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The 2488neo mixer is equipped with 8 inputs (A–H), 24 play-
back tracks, and 2 effect returns for a tot al of 34 channels. 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–H are
standard balanced 1/4” jack MIC/LINE inputs.
WARNING
Never connect microphones to inputs A thr ough D, or
disconnect microphones from these in puts with phan-
tom power turned on.
Never use unbalanced dynamic microphones w ith
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 devi ces
that do not need + 48 V external power to the XLR jack s.
An unbalanced “mirror” of H, with an i mpedance suitable
for electric guitars and basses, is provided at the f ront 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 holdi ng
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 (guit ar 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 chan nel pair to a stereo

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track each input is assigned to a separate t rack.
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 t rack,

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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 t o a

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stereo track, if a separate input chan nel is assigned to
the same stereo track, the new channel is assig ned to the
second track of the pair, resulting in each channel bei ng
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 pres sing and
holding the INPUT key, a single input can be assigned
to multiple tracks.
Multiple inputs cannot be assigned to the same track .
Inputs and assignments

Digital input assignment

The stereo digital signal input through t he DIGITAL IN
jack on the rear panel can be set as the source for any input
channel pair (A–B, C–D, E–F or G–H), replacing an analog
MIC/LINE input pair. This setting is made on the MIX ER
screen of the PREFERENCE menu (see “Digital input
channel section” on page 98).
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