Application As A Splitter; The Ultralink Pro As A 4-Channel Stereo Splitter - Behringer MX882 User Manual

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6.2 Application as a splitter

Fig. 6.2: Block diagram of the SPLITTER function
A splitter is a distribution amplifier which allows for splitting a specific input
signal to several outputs. This function is of use, e.g., in a large-scale sound
reinforcement system where the mixer's output signal needs to be allocated
to several power amplifiers. Another field of application is in tape duplication
systems, where one master tape machine is to be interfaced with several tape
duplication recorders.
In this mode, the output signal from the mixer is applied to the main inputs of
the BEHRINGER ULTRALINK PRO. If the SPLIT/MIX switches are set to "SPLIT",
the mono outputs of the respective channels provide either the left or the right
main signal. Depending on the setting of the BALANCE control, any balance
between left and right main signal can be adjusted.
At the same time, the main input signal is also sent to the left or right main
output, so that here two additional splitter outputs are available. Please note
that these outputs do not feature a balance routing function. The left main input
is routed exclusively to the left main output; similarly, the right main input feeds
the right main output only.

6.2.1 The ULTRALINK PRO as a 4-channel stereo splitter

For this special application, the splitter function configures the unit as a
4-channel stereo splitter. Here, the stereo signal source is connected to the two
main inputs. If all mono channels are operated in SPLIT mode, the BALANCE
controls of channels 1, 3, and 5 are set to "LEFT", and the BALANCE controls of
channels 2, 4, and 6 to "RIGHT": thus, the corresponding stereo output pairs
are routed through channels 1+2, 3+4, and 5+6. This kind of application is
particularly useful for tape duplication systems.