2A Tour of the MultiMix USB2.0
In this chapter, you’ll learn all about the MultiMix’s components (except for the digital effects processor, which is explained in the next chapter). Please refer to the diagrams as you read each section to see which components we’re talking about.
Patchbay
At the rear portion of the top of the MultiMix, you’ll find the patchbay. This is where you plug in instruments, signal processors, multitrack recorders and other devices. Whatever you need to connect to the mixer, this is where it’s done. In the following paragraphs, we tell you all about the inputs, outputs, switches and knobs you see in this section of the mixer.
Mic Inputs (Channels 1 – 8)
The MultiMix uses standard
These
Another useful feature of these mic inputs is a
Line Inputs (Channels 1 – 8)
The line inputs, marked LINE IN, are balanced 1/4” jacks that offer the same 50dB of preamp gain and the
Although chances are your microphones will work fine with these mic inputs, we recommend that you do some checking up on the type of microphone you’re using, especially if it’s one of the older vintage models or a ribbon microphone of any kind. Verify that your microphone requires phantom power and make sure its output is low impedance, balanced and floating.
Always connect your microphones before activating phantom power. Microphones tend to be very sensitive, and the sudden power surge can do permanent damage to the mic’s circuitry. It’s also a good idea to lower mixer levels before you activate phantom power.
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