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Front and Rear Panels
7. AUX B Jacks (L, R)
8. AUX A Jacks (L, R)
RCA-phono-type analog audio output jacks. With the factory
settings, there is no output from either the AUX A or the
AUXB jacks. The output is determined by the block settings
of the mixer’s master section and the settings of each channel.
9. MASTER OUT Jacks (L,R)
RCA-phono-type analog audio output jacks. With the factory
settings, all signals are output from the MASTER OUT jacks.
The output is determined by the block settings of the mixer’s
master section and the settings of each channel.
10. FOOT SWITCH Jack
An optional foot switch (such as the DP-2 or the BOSS FS-5U)
can be connected here when you want to control recorder
operations, mark point settings, and punch in/out
operations, etc. with a foot switch. With the factory settings, a
foot switch is set to start and stop the recorder.
11. DIGITAL Connectors (IN, OUT)
The VS-1680 accepts both coaxial and optical digital I/O
connectors (conforming to S/P DIF).
IN: This accepts a stereo digital audio signal. You can
select either the coaxial input connection or the
optical connection.
OUT: This outputs a stereo digital audio signal. You can
use both the coaxial connector and the optical
connector simultaneously, and each can carry a
different signal.
S/P DIF (Appendices, p. 64)
* Before recording a digital audio signal, certain system settings
must be made. To input a digital signal, refer to "Recording a
Digital Source," p. 66
* The digital connectors cannot input or output analog audio
signals.
12. PHANTOM Switch
This turns phantom power (+48 V) on and off. With the
factory settings, this is set to “Off.”
Phantom Power (Appendices, p. 64)
* Supplying phantom power to dynamic microphones or audio
playback devices may result in damage to your equipment.
Thoroughly read the owner’s manual of your microphone, and
make sure that the phantom power switch is set to “Off”
unless you are using a condenser mic that requires phantom
power.
* Switching the phantom power on or off while the VS-1680 is
turned on produces a loud noise that can damage amps and
speakers. Turn the phantom power on or off only when the VS-
1680 is turned off.
* When nothing is plugged into the INPUT 1–2 jacks, make
sure that the phantom power switch is set to “Off.” Also, we
recommend that the INPUT knob be turned fully to “LINE” to
capture as high a sound quality as possible.
13. GUITAR (Hi-Z) Jack (Guitar)
This 1/4” phone-type high-impedance jack is designed to
work best with a guitar, for less interference and a louder,
cleaner signal. It can be used instead of—but not at the same
time as—the regular INPUT 8 jack. If cables are connected to
both the GUITAR input and the regular INPUT 8 jack, the
GUITAR jack will take priority. Use the INPUT 8 knob to
adjust the input sensitivity of this input.
14. 1/4” INPUT Jacks (3-8)
Inputs 3 through 8 may be used as 1/4” phone-type TRS (Tip
Ring Sleeve) balanced connections, or as 1/4” phone-type
unbalanced connections, depending on the jack and cable
used. Use INPUT knobs 3-8 to adjust the input sensitivity of
these inputs.
15. XLR Balanced Inputs
Inputs 1 and 2 are XLR balanced connections. Use INPUT
knobs 1 and 2 to adjust the input sensitivity of these inputs.