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37. Combo Jack
The Combo Jack Inputs integrates Mic and Line in together,
insert in the middle hole to get Line in function, while insert
in the edge circle to achieve the Mic function.
The LIVE 16XL equips 16 microphone preamplifiers for use
with all types of microphones. The preamplifier has a Class A
input buffer which followed by a dual-servo gain stage. This
arrangement will bring ultra-low noise and wide gain control
which help to boost signals without increasing unwanted
background noise.
The line-level input is a 1/4-inch, balanced TRS connector.
Each channel of the LIVE 16XL has a line-level input. The mi-
crophone-preamp circuit will be bypassed if the Line-level
Input has been engaged. Note: Please notice that there will
be a momentary spike in the output when plugging in a mi-
crophone or a line-level input device, or turning phantom
power on or off. So it should be better to mute or turn down
the channel fader before changing connections or turning
phantom power on or off.
38. Line inputs 17-20
The 17-20 Line Inputs are normally used as effects returns.
A line bus can be used to send several channels to an exter-
nal effects processor and also can be used to return the pro-
cessed signal to the mixer. The input is balanced stereo. If a
mono signal has to be returned to the mix, connect it to the
left input, then the right as well as the left side will get the
signal.
39. Insert
Only channel 1-8 are equipped with insert function, while oth-
ers are not. The direct-insert point is an unbalanced 1/4-inch
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connector which can be used to connect external processors.
The insert's sending is after the channel's gain control and
before the digital bus. But the return goes to the digital bus
directly. So if a de-esser has been inserted on the vocalist's
channel, the de-esser will get an unprocessed, amplified sig-
nal. The processed signal will return to the 20.4's digital bus
to add DSP setting and sent through Aux and FX buses...
40. Aux Outputs1-4
These are balanced mono outputs for each auxiliary.
41. Sub Outputs1-4
These are balanced mono outputs for each subgroup.
42. Headphones out HP1 and HP2
They are the headphone's port for monitoring.
43. USB AUDIO in/Out
This port is for USB audio input and output.
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