If you push the 1�4" TS plug in to the secondA stereo signal, having two plugs, should be
click, you will open the jack switch and createpatched into the LEFT (MONO) and the
a direct out, which does interrupt the signal inRIGHT input or return jacks. A jack switch in
that channel. See Figure E.the RIGHT jack will disable the mono func-
NOTE: Do not over-tion, and the signals will show up in stereo.
load or short-circuit theA mono signal connected to the RIGHT jack
signal you are tappingwill show up in the right bus only. You probably
from the mixer. That willwill only want to use this sophisticated effect
affect the internal signal.for special occasions (weddings, bar mitzvahs,
Rush LimbaughOs birthday party, etc.)
MACKIE STEREO INPUTS AND RETURNS:
Mono, Stereo, WhateverMULTS AND OY�s
Stereo line inputs and stereo AUX returnsA mult or OY� connector allows you to route
are a fine example of the Mackie philosophyone output to two or more inputs by simply
(which we just made up) of Maximum Flex-providing parallel wiring connections. You can
ibility with Minimum Headache. The inputsmake OY�s and mults for the outputs of both
and returns will automatically be mono orunbalanced and balanced circuits.
stereo, depending upon how you use the jacks.Remember: Only mult
HereOs how it works:or OY� an output into sev-
A mono signal should be patched into theeral inputs. If you need
input or return jack labeled Left (MONO). Theto combine several out-
signal will be routed to both the left and rightputs into one input, you
sides of the return circuit, and will show up inmust use a mixer, not a mult or a OY.�
the center of the stereo pair of buses itOs
assigned to, or it can be Opanned� with the
Balance control.
RING (IN)
RING TIP
RING (RETURN)(RETURN)(SEND)
TIP (OUT)
TO MIXER
FROM CHANNEL INSERT
PROCESSOR
OUTPUT
TO
PROCESSOR
INPUT
TIP (SEND)
Y-cord insert cable
Y-cord splitter cable
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