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SONIC STATION 22 / SONIC STATION 32
MAKING CONNECTIONS
Rear Panel
1. XLR Jacks
These jacks accept XLR inputs for balanced signals. They
can be used in conjunction with microphones such as pro-
fessional condenser, dynamic or ribbon microphones - with
standard XLR male connectors. With low noise preamplifi
-
ers, these inputs serve for crystal clear sound replication.
NB.
When using an unbalanced microphone, please ensure phan-
tom power is switched off. However, when using condenser micro-
phones the phantom power should be activated.
2. Line In Jacks
These balanced inputs accept 1/4” TRS and 1/4” TS line
inputs for the addition of various music instruments – such
as keyboards, drum machines, electric guitars, as well as a
variety of other electric instruments.
3. Insert Jacks
The primary use for these TRS phone jacks is for the ad-
dition of external devices, such as dynamic processors or
equalizers, to the corresponding mono input channel. This
will require a Y cord that can send and receive signals of
the mixer to and from an external processor. The tip of the
TRS jack will send the signal from the input channel, and the
ring will return the signal back to the mixer (the sleeve is the
grounding).
4. Direct Outputs and PRE button
These connections are for the direct output of the unbal-
anced signals received by mono channels. They are typically
post-fader, post-EQ, post-LCF, post-mute, however with the
included “PRE” button they easily become pre-fader and pre-
EQ (as well as post-gain, post-insert and post-LCF). They
are most commonly used to connect Multi-track recorders.
5. Stereo Channels
The two stereo channels on the Sonic Station (channels
19/20 and 21/22 on the Sonic Station 22; channels 29/30 and
31/32 on the Sonic Station 32) include XLR Mic inputs and
1/4” TRS phone jacks, as well as stereo RCA inputs. There
can be used in conjunction with various stereo devices, such
as synthesizers and keyboards. Also, by connecting a mono
signal to the left phone jack, the Sonic Station automatically
doubles the signal over to the right channel. This is known as
Jack Normalizing.
6. Auxiliary (AUX) Returns
The 1/4” TRS AUX Return inputs are for the return of audio
to the Sonic Station mixer, processed by an external signal
processor. If really needed, they can also be used as ad-
ditional stereo inputs. The feed from these inputs can be
adjusted using the AUX Return controls on the face of the
mixer. When connecting a monaural device to the AUX Re-
turn inputs, simply plug a 1/4” phone jack into the left (mono)
input, and the signal will appear in the right as well.
7. Auxiliary (AUX) Sends
These balanced 1/4” TRS phone jacks are the final output
of line-level signal fed from the corresponding auxiliary send
mixing buses, and are best suited for use with external ef-
fect processors or stage monitors. Feeding the output from
the Auxiliary outs to an equalizer and amplifier, and then to
a floor monitor speaker allows artists to monitor their own
instruments or vocals whilst performing.
8. Foot Switch Jacks
These ports are for the inclusion of a foot switch (non-latch-
able), used to remotely adjust properties of the built-in Digital
Effect processor, to the mixer. The right jack is used to turn
the device on and off, where the left jack is used for adjusting
tap delay properties.
9. Group Outs
These balanced 1/4” TRS phone jacks
output the final feed from the Group 1,
2, 3 and 4 Faders on the main panel
of the mixer. These outputs can be
used to feed multi-track records, as
well as an amplifier and speakers to
be used along with the Main Speak-
ers.
10. Group/Aux Insert
These TRS phone jacks are for the
addition of external devices, such as
equalizers or various other proces-
sors, to the corresponding Group or
AUX output (depending on the SWAP
settings). This will require a Y cord
that can send and receive signals of
the mixer to and from an external pro-
cessor. The tip of the TRS jack will send the signal from the
input channel, and the ring will return the signal back to the
mixer (the sleeve is the grounding).
