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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==
Most house system mixers should have one of the three options below.  
Most house system mixers should have one of the three options below.  
;On the house system:
# Use the input trim and lower the input sensitivity<br>[[File:Mixer Input Trim.jpg|400px]]
* Use the input trim and lower the input sensitivity<br>[[File:Mixer Input Trim.jpg|400px]]
#* 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>
** 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.
# 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 1/4 inch (6.3 mm) Tip-Ring-Sleeve LINE LEVEL input <br>[[File:Allen Heath 60 10FX Inputs.jpg|400px]]<br>
#* Use an XLR to 1/4 inch Tip-Ring-Sleeve converter<br>[[File:MP-105 600w DETAILw.jpg|400px]]><br>


==Between the {{T8S}} and the house system==
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 the MIC/LINE or ATTENUATION switch to lower the input sensitivity to LINE LEVEL<br>[[File:Mixer Input Pad Switch.jpg|400px]]<br>
==On the {{T8S}}==
 
Use the {{T8S}} 1/4 Tip-Ring-Sleeve output<br>[[File:T8S Outputs 14.jpg|400px]]
* Use the 1/4 inch (6.3 mm) Tip-Ring-Sleeve LINE LEVEL input <br>[[File:Allen Heath 60 10FX Inputs.jpg|400px]]<br>
 
** Use an XLR to 1/4 inch Tip-Ring-Sleeve converter<br>[[File:MP-105 600w DETAILw.jpg|400px]]><br>
 
;Between the {{T8S}} and the house system
*    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}}:
 
** Use the {{T8S}} 1/4 Tip-Ring-Sleeve output<br>[[File:T8S Outputs 14.jpg|400px]]<br>