Aux Sends; Line Inputs 1-8 (Returns); Monitor; Cd/Tape A In/Out - Mackie TT24 Quick Start Manual

The figure below shows three ways to use the INSERT
jacks:
MONO PLUG
Direct out with no signal interruption to master.
Insert only to first "click."
MONO PLUG
Direct out with signal interruption to master.
Insert all the way in to the second "click."
STEREO
PLUG
For use as an effects loop.
(TIP= SEND to effect, RING = RETURN from effect)
Figure 4-2 Insert Jack

4.1.4 AUX SENDS

1–12 These 1/4-in TRS output connectors provide 12
balanced or unbalanced line-level signals for effects
devices or stage monitor amplifiers.
4.1.5 LINE INPUTS 1–8 (RETURNS)
These 1/4-in TRS input connectors accept eight bal-
anced or unbalanced line-level signals from an external
processor or other device. They can be used as addi-
tional line inputs or as aux returns. The LINE INPUTS
appear on channels 1–8 on the RETURNS bank.

4.1.6 MONITOR

These 1/4-in TRS output connectors provide three
balanced line-level signals that can be used to provide
another stereo (L, R outputs) or mono (M output) main
mix output or to monitor the CD/TAPE A or CD/TAPE
B inputs. See MONITOR SOURCE on page 49 for more
information.
Connect these outputs to the inputs of an amplifier,
powered speaker, or recording device. Typically, the L
and R outputs are connected to active studio monitors
and the M output to an active floor wedge.

4.1.7 CD/TAPE A IN/OUT

These RCA jacks connect to the inputs and outputs of
a CD/tape device. The TAPE IN jacks accept an unbal-
anced signal from a tape recorder or other signal source
using standard consumer audio RCA cables. The signal
can be routed to the MONITOR outputs with CD/TAPE
A selected as the source in the MON. SOURCE Touch-
screen (see page 49). This allows cueing intermission
music through the MONITOR or PHONES outputs.
Channel Insert jack
MAINS OUT from the STEREO INPUT Touchscreen.
This allows playing music between sets over the main
PA speakers. When engaged, the QuickMix Area pro-
vides input level adjustment for CD/TAPE A on a rotary
encoder.
Channel Insert jack
way down.
Channel Insert jack
that is tapped off the MAINS OUT. Normally, these are
connected to the inputs of a recorder, but they can be used
as two additional main outputs (i.e., for another zone).

4.1.8 CD/TAPE B Input

or unbalanced line level signals from the outputs of a
CD/tape player or virtually any stereo line-level source.
OUT from the STEREO INPUT Touchscreen (see page 49).
This allows adding the signal to the MAINS OUT or just
playing music between sets over the main PA speakers.

4.1.9 TALKBACK MIC Input

talkback mic input. It requires a dynamic microphone
because it does not supply phantom power. Use the
Talkback UTILITY Touchscreen to route the signal to
the desired outputs (see page 49).

4.1.10 MAINS OUT

level signals representing the end of the processing
chain, where the fully mixed music is sent to the amps
and speakers. LEFT and RIGHT connectors output
the left and right stereo signals, respectively, while the
CTR/MONO connector outputs the center signal (in
LCR mode) or the mono signal (in L/R+MONO mode).
The CD/TAPE A inputs can also be routed to the
WARNING: Selecting L/R in the STEREO
INPUT Touchscreen for the CD/TAPE A input
can create a feedback path between TAPE IN
and TAPE OUT. Make sure your tape deck is
not in record, record pause, or input monitor
mode, and turn the tape level control all the
The CD/TAPE A outputs produce an unbalanced signal
These 1/4-in TRS input connectors accept balanced
The CD/TAPE B input can be routed to the MAINS
This female XLR connector accepts an external
These male XLR connectors provide balanced, line-
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