jack to the INPUT of your effects, and a second patch cord from the
OUTPUT of your effects to the RETURN jack. Use the Effects blend
control on the front panel to adjust the amount of effects with the
sound of your instrument. If the Effects control is in the full counter-
clockwise position, your effects device will NOT be heard. Turning
the Effects control clockwise introduces more of the effect into the
overall sound.
You may also use the Return jack to mix in other external signals
such as a mono tape source, drum machine, etc.
CHANNEL PATCH JACKS
These jacks can be used as individual channel effects loops, to send
the individual Instrument and Aux/Mic channel signals out to a
stereo amp, or to receive a stereo signal that can be mixed in with
the Master Blender.
To use as an INDIVIDUAL CHANNEL EFFECTS LOOP, a stereo cord is
needed. The "tip" of the Channel Patch jack is the send, and the
"ring" of the Channel patch jack is the return or "receive". The
Effects blend control on the front panel DOES NOT affect this
function. Use the level on your effects device for the desired amount
of coloration.
To send the SEPARATE CHANNEL SIGNALS to a stereo amp or mixer,
etc, use a normal mono shielded 1/4" plug for each channel.
Connect the Channel Patch jack(s) to the input of the unit desired.
The level at these jacks is controlled by the Gain control ONLY. The
signal going to the Line and XLR outs will NOT be interrupted, and
function as normal. This allows for a variety of choices when playing
live or recording! Shorting the ring of the Channel Patch jack to
ground does not harm or affect performance.
To MIX IN A STEREO SIGNAL you will need a stereo plug with the
"ring" and "sleeve" wired ONLY. Do NOT ground or wire anything to
the "tip" of the stereo plug inserted into the Channel Patch jacks to
use this feature.
To patch from a stereo source, remove the mono plug on the end of
the patch cord inserted into the Master Blender and replace with a
1/4" stereo plug. Wire the "hot" wire of the mono cord to the "ring"
and the shield to the "sleeve". Again, leave the "tip" blank. Since
the master Effects control on the front panel does not function (it's a
mono control), the level must be set by the external device.
XLR DIRECT OUT
The XLR is a true electronically balanced output and can be used to
send a signal to a tape deck or mixer for recording and live
situations. Wiring of the XLR is American Standard: 1 = ground, 2 =
hot, 3 = neutral. The level at the XLR is affected by the Gain control
only. To "kill" the signal at the XLR, simply use the Mute switch on
the front panel.
The GROUND LIFT switch directly below the XLR connector either
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