POWERMATE3
6Master Patchbay and different setup alternatives
The patch field within the master section is referred to as MASTER PATCHBAY. The mixer’s Line output levels are to be found here. To provide you with a wide range of connection possibilities, the MASTER A/B OUTPUTS, MON 1/2 OUT- PUTS, POWER AMP INPUTS and the FX/AUX SENDS can be independently connected with each other or routed to ex- ternal devices. In the basic configuration – when no plugs are inserted into any of the POWER AMP INPUT connectors
–signals are patched internally and fed to the internal power amplifier. Once you connect a plug to the POWER AMP INPUTS, the internal signal path is interrupted, providing you with the opportunity to include external signals. Following, we would like to show you some typical examples of how to use the MASTER PATCHBAY.
6.1 Maximum amount of passive speakers
The PowerMate allows the maximal connection of three loudspeaker cabinets with an impedance of 8 ohms per power amp output channel. In other words: the internal power amplifier is capable of driving a maximum of six 8 ohms speaker systems. The following diagram shows an example of how to set up your PowerMate for operation with the maximum amount of speakers connected.
Usual power mixer applications do not include a monitor amps rack. Thus, active monitor systems, like the DYNACORD AM 12 for example represent a convenient alternative.
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