Here are three ways you use the INSERT jacks:MONO PLUGChannel Insert jackDirect out with no signal interruption to master.Insert only to first “click.”

MONO PLUG

Channel Insert jack

Direct out with signal interruption to master.Insert all the way in to the second “click.”STEREOPLUG

Channel Insert jack

For use as an effects loop.(TIP= SEND to effect, RING = RETURN from effect)

Note: You can safely plug this output into a microphone input that provides 48 V phantom power.

54. MAIN OUT

These 1/4" TRS output connectors provide balanced or unbalanced line-level signals. This is the same signal that appears at the XLR MAIN OUTPUTS [52] (except the 1/4" jacks are not affected by the MAIN OUTPUT LEVEL switch). Connect these to the next device in the signal chain like an external processor (graphic equalizer or compressor/limiter), or directly to the inputs of the main amplifier.

55. MONO OUT

This 1/4" TRS output connector provides a balanced or unbalanced line-level signal that is a combination of the left and right MAIN OUT signals (L+R). You can use this for a separate mix that doesn’t require a stereo feed, or to simply test the monaural compatibility of your stereo mix.

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51. TALKBACK MIC

This is where you plug in your external talkback microphone if you need to have one. This female XLR connector has +48 VDC phantom power always applied, so you can use dynamic or condenser microphones.

Note: Almost all dynamic microphones can be used with phantom power, but you might want to check the documentation that came with your microphone to be sure.

52. RIGHT/LEFT MAIN OUTPUTS

These male XLR connectors provide a balanced line- level signal that represent the end of the mixer chain, where your fully mixed stereo signal enters the real world. Connect these to the inputs of your main power amplifiers, powered speakers, or serial effects processor (like a graphic equalizer or compressor/limiter). It provides a fully balanced signal that is the same as the 1/4" TRS MAIN OUT jacks next door (except the 1/4" jacks are not affected by the MAIN OUTPUT LEVEL switch).

53. MAIN OUTPUT LEVEL

When this switch is out (+4 dB), the XLR MAIN OUTPUTS provide a +4 dBu line-level signal. When the switch is pushed in (MIC), the signal is attenuated by 40 dB to a microphone level. You can connect the XLR MAIN OUTPUTS to the microphone inputs of another mixer, providing a submix for keyboards or drums, for example, in a live sound application.

56. MONO OUT LEVEL Control

This is a separate level control for the MONO OUT. It comes after the MAIN MIX fader but before the MAIN OUTPUT LEVEL switch, so turning the MAIN MIX fader up and down does affect the MONO OUT signal. With this control turned all the way up, you’ll have 6 dB of extra gain at the MONO OUT.

57. MAIN INSERTS

These 1/4" TRS jacks are for connecting serial effects such as compressors, equalizers, deessers, or filters. The insert point is after the mix amps, but before the MAIN MIX fader. Refer to the description of the channel insert on the previous page to see how to make this connection.

58. TAPE IN/OUT

These RCA jacks are used to connect to the inputs and outputs of a tape recorder or other recording device.

The TAPE IN jacks accept an unbalanced signal from a tape recorder or other signal source (could be a CD player, if you want) using standard hi-fi hookup cables. The signal is routed to the CONTROL ROOM/PHONES SOURCE matrix [18]. Push in the TAPE button to route the tape input to the CONTROL ROOM and PHONES outputs [59/30]. This allows you to playback recordings of your mixes.

Push in the TAPE TO MAIN MIX button [23] to route the tape input to the MAIN OUTs [52/54]. This allows you to playback music between sets over the main PA speakers.

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