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Figure 13. Mono Guitar Effects Splitter/Mixer
Many effects have mono inputs and stereo outputs.
In this case, connect the left and right outputs of Effect
1 to MONO IN CHANNELS 1 and 2 of the SM 26B
respectively. Rotate the MIX/PAN control of Channel
1 all the way to the Left and the MIX/PAN of Chan‑
nel 2 all the way to the Right. This preserves the mix of
the effects’ stereo output and passes it to the LEFT &
RIGHT MIX OUTPUTs of the SM 26B. Continue with
Channels 3 & 4 for the second effect and Channels 5 &
6 for the last effect. Set the Channel LEVEL pairs to the
same levels to preserve the intended mix of the stereo
effect.
The best way, shown in figure 12, uses one SM 26B
as a splitter to actively split the signal into as many
as six separate feeds (or three stereo) for the effects
inputs. To mix all of the effects outputs back together, a
second SM 26B connected as a mixer could be enough
Inputs for a mono system, or an SM 82 with
eight
stereo
Inputs works great for a stereo system.
Now here's a way to
split and mix with one SM 26B
,
shown in Figure 13. From the loop output going to
the LEFT INPUT, Channels 1,2 and 3 will act as the
splitter
, with their pan controls all the way to the left
bus. Since the MONO IN jacks
know
that an individual
Input overrides the master Input…Channels 4,5 and
6 will act as the
mixer,
with their pan controls all the
way to the right. The RIGHT MIX OUTPUT returns
signal to the amplifier. Cool!
DJ Effects Mixer
DJ mixers have stereo sends and returns, but it’s just
as easy to use the SM 26B to combine 3 stereo effects
(or an SM 82 for 8 stereo effects). The concept is the
same as the Guitar Rack in Figure 11, but in stereo. See
Figure 14.
And More
The range of applications of the Model SM 26B Split‑
ter Mixer is staggering and have been barely touched
in this RaneNote. From simple sub‑mixing to complex
split‑mix combinations, to individual equipment signal
conditioning, to line splitting, to your unique applica‑
tion, the list of uses for the SM 26B goes on and on.
Experiment and have fun!
EFFECT 1
EFFECT 2
EFFECT 3
SM 26B
2
6
5
4
3
1
GUITAR AMP
FROM
GUITAR
LOOP SEND
LOOP RETURN
LEFT INPUT
RIGHT OUTPUT
(1,2,3 PAN LEFT)
(4,5,6 PAN RIGHT)
SM 26B
2
6
5
4
3
1
DJ MIXER
EFFECTS LOOP SEND
EFFECTS LOOP RETURN
R
R
L
R
L
R
L
L
PAN R
PAN R
PAN L
PAN R
PAN L
PAN L
R
R
R
L
R
L
L
L
R
L
EFFECT 1
EFFECT 2
EFFECT 3
Figure 14. DJ Mixer Effects Loop Mixer
Figure 12. Ultimate Guitar Effects Splitter/Mixer
EFFECT 1
EFFECT 2
EFFECT 3
EFFECT 4
EFFECT 5
EFFECT 6
SM 82
SM 26B
6
5
2
4
3
1
2
6
5
4
3
1
GUITAR AMP
FROM
GUITAR
LOOP SEND
LOOP RETURN
GUITAR AMP
LOOP RETURN
LEFT OUTPUT
RIGHT OUTPUT
