11XENYX XL1600/XL2400/XL3200 User Manual

4.3Stereo inputs

LINE L (MONO), LINE R

The stereo channels consist of two line inputs (¼" jacks), one for the left and one for the right channel. The inputs are balanced (TRS connectors), but it is also possible to connect to unbalanced plugs (TS connectors). These channels can also be used as mono channels by connecting to the jack labeled “L” (left).

MIC

The stereo channels also consist of XLR inputs for connecting to microphones DI boxes and multicores.

+48 V

This is the phantom power for operating capacitor microphones along with the control LED located next to the switch and in the Trim section of the stereo channels.

4.4 Main mix outputs

OUT A

The OUT A outputs are balanced XLR connectors with a nominal operating level of +4 dBu and provide the main mix signal.

OUT B

The OUT B outputs provide the MAIN B signal the volume level of which can be controlled.

INSERT

Like the channel inserts, the INS(ert) connectors can be used to hook up a dynamics processor or equalizer for further processing of the mix signal on OUT A.

4.5 Subgroup connectors

GROUP OUT 1 - 4

These four GROUP OUTS 1 – 4 carry the signals of the individual subgroups. For multi-tracking connect the outputs to the inputs of a multi-track recorder.

INSERT

Each subgroup has an insert jack which is labeled INS. Here you can connect to a noise gate, compressor or equalizer to process the subgroup signal as a whole. For example, route your background vocalists to one subgroup bus and then use a compressor to bring the vocals closer together. This makes it sound more like a choir rather than a group of individual soloists. The insert point is placed before the group fader, allowing the dynamics processors (noise gate, compressor, etc.) to be optimally used and not affected by changes in volume level of the group fader. Please use an insert cable to connect to the insert point.

SPEAKERS

The SPEAKERS outputs provide the same signal as the headphone outputs.

Use these outputs to hook up monitor speakers. This is helpful when the mixing console is not located close the performance but in a separate room, such as a TV control room. It is also possible to hook up a stage monitor, ideally one identical to the monitors being used on stage, to listen in on the sound as perceived from the stage monitors.

4.6 CD/tape connectors

IN

The CD/TAPE input connectors are used to hook up CD players, tape decks or other line-level sources.

OUT

The CD/TAPE output connectors provide the stereo main mix signal to a tape deck or DAT recorder to record your mix. The signal is taken pre-fader so that it will not be influenced by the fader positions.

4.7 FX/Mon/Aux sends

FX 1 and 2

The FX outputs 1 and 2 provide the signals of the effects buses 1 and 2. These signals may be sent to external effects processors and are routed back over the AUX-RETURN inputs or separate input channels, for example.

MON 1 and 2

The monitor outputs 1 and 2 provide the signals of the monitor buses. These signals may be be sent to stage loudspeakers. To prevent interference due to the long cables being used between stage and mixing console, the outputs are balanced XLR connectors. What's more,

you have the right connectors when working with multicores.

AUX 1 and 2

The AUX outputs 1 and 2 provide the signals of the AUX buses 1 and 2. You can switch these buses pre-fader and post-fader so that they may be used for effects as well as for monitor applications.

4.8 Aux returns

AUX RETURN

The stereo AUX inputs 1 und 2 let you connect the mixer to additional equipment (players, effects processors, submixers, etc.). The signal is sent to the signal sum.

FX RETURN

The stereo FX RETURN connectors 1 and 2 are linked to the outputs of external effects processors. Depending on the routing, the signals are sent to the subgroup or the main mix bus.

4.9 Light and headphone connectors

LAMPS

The LAMPS plugs are for connecting gooseneck lamps with BNC connectors. The power supply is 12 V _and the total connection load is 5 Watts a lamp.

PHONES

The PHONES outputs (¼" stereo jacks) let you plug in your headphones.

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