Spirit FOLIO SX mixer manual Stereo Inputs 13/14 & 17/18, Stereo Inputs 15/16 & 19/20, MIX Inserts

Mix & Sub Outputs

Aux Outputs

Mono Output

Signal +

Signal -

Screen

Mix Inserts

Signal Send

Signal Return

Gnd/Screen

Tip

Ring Sleeve

STEREO INPUTS 13/14 & 17/18

These accept RCA phono jacks to allow easy connection to hi-fi equipment or DAT players. The input is unbalanced, and ideal for pre-show music sources or signals that do not require any EQ or effects.

STEREO INPUTS 15/16 & 19/20

These accept 3-pole `A’ gauge jacks, or 2-pole mono jacks which will automatically ground the ‘cold’ input. Use these inputs for sources such as keyboards, drum machines, synths, tape machines or as returns from processing units. The input is BALANCED for low noise and immunity from interference, but you can use UNBALANCED sources by wiring up the jacks as shown, although you should then keep cable lengths as short as possible to minimise interference pick-up on the cable. Note that the ring must be grounded if the source is unbalanced.

Mono sources can be fed to both paths by plugging into the Left jack only.

MIX INSERTS

The unbalanced, pre-fade Mix insert point is a break in the output signal path to allow the connection of, for example, a compressor/limiter or graphic equaliser. The Insert is a 3-pole ‘A’ gauge jack socket which is normally bypassed. When a jack is inserted, the signal path is broken, just before the mix fader.

The mix signal appears on the TIP of the plug and is returned on the RING. A ‘Y’ lead may be required to connect to equipment with separate send and return jacks as shown below:

Headphones

Left Signal

Right Signal

Ground

Monitor Outputs

Direct Outputs

Signal

Ground

Ground

Signal Send	Send to External Device
Insert Point
Screen Signal Return	Note: If XLRs are used, join Pins 1 & 3
	and connect to cable screen.
	Connect Pin 2 to signal.

Return from External Device

MIX & SUB OUTPUTS

The MIX and SUB outputs are on 3-pole 3-pole ‘A’ gauge jack sockets, wired as shown, and incorporate impedance balancing, allowing long cable runs to balanced ampli- fiers and other equipment.

From FOLIO SX	Signal	(a) Balanced Connection
Impedance Balanced			To External Device
Output

	Screen	Signal Ground
From FOLIO SX	Signal	(b) Unbalanced Connection
Impedance Balanced		To External Device
Output
	Screen	Signal Ground
		Experience has shown that sometimes it is better
		not to connect screen at external device end.

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