Main Inserts, Main Outputs | Dynacord PowerMate 1600 guide

MASTER

55. 2TRACK to MASTER

This control is used to mix the 2TRACK signal to the main mix; post fader of the master controls. Caution: When adjusting the level of the device that is connected to the 2TRACK RETURNS – CD player, tape deck, etc. – always begin with the 2TRACK to MASTER control set at its minimum setting. Otherwise, depending on the output quality of the connected sound source, the outputted level can instantly “hit the top”.

56. 2TRACK to AUX 3/4

The signal coming from the 2TRACK RETURNS is internally summed and can be added to the monitor bus using the 2TRACK to AUX3/4 control.

57. MAIN INSERTS

Stereo phone jacks for left and right channels with breaker function. The low impedance output is assigned to the tip (send) and the high impedance input (return) is assigned to the ring of the connector. This jack allows incorporating external third octave band or octave band EQs, compressors, limiters, de-noisers, etc. into the master’s signal path. The insertion point is pre master faders. As well as with the inserts of the monaural input channels, different DIRECT OUT functions can be accomplished. Please, also refer to the corresponding section in the description of the MONO INPUTS.

58. MAIN OUTPUTS

The signals at the MAIN OUTPUTS are post master fader and mainly meant to feed additional, external power amplifiers. Through these outputs it is also possible to establish two-way active system set-ups. In this case the active crossovers

–respectively the active subwoofers – have to be connected to the MAIN OUTPUTS. If you want to use the internal power amplifier to drive the high frequency cabinets, the treble signal coming from the crossover has to be fed back into the PowerMate via the Power Amp In connectors.

59. EQ INPUTS / OUTPUTS

The EQ INPUTS are provided through electronically balanced phone jacks with breaker function. Inserting a phone plug interrupts the signal path between master and internal power amplifier. You can then operate the internal power amps via EQ INPUTS. The signals at the EQ OUTPUTS are post master fader and post internal 7-band equalizer and can be used like the MAIN OUTPUTS for connecting external power amps.

60. POWER AMP INPUTS

The POWER AMP INPUTS are also provided via electronically balanced phone jacks with breaker function. When inserting a phone plug, the signal path gets split up between the master and the internal power amplifier, which allows operating the internal power amps via POWER AMP INPUTS. For detailed information on the functioning and the operation of the “MASTER PATCHBAY”, consisting of MAIN INSERTS, MAIN OUTPUTS, EQ IN- and OUTPUTS, and POWER AMP INPUTS, please refer to the corresponding section; later in this owner’s manual.