EFFECTS: SERIAL OR PARALLEL?MAIN OUT
Effects devices are usedComing in two flavors, XLR and TRS, the
either in serial or in parallel:main output represents the end of the mixer
OSerial� means that thechain, where your fully mixed and enhanced
entire signal is routedstereo signal enters the real world.
through the effects device.The XLR balanced outputs will add 6 dB
Examples: preamps, compressor/limiters,when connected to balanced inputs, thereby
graphic equalizers.elevating signal from the noise floor by that
OParallel� means that a portion of the signalamount.
is tapped off to the device (usually via a mixerOsThe TRS balanced outputs offer the advan-
aux send), processed and returned (usually viatage of having no 6 dB level change to deal with,
a mixerOs aux return), to be mixed with the origi-while still providing extraneous noise rejection.
nal Odry� signals. Multiple signals (via multiple
SUBWOOFER OUT
mixer channels) can all make use of the same
parallel effects device. Examples: reverb, digitalThe CFX Mixer has an integrated mono-
delay, chorus. See diagrams below.summing 75Hz 3rd-order low-pass filter. It taps
the left and right MAIN OUT signals, mixes
Serial Devicethem into a mono signal, then removes all but
InsertInsert
SendReturnthe deepest bass information. Patch this balanced
Signal ProcessorXLR output to a high-powered mono-summed
Dry Signal(e.g., Compressor)Processed
Signalamp and subwoofer (or an active subwoofer),
and the music police will be right over.
Parallel Device
AuxAuxOutput
SendReturnSectionMAIN INSERT
Signal Processor
(e.g., Reverb)Wet Signal
With nothing plugged into these jacks, the
MixProcessedmix signal goes from the mix amp straight
Channel PathStageSignal
Dry Signal(s)Dry Signal(s)through to the MAIN MIX Faders . But when
you plug a serial device into these jacks, the mix
leaves the mixer, goes through the device and
STEREO LINE IN
back into the mixerOs main mix faders.
These balanced inputs are designed for ste-If you want to send your main mix through a
reo or mono, balanced or unbalanced signals,compressor/limiter or similar device, these are
from �20 dB to +20 dB. These TRS inputs canthe jacks for you. Since the insert is before the
be used with just about any professional ormix faders, moving the fader will not alter the
semipro instrument, effect or tape player.signal strength sent to the compressor, thereby
When connecting a mono device (just onepreserving its compression characteristics.
cord), always use the LEFT (MONO) input andThese unbalanced jacks are configured the
plug nothing into the RIGHT input. A tricksame as the channel strip insert jacks. See
called Ojack normalling� will cause the signal topage 8 for wiring and usage information.
appear on both sides.
STEREO EFXEFX SENDTAPETAPEMAIN INSERT MAIN OUTMAIN OUTLAMP
RETURNINPUT OUTPUT12V 0.5A
LR
LL
1
1L
LL
RR
2
2 RREFX
R
(MONO)(MONO)113
911FOOTL
LEFTLEFTSWITCH
RIGHTRIGHT224
1012RS
75Hz
UTILITY OUTAUX SENDSUB OUTSUB OUTPHONES
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