Cables to Go 8 Manual De Usuario

 

 

In this chapter, you’ll learn all about the MulitMix-8FX’s 

components (except for the digital effects processor, which is 

explained in the next chapter). Please refer to the diagrams as you 

read each section to see which components we’re talking about. 

 

 

 

At the rear portion of  the top of  the MultiMix 8 USB, you’ll find 

the patchbay. This is where you plug in instruments, signal 

processors, multitrack recorders and other devices. Whatever you 

need to connect to the mixer, this is where it’s done. In the 

following paragraphs, we tell you all about the inputs, outputs, 

switches and knobs you see in this section of  the mixer. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The MultiMix uses standard XLR-type mic inputs. These provide 

+48V phantom power that you can turn on and off  with the 

Phantom On switch located on the rear of  the mixer. You 

probably will have to turn on the phantom power when you’re 

using most condenser mics, as these usually require the extra 

voltage (unless the mic has its own power source, such as a 

battery). Dynamic and ribbon mics don’t require phantom power 

and are unaffected when the power is on.  

 

These high-quality mic inputs also feature up to 50dB of  preamp 

gain that you can adjust with the Gain knob.  

 

Another useful feature of  these mic inputs is a high-pass filter 

(HPF) that can be turned on and off  with the HPF switch. When 

you activate this switch, all frequencies below 75Hz are cut from 

the signal. This is useful for mic or line signals that don’t have 

much bottom end, such as vocals, snares, cymbals and electric 

guitar. You’ll want to leave this inactivated for instruments like 

basses and kick drums. 

 

 

The line inputs, marked LINE IN, are balanced 1/4” jacks that 

offer the same 50dB of  preamp gain and the high-pass filter 

provided by the mic inputs (however, phantom power does not 

apply to line inputs). These inputs accept line-level instruments 

such as keyboards and drum machines. If  you find that your 

instrument has a weak line signal, just plug it into channels 1 – 4 

and crank it up with the Gain knob.  

 

 

Unlike channels 1 – 4, the line inputs on channels 5 – 8 are stereo 

inputs that have left and right inputs. If  you’re using one of  these 

channels as a mono input, plug your instrument into the left input. 

Channels 5 – 8 don’t have the extra gain found on channels 1 – 4 

because most line-level instruments don’t require the extra boost. 

MIDI and other electronic instruments will work especially well on 

these channels. These inputs are also good for connecting CD 

players or tape decks, as these audio sources don’t require extra 

gain. 

 

 

The headphone jack accepts 1/4” jacks. If  your headphones are 

1/8”, you can find a 1/8” to 1/4” adapter in most electronics 

stores.  

 

 

These are the 1/4” jacks where you connect the outputs of  an 

external effects processor or other audio source. Each aux return 

gives you 15dB of  gain that can be controlled by the AUX RET A 

and EFFECTS / AUX RET B LEVEL knobs in the mixer’s 

output section. 

 

 

And these is the 1/4” jacks where you connect the lines that are 

going into the input of  an external effects processor. The aux 

sends give you 10dB of  gain that can be controlled in the AUX 

section of  each channel input. 

 

 

The 2-TRACK IN and OUT jacks are standard RCA jacks. You’ll 

use the OUTs for mixing to a tape deck or other recorder. With 

the INs you can bring in a signal, which can be monitored and 

even added to the main mix via the 2TK TO MIX switch in the 

master section of  the mixer. 

 

 

These 1/4” jacks are where the signal on the main mix bus leaves 

the mixer. From there you can send it to a recorder or a PA system. 

The level of  this signal is controlled by the MAIN MIX level 

control.  

 

 

You can use these 1/4" jacks to send the control room signal to 

the input of  the amplifier driving your monitors or headphones. 

This output usually carries the main mix. However, if  you engage 

the 2TK TO CTRL ROOM switch, the CTRL RM OUT will carry 

the signal present at the 2-TRACK inputs.