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:
SLEEVE
TIP
RING
TIP +
GROUND RING -
Unbalanced cables use standard 1/4" phone connectors, wired as follows:
| + SIGNAL |
+ SIGNAL |
|
GROUND | GROUND |
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