Guided Tour - MIXPAD 12 / MIXPAD 9 Channels
1:Mic inputs - Provided in monophonic channels only (channels 1 - 6 in the MIXPAD 12 and channels 1 - 3 in the MIXPAD 9). Use these electronically balanced XLR jacks to connect microphones to any of the MIXPAD’s monophonic channels. These are intended to accept signal from low-level, low-impedance mics but can also be used for signal from other sources (such as direct injection boxes) if the channel’s Trim control is turned down (see #2 below). All MIXPAD 12 and MIXPAD 9 XLR mic connectors are 36 volt phantom powered, enabling you to connect a wide variety of condenser or dynamic microphones. WARNING: Do not connect a channel’s microphone input if you already have something connected to its line input; each channel is designed to accept only one source or the other.
2:Trim - Provided in monophonic channels only (channels 1 - 6 in the MIXPAD 12 and channels 1 - 3 in the MIXPAD 9). This knob determines the input level of the connected mic or line signal. Continuously adjustable from +4 dB to -50 dB, the input trim is at unity gain (no boost or cut) when set to the “0” (9 o’clock) position. The input signal is boosted when the trim is turned to the right of “0” and attenuated when turned to the left of “0.” For information on how to properly set this for each channel, see the section on page 23 entitled “Setting The Correct Gain Structure.”
3:Line inputs - Use these standard 1/4" jacks to connect line-level sources such as synthesizers, drum machines, CD players, tape decks, or effects processors to any of the MIXPAD’s mono or stereo channels. The line input jacks for monophonic channels (channels 1 - 6 in the MIXPAD 12 and channels 1 - 3 in the MIXPAD 9) are electronically balanced, so you should use balanced three-conductor cabling and Tip/Ring/Sleeve (TRS) plugs wherever possible (unbalanced two- conductor plugs can also be inserted into these inputs, but you’ll get better signal quality and less outside noise and hum if you use balanced lines). WARNING: Do not connect a channel’s line input if you already have something connected to its microphone input; each channel is designed to accept only one source or the other.
The line input jacks for stereo channels (channels 7 - 12 in the MIXPAD 12 and channels 4 - 9 in the MIXPAD 9) are unbalanced. When connecting only one monophonic signal to stereo channels, use the left (even-numbered) input; the MIXPAD will then treat that channel as if it is a mono channel, allowing the signal to be panned (using the