POWERPLAY PRO HA4400
5.3 Using the DIRECT IN input
The DIRECT IN connector can be found on the left side of the front panel. For instance, it is often necessary to replay a song for the musicians in the studio via a cassette recorder. This can be done easily and rapidly using the DIRECT IN connector. When using this input, the signal applied to the rear panel MAIN INPUT connector is bypassed automatically.
Fig. 5.3: Playback via the DIRECT IN connector
5.4 Using the mono function
The MONO switch allows for mono operation, i.e., linked operation of the left and right channels, without having to use a
In certain monitor applications, especially for live stage operation, a stereo programme may have a confusing effect, so the conversion into a mono signal leads to better transmission quality. In particular, this negative effect becomes obvious when the channel separation between the two channels is considerable, i.e., when they contain different information with differing volume levels.
5.5 Using the mute function
The mute function of the individual input sources is a special feature of the BEHRINGER POWERPLAY PRO. Depending on the position of the MONO switch, it offers two highly useful routing options:
5.5.1 The mute function in mono mode
When the MONO switch is pressed, the unit operates in mono mode. In this case, the two input signals are combined and the resulting mono signal is fed into the left and right headphone outputs.
By pressing one of the two MUTE switches, the corresponding input source (left or right input) is muted and the input signal which is not muted appears on BOTH headphone outputs (left and right). This routing option allows for the selection of two different programmes which are fed into the left and right input by muting the unwanted input source.
5.5.2 The mute function in stereo mode
The mute function is also very useful if playback is to be combined with simultaneous recording of a vocal track. Up to now, vocalists have been forced to move one headphone pad away from the ear while recording, in order to hear their own voice clearly.
Now, the BEHRINGER POWERPLAY PRO can mute the unused headphone channel in stereo mode. So moving the unused headphone pad away from the ear – uncomfortable but common practice – will be a thing of the past.
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