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Connecting the MIXPAD -
General Suggestions
The actual connections you’ll make to and from the MIXPAD will vary
according to the environment you use it in and the particular equipment
you have, but here are a few basic rules concerning MIXPAD
connections that will apply in most situations:
• In general, it’s best to make all connections with the MIXPAD and
any connected power amplifiers turned off. If you must make
connections with the power on, make sure that the Main Level
control is completely down (turn the knob fully counterclockwise).
Whenever powering down, turn the Main Level control completely
down and turn off the main power amps
first. Wait a few seconds
for their power supplies to discharge and then turn off all connected
equipment, turning the MIXPAD off
last.
• Try to use balanced connectors and cabling wherever possible.
These kind of connections do a better job of rejecting extraneous
noise and hum and generally provide a cleaner signal. Although
the MIXPAD will accept unbalanced connectors throughout, it
specifically provides electronically balanced inputs for all mono line
inputs (channels 1 - 6 in the MIXPAD 12; channels 1 - 3 in the
MIXPAD 9; and channels 1 - 2 in the MIXPAD 4) and for its main
outputs. The wiring diagram below shows how 1/4" TRS
(Tip/Ring/Sleeve) connectors should be wired for use with these
inputs and outputs:
Unbalanced cables use standard 1/4" phone connectors, wired as
follows:
TIP +
GROUND
RING -
RING
TIP
SLEEVE
+ SIGNAL
GROUND
+ SIGNAL
GROUND
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