L1® Compact / Connection from a Mixer: Difference between revisions

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Summary: You ~~need~~ a ~~mono output from~~ the ~~mixer to {{Compact}} Channel 2~~

===Summary===

You can run a stereo source to the 1/8 input or the RCA jack inputs.

You can used ¼ inch jack cables. Balanced or unbalanced will work fine. '''DO NOT use a stereo''' ¼ inch jack Tip-Ring-Sleeve connection. You may suffer significant signal loss. If you must make a stereo connection then use the 1/8 inch stereo connection or the RCA jack inputs.

If you have a mixer with a ¼ jack output that can be switched to mono this should work well. You can used ¼ inch jack cables. Balanced or unbalanced will work fine.

==== Stereo Sources ====

If you have a stereo source use the 1/8 inch stereo connection or the RCA jack inputs. Examples of stereo sources:

* iPod or other personal stereo device

* Portable CD player

* Home stereo CD or Video deck

* Some DJ mixers use RCA Jack outputs

'''DO NOT use a stereo ¼ inch jack Tip-Ring-Sleeve connection'''. You may suffer significant signal loss. If you use a stereo source then use the 1/8 inch stereo connection or the RCA jack inputs.

==== Mixers ====

You need a mono output from the mixer to {{Compact}} Channel 2 ¼ inch jack

=== ¼ inch jack Cables ===

You can use TS (Tip Sleeve) unbalanced cables, OR TRS (Tip Ring Sleeve) balanced cables. If the cable uses ¼ inch jack plugs and the ends are the same, then the cable should be fine.

NOTE: '''DO NOT use a stereo''' ¼ inch jack Tip-Ring-Sleeve connection. You may suffer significant signal loss. If you must make a stereo connection then use the 1/8 inch stereo connection or the RCA jack inputs.

{{#lst:T1 ToneMatch® Audio Engine / 1/4 inch Output Connections to L1® Family Members|Balanced}}

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-Summary: You need a mono output from the mixer to {{Compact}} Channel 2
+===Summary===
+You can run a stereo source to the 1/8 input or the RCA jack inputs.
-You can used &frac14; inch jack  cables. Balanced or unbalanced will work fine. '''DO NOT use a stereo''' &frac14; inch jack Tip-Ring-Sleeve connection. You may suffer significant signal loss. If you must make a stereo connection then use the 1/8 inch stereo connection or the RCA jack inputs.
+If you have a mixer with a &frac14; jack output that can be switched to mono this should work well. You can used &frac14; inch jack  cables. Balanced or unbalanced will work fine.
+==== Stereo Sources ====
+If you have a stereo source use the 1/8 inch stereo connection or the RCA jack inputs. Examples of stereo sources:
+* iPod or other personal stereo device
+* Portable CD player
+* Home stereo CD or Video deck
+* Some DJ mixers use RCA Jack outputs
+'''DO NOT use a stereo &frac14; inch jack Tip-Ring-Sleeve connection'''. You may suffer significant signal loss. If you use a stereo source then use the 1/8 inch stereo connection or the RCA jack inputs.
+==== Mixers ====
+You need a mono output from the mixer to {{Compact}} Channel 2 &frac14; inch jack
 === &frac14; inch jack Cables ===
+You can use TS (Tip Sleeve) unbalanced cables, OR TRS (Tip Ring Sleeve) balanced cables. If the cable uses &frac14; inch jack plugs and the ends are the same, then the cable should be fine.
+NOTE: '''DO NOT use a stereo''' &frac14; inch jack Tip-Ring-Sleeve connection. You may suffer significant signal loss. If you must make a stereo connection then use the 1/8 inch stereo connection or the RCA jack inputs.
 {{#lst:T1 ToneMatch® Audio Engine / 1/4 inch Output Connections to L1® Family Members|Balanced}}