5 − Mixer

Inputs and assignments

The 2488MKII mixer is equipped with 8 inputs (A–H), 24 playback tracks, and 2 effect returns for a total of 34 chan- nels. 4 of the 8 inputs (A–D) have combined MIC/LINE inputs that can accept both XLR jacks and standard 1/4” TRS jacks. These can also supply +48 V phantom power. Inputs E–Hare standard balanced 1/4” jack MIC/LINE inputs.

WARNING

Never connect microphones to inputs A through D, or disconnect microphones from these inputs with phantom power turned on.

Never use unbalanced dynamic microphones with microphone inputs A through D with phantom power turned on. If you are in any doubt, consult your local audio expert.

Always turn this switch OFF when connecting devices that do not need + 48 V external power to the XLR jacks.

An unbalanced “mirror” of H, with an impedance suitable for electric guitars and basses, is provided at the front of the unit.

It is possible to record up to eight tracks at one time, with the inputs being freely assignable to the tracks.

Assigning inputs is carried out by pressing and holding the appropriate input key below the TRIM controls (the key flashes), and then pressing the appropriate channel SELECT key(s) which will also flash. It is also possible to reverse the order (press and hold a channel’s SELECT key and press the appropriate input key).

This shows an instrument (guitar or bass) plugged into input H being assigned to channel 1.

ªAssignment to a stereo track

Tracks 13–24 form six stereo tracks (13-14, 15-16, 17-18,

19-20, 21-22, 23-24) with each stereo track being controlled by a single fader. Stereo tracks are always recorded as a pair. Recording on only one channel of the pair is impossible.

•When assigning a linked input channel pair to a stereo

track each input is assigned to a separate track.

Example: assignment of inputs A and B to tracks 13 and 14 A œ 13, B œ 14

•When assigning a single input channel to a stereo track,

the same input is assigned to both tracks.

Example: assignment of input A to tracks 13 and 14 A œ 13, 14

•After a single input channel has been assigned to a stereo track, if a separate input channel is assigned to the same stereo track, the new channel is assigned to the second track of the pair, resulting in each channel being

assigned to a separate track.

Example: Input A is assigned to tracks 13 and 14 (A œ13, 14), then, input C is assigned to the same pair of tracks. A œ 13, C œ14

NOTE

By pressing multiple SELECT keys while pressing and holding the INPUT key, a single input can be assigned to multiple tracks.

Multiple inputs cannot be assigned to the same track.

Digital input assignment

The stereo digital signal input through the DIGITAL IN jack on the rear panel can be set as the source for any input channel pair (A–B, C–D, E–For G–H), replacing an analog MIC/LINE input pair. This setting is made on the MIXER screen of the PREFERENCE menu (see “Digital input channel section” on page 93).

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