” stands for
Tip-Ring-Sleeve, the three connection points available on a stereo 1/4” or balanced phone jack or plug.
TRS jacks and plugs are used for balanced signals and stereo headphones and are wired as follows:
1/4” TRS Balanced Mono Wiring:
Sleeve = Shield
Tip = Hot (+)
Ring = Cold (–)
To connect unbalanced lines to these inputs, use a 1/4" mono (TS) phone plug, wired as follows:
1/4” TS Unbalanced Mono Wiring:
Sleeve = Shield
Tip = Hot (+)
You may be well-versed in setting levels on most analog and/or digital consoles, but the
DL1608 is quite unique. It would be wise to check out “Chapter 8: Level Setting Procedure”
(pages 49-50) the first time you set levels on this mixer. Thanks in advance!
L/R Main Outs
The male XLR connectors provide a balanced line-level signal that represent the end of the DL1608, where
the fully mixed stereo signal enters the real world. Connect these to the left and right line-level inputs of
powered speakers or to the left and right line-level inputs of an amplifier (with speakers already attached).
XLR Balanced Wiring:
Pin 1 = Shield (ground)
Pin 2 = Positive (+ or hot)
Pin 3 = Negative (– or cold)
You may be well-versed in setting levels on most analog and/or digital consoles, but the
DL1608 is quite unique. It would be wise to check out “Chapter 8: Level Setting Procedure”
(pages 49-50) the first time you set levels on this mixer. Thanks in advance!
SLEEVE
TIP
SLEEVE
TIP
RING
RING
TIP
SLEEVE
RING
SLEEVE
TIP
TIP
SLEEVE
TIP
SLEEVE
2
1
SHIELD
COLD
HOT
3
SHIELD
COLD
HOT
3
2
1
