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The {{T8S}} XLR outputs are LINE LEVEL. If the house system mixer XLR inputs are MIC LEVEL, the {{T8S}} signal from the XLR outputs will be too hot. If you are experiencing distortion when you connect the {{T8S}} XLR outputs to a house system mixer XLR inputs, this article is for you.   
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The {{T8S}} XLR outputs are LINE LEVEL. If the house system mixer XLR inputs are MIC LEVEL, the {{T8S}} signal from the XLR outputs will be too hot. There are several ways to get a better match for the levels.
The {{T8S}} XLR outputs are LINE LEVEL. If the house system mixer XLR inputs are MIC LEVEL, the {{T8S}} signal from the XLR outputs will be too hot. There are several ways to get a better match for the levels.


==On the house system==
==House System Connection==
Most house system mixers should have one of the three options below.  
Most house system mixers should have options to match the input sensitivity to a LINE LEVEL source like a {{T8S}}.  
# Use the input trim and lower the input sensitivity<br>[[File:Mixer Input Trim.jpg|400px]]<br>On the house set system, set the input trim so you get a strong input signal without clipping. See the owners manual for the house mixer for details.<br><br>
# Use the input trim and lower the input sensitivity<br>[[File:Mixer Input Trim.jpg|400px]]<br>On the house set system, set the input trim so you get a strong input signal without clipping. See the owners manual for the house mixer for details.<br><br>
# Use the MIC/LINE or ATTENUATION switch to lower the input sensitivity to LINE LEVEL<br>[[File:Mixer Input Pad Switch.jpg|400px]]<br><br>
# Use the MIC/LINE or ATTENUATION switch to lower the input sensitivity to LINE LEVEL<br>[[File:Mixer Input Pad Switch.jpg|400px]]<br><br>
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Use a -30 dB attenuation [[Pad]] to between the T8S and the house system<br>[[File:Pad.jpg|link=http://www.bing.com/search?q=whirlwind+IMPAD30|200px|Find them on the web]]<br>
Use a -30 dB attenuation [[Pad]] to between the T8S and the house system<br>[[File:Pad.jpg|link=http://www.bing.com/search?q=whirlwind+IMPAD30|200px|Find them on the web]]<br>


==On the {{T8S}}==
=={{T8S}} Connections==
Use the {{T8S}} 1/4 Tip-Ring-Sleeve output<br>[[File:T8S Outputs 14.jpg|400px]]
Use the {{T8S}} {{1/4 TRS}} output to the house system mixer {{1/4 TRS}} inputs <br>[[File:T8S Outputs 14.jpg|400px]]




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