Model LM16 [Connection to external devices]
Balanced and unbalanced inputs/outputs
For connection between a recording mixer such as the LM16 and external devices (such as a microphone, keyboard, recorder, etc), shielded cables are used. There are two types of cables - balanced and unbalanced.
Cold
Hot
Shield (ground)
Outer jacket
Balanced | Unbalanced |
Balanced
The advantage of a balanced cable is its ability to reject external interference. Therefore, it is suitable for handling a small level signal or transferring over long dis- tances. The LM16 provides the following balanced connectors.
Inputs/outputs | Connectable connectors |
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[INPUT | |
ductor TRS or | |
| phone plug |
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[STEREO OUT (L, R)] | |
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[GROUP OUT 1 - 4] | |
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[PHONES] | |
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Unbalanced
An unbalanced cable is mainly used for handling line level signals.
The LM16 provides the following balanced connectors.
Inputs/outputs | Connectable connectors |
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[INSERT 1 - 8] | |
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[EFF SEND] | |
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[AUX SEND 1 - 3] | |
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[ST MIX OUT (L, R)] | RCA pin plug |
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[MONITOR OUT (L, R)] | |
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[SUB IN (L, R)] | RCA pin plug |
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Connector types
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| 1 | 2 | ||
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1 | Ground |
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2 | Hot |
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3 | Cold |
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RCA pin plug | Tip | Hot |
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Sleeve | Ground | |||
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| Sleeve | Tip | |
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| Ring | ||
| INPUT/MON OUT |
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| AUX SEND/GROUP OUT | |||
| EFF SEND |
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| Tip | Hot |
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| Ring | Cold | ||
| Sleeve | Ground | ||
INSERT |
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plug (balanced) | Tip | Output | ||
| Ring | Input | ||
| Sleeve | Ground | ||
| PHONES |
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| Tip | L |
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| Ring | R |
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| Sleeve | Ground | ||
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| Sleeve |
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Tip | Hot |
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Sleeve | Ground | |||
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