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===Summary===  
===Summary===  
You need a mono output from the mixer to {{Compact}} Channel 2 ¼ inch jack or you can run a stereo source to the 1/8 input or the RCA jack inputs.
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 ===
=== ¼ inch jack Cables ===