Mackie DL32R Owners Manual - Page 6

DL32R Owner's Manual XLR Outputs These 14 male XLR connectors provide balanced line-level signals that represent the end of the mixer, where the signals enter the real world. Connect these to line-level inputs of your main PA system, stage monitors, external effects devices, headphone amplifiers, and/or whatever else you desire. The PA/monitor speaker system could either be passive (powered by external amplifiers) and/or powered (with built-in power amplifiers). You may run separate mixes since all outputs are independent of each other and are completely routable via the Master Fader control software. Pretty cool, huh?! They are wired as follows, according to standards specified by the AES (Audio Engineering Society): SHIELD 1 COLD 3 2 HOT 1 3 2 SHIELD COLD HOT XLR Balanced Wiring: Pin 1 = Shield (ground) Pin 2 = Positive (+ or hot) Pin 3 = Negative (- or cold) AES Output This male XLR-style connector provides professional, balanced stereo digital output from the DL32R. Connect this output to the AES digital inputs of an amplifier, system processor, audio distribution system or recording devices. Like the analog outputs, you may select the signals to send to the AES output via the Master Fader control software. Resist the temptation to use a standard audio-grade XLR cable. AES digital audio data is transmitted at far higher frequencies and require a special cable. It is wired as follows, according to standards specified by the AES (Audio Engineering Society): SHIELD 1 COLD 3 2 HOT 1 3 2 SHIELD COLD HOT AES Balanced Wiring: Pin 1 = Shield (ground) Pin 2 = Positive (+ or hot) Pin 3 = Negative (- or cold) 1/4" Monitor L/R Outputs These 1/4" connectors allow you to send balanced or unbalanced line-level outputs to a wireless in-ear monitor system or a pair of studio monitors. These could either be passive studio monitors powered by an external amplifier, or powered studio monitors with built-in power amplifiers. If monitor outputs are not needed, these connectors may be changed to output any signals on the mixer via the Master Fader control software. To connect balanced lines to these inputs, use a 1/4" Tip-Ring-Sleeve (TRS) plug. "TRS" stands for Tip-Ring-Sleeve, the three connection points available on a stereo 1/4" or balanced phone jack or plug. TRS jacks and plugs are used for balanced signals and stereo headphones and are wired as follows: RING SLEEVE SLEEVE RING TIP TIP RING TIP SLEEVE 1/4" TRS Balanced Mono Wiring: Sleeve = Shield Tip = Hot (+) Ring = Cold (-) 6