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The XLR inputs for Channels 1 and 2 are intended for microphone level inputs. <br>  
The XLR inputs for Channels 1 and 2 are intended for microphone level inputs. <br>  
==== XLR (balanced) to XLR (balanced)  ====
==== XLR (balanced) to XLR (balanced)  ====
[[Image:XLRXLRMF.png|thumb|XLR to XLR, male to female|right]]
This is the same kind of cable you would use to connect a microphone.


*If your source (mixer or CD/DVD player) has XLR outputs, check to see if you have the option to set it to a microphone level output. If so, use that setting.<br>  
*If your source (mixer or CD/DVD player) has XLR outputs, check to see if you have the option to set it to a microphone level output. If so, use that setting.<br>  
*If your source has XLR outputs at line-level (most likely) then you will probably need a [[Pad]] between the source and the {{Model I}} (or {{Classic}}) Power Stand. <br>  
*If your source has XLR outputs at line-level (most likely) then you will probably need a [[Pad]] between the source and the {{Model I}} (or {{Classic}}) Power Stand. <br>  
*You may be able to make things work without the [[Pad]] by turning down the output from the source and turning down the trim at the Power Stand. If it sounds okay then you are probably fine. If you cannot get enough a good sounding signal without an excess of noise then try a [[Pad]].
*You may be able to make things work without the [[Pad]] by turning down the output from the source and turning down the trim at the Power Stand. If it sounds okay then you are probably fine. If you cannot get enough a good sounding signal without an excess of noise then try a [[Pad]].


=== {{Model II}}  ===
=== {{Model II}}  ===