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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. You've several ways to resolve the mismatch.
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. You've several ways to resolve the mismatch.


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Most house system mixers should have one of the three options below. On the house system:
Most house system mixers should have one of the three options below. On the house system:
*        Use the MIC/LINE or ATTENUATION switch to lower the input sensitivity to LINE LEVEL
*        Use the MIC/LINE or ATTENUATION switch to lower the input sensitivity to LINE LEVEL<b>[[File:Mixer Input Pad Switch.jpg|400px]]
*        Use the input trim and lower the input sensitivity
*        Use the input trim and lower the input sensitivity
*        Use the 1/4 inch (6.3 mm) Tip-Ring-Sleeve LINE LEVEL input use the T8S 1/4 Tip-Ring-Sleeve output
*        Use the 1/4 inch (6.3 mm) Tip-Ring-Sleeve LINE LEVEL input <br>[[File:Allen Heath 60 10FX Inputs.jpg|400px]]
*    Use a -20 dB attenuator pad to between the T8S and the house system
** Use an XLR to 1/4 inch Tip-Ring-Sleeve converter
** Use the T8S 1/4 Tip-Ring-Sleeve output
*    Use a -20 dB attenuation [[Pad]] to between the T8S and the house system


On the house set system, set the input trim so you get a strong input signal without clipping. See the owners manual for the mixer for details.f
On the house set system, set the input trim so you get a strong input signal without clipping. See the owners manual for the mixer for details.f