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4. Connect an Audio Source
Located on the left panel on the MixPre-6, there are two active-balanced
XLR connectors for low impedance microphone-level inputs. On the
right panel of the MixPre-6, a third XLR input is available for up to three
audio inputs. Also on the right side panel, there is an auxiliary mic input
(3.5 mm TRS) for 2-channel unbalanced line and plug-in power mics.
The Aux/Mic (TRS) input may be used to connect analog audio output for
camera return monitoring; it also accepts consumer-level input from devices
such as CD players, camcorders, DVD players, etc.
If necessary, use
¼
-inch TRS female to XLR male adapters—or a
¼
-inch to
3.5mm TRS adapter—for connecting audio sources.
6. Set up Channels
To set up channels:
1. Press the rotary knobs for the chosen channel. The Channel Settings
screen appears on the touch-screen LCD.
The Channel Settings screen appears differently depending on SYSTEM >
Mode configuration, so Input might be on the second page of settings.
2. Tap Input and select from the following input types:
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Mic
Use for microphones. For condenser mics requiring 48v phantom power, set Phantom to On.
Line
Use this type for balanced analog line level sources.
Aux In 1-2
Use for unbalanced stereo input.
USB 1-4
Use for external audio from iOS device.
Off
Turn the input off.
3.
Tap Low Cut to set low-cut filter levels—ideal for reducing wind or mic handling noise.
4. Tap Pan to adjust the input’s pan.
5. Connect Headphones
To connect headphones:
▶
Plug in the headphones cable to the headphone output located on
the right panel.
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The MixPre-6 can drive headphones to very loud levels. Take care
when attaching headphones and setting the headphone level.
To adjust headphone volume:
▶
Turn the HP encoder, located on the right panel of the MixPre-6.
LCD
Channel
Knobs
4. Connect an Audio Source
The MixPre-6 provides versatile connectivity options for a wide variety
of recording applications. Channels 1-4 are sourced from the XLR/TRS
combo inputs—two on each side panel—or from Aux/Mic or USB 1-4
inputs. Channels 5-6 may be sourced from the Aux/Mic input, or USB
1-2 inputs.
To connect an audio source:
▶
Using a standard XLR or TRS audio cable, connect an audio source
to any of four XLR/TRS combo inputs on the MixPre-6.
▶
Plug an USB audio source into the USB-C port on the MixPre-6.
▶
Plug an audio source into the Aux/Mic In 3.5 mm TRS connection.
Aux/Mic In
on Right Panel
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