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right mono signals. Then connect a standard mono cable to the audio input
of the left and the right amplifier for the speakers.
Mono
To use a mono amplifier, powered speaker, etc., connect a standard audio
interconnect cable (tip and sleeve "guitar cord" type) from the audio output
on the Personal Mixer to the audio input on your mono device.
To use a mono input on a device that has an XLR input connection, you
need to use a cable that has a tip-sleeve ¼" jack on one end and an XLR on
the other. Using a tip-ring-sleeve ¼" jack to XLR cable will cause the left
and right channels to be summed, resulting in a loss of level.
Automatic Mono/Stereo Plug Detection
When a cable is plugged into the Line/Headphone output jack on the rear of
the A-16II, the auto-detect circuit determines whether the device is mono or
stereo.
If a mono device is recognized, the A-16II automatically pans all channels
to the left output and adjusts the balance accordingly. This is done to avoid
a situation where a mix has channels panned hard right that would not be
heard if only the left audio channel was being monitored.
This test happens only once when the plug is initially inserted. Avoid using
a Y-cord splitter to achieve mono. Note that saved mixes are not perma-
nently altered. The panning changes are made seamlessly in software.
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: You may notice a very brief delay in audio playback
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when a plug is initially inserted into the output jack on the
rear of the A-16II. This delay is normal; the A-16II mutes
audio while the plug is being analyzed.
It is suggested that all audio connections be made with
audio volumes at their minimum setting to avoid sudden
changes in level.
Mixing
Preparing to Make a Mix
Set the global tone controls—B
is the default EQ setting; no boost or cut is applied to the audio mix.
Set the M
volume knob on the Personal Mixer to a low setting, about
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and T
—to about 12 o'clock. This
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