Stereo Inputs; Main Mix Outputs; Subgroup Connectors; Cd/Tape Connectors - Behringer Xenyx XL1600 User Manual

4.3

Stereo inputs

LINE L (MONO), LINE R
The stereo channels consist of two line inputs (¼"
jacks), one for the left and one for the right channel.
The inputs are balanced (TRS connectors), but it is
also possible to connect to unbalanced plugs (TS con-
nectors). These channels can also be used as mono
channels by connecting to the jack labeled "L" (left).
MIC
The stereo channels also consist of XLR inputs for
connecting to microphones DI boxes and multicores.
+48 V
This is the phantom power for operating capacitor microphones
along with the control LED located next to the switch and in the
Trim section of the stereo channels.
4.4

Main mix outputs

OUT A
The OUT A outputs are balanced XLR connec-
tors with a nominal operating level of +4 dBu
and provide the main mix signal.
OUT B
The OUT B outputs provide the MAIN B signal
the volume level of which can be controlled.
INSERT
Like the channel inserts, the INS(ert) con-
nectors can be used to hook up a dynamics
processor or equalizer for further processing
of the mix signal on OUT A.
4.5

Subgroup connectors

GROUP OUT 1 - 4
These four GROUP OUTS 1 – 4 carry the signals of the individual
subgroups. For multi-tracking connect the outputs to the inputs of
a multi-track recorder.
INSERT
Each subgroup has an insert jack which is labeled INS. Here you
can connect to a noise gate, compressor or equalizer to process
the subgroup signal as a whole. For example, route your back-
ground vocalists to one subgroup bus and then use a compressor
to bring the vocals closer together. This makes it sound more like
a choir rather than a group of individual soloists. The insert point
is placed before the group fader, allowing the dynamics proces-
sors (noise gate, compressor, etc.) to be optimally used and not
affected by changes in volume level of the group fader. Please
use an insert cable to connect to the insert point.
SPEAKERS
The SPEAKERS outputs provide the same signal as the head-
phone outputs. Use these outputs to hook up monitor speakers.
This is helpful when the mixing console is not located close the
performance but in a separate room, such as a TV control room.
It is also possible to hook up a stage monitor, ideally one identical
to the monitors being used on stage, to listen in on the sound as
perceived from the stage monitors.
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4.6

CD/tape connectors

IN
The CD/TAPE input connectors are used to hook up
CD players, tape decks or other line-level sources.
OUT
The CD/TAPE output connectors provide the stereo
main mix signal to a tape deck or DAT recorder to
record your mix. The signal is taken pre-fader so that
it will not be influenced by the fader positions.
4.7

FX/Mon/Aux sends

FX 1 and 2
The FX outputs 1 and 2 provide the signals of
the effects buses 1 and 2. These signals may
be sent to external effects processors and are
routed back over the AUX-RETURN inputs or
separate input channels, for example.
MON 1 and 2
The monitor outputs 1 and 2 provide the sig-
nals of the monitor buses. These signals may
be be sent to stage loudspeakers. To prevent
interference due to the long cables being used
between stage and mixing console, the outputs
are balanced XLR connectors. What's more,
you have the right connectors when working
with multicores.
AUX 1 and 2
The AUX outputs 1 and 2 provide the signals of the AUX buses 1
and 2. You can switch these buses pre-fader and post-fader so that
they may be used for effects as well as for monitor applications.
4.8

Aux returns

AUX RETURN
The stereo AUX inputs 1 und 2 let you
connect the mixer to additional equip-
ment (players, effects processors,
submixers, etc.). The signal is sent to
the signal sum.
FX RETURN
The stereo FX RETURN connectors 1 and 2 are linked to the
outputs of external effects processors. Depending on the routing,
the signals are sent to the subgroup or the main mix bus.
4.9

Light and headphone connectors

LAMPS
The LAMPS plugs are for
connecting gooseneck lamps
with BNC connectors. The
power supply is 12 V _ and
the total connection load is 5
Watts a lamp.
PHONES
The PHONES outputs (¼" stereo jacks) let you plug in your
headphones.
Connectors 9