SONOSAX SX-M32 - Manual (Page 12)

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4.2.5 Monitor return [ RETURN ]
This stereo input is commonly used for confident monitoring of a camera or any external apparel such as a
recorder, the output of another mixer, a wireless system for example. Listening to this return input is done by
setting the monitor selector located on the front panel to the [RET] position.
This return is an unbalanced stereo input. The retractable potentiometer controls the input sensibility ( or the return
level ) from –20dBu à +6dBu respectively from –22dBu to +4dBu.
When the switch is set to the [RETURN] position, then the return signal is assigned only to the monitoring selector.
When in lower position [TO MIX], then the return signal is assigned simultaneously to the monitoring and to the
L&R mix busses. Thus, this functionality offers an additional stereo input immediately available at any time to feed
any external source.
The [RETURN] input connector is mini-XLR TA3 where:
Pin1 = Gnd, Pin 2 = Left in, Pin3 = Right In
NOTE: to connect a mono source to the RETURN input and to send it to both L & R mixes, bridge pin 2&3
together in the cable connector
4.2.6 Headphone outputs[ PHONES ]
The headphones jacks output the signal selected on the Monitor Selector located on the front panel. They allow
you to plug any headphone mono or stereo, having a minimum impedance of 35 ohms.
The 6,35mm (1/4") jack is internally wired in parallel with the 3,2mm (1/8") headphone jack located on the front
panel. Thus, it is possible to connect two headphones simultaneously on the SX-M32 mixer. The headphone level
is common for both headphones outputs.
WARNING:
the headphone amplifier of the SX-M32 is quite powerful. It is recommended to set the headphone
level for a reasonable loudness to protect your precious ears.
4.2.7 Direct outputs 1 to 3 [ OPTION ]
As an option, a 7 pin XLR can be installed to provide with to the direct output of the channels 1 to 3 ( see the
addendum for the choice of the optional connectors). Usually the optional connectors are installed at factory and
must be specified at the order. It is possible however to retrofit the optional connector at a later date.
The direct outputs are unbalanced and their nominal output level is 0dBu. Both Pre-Fader and Post-Fader are
available on the optional XLR7-Male so the user can freely chose the signal by wiring the mating connector
according to his needs.
The wiring of the direct outputs is as follow:
Pin 1 = Gnd, common to all outputs Pin 4 = CH 2 Pre fader
Pin 2 = CH1 Pre fader Pin 5 = CH 2 Post fader
Pin 3 = CH1 Post fader Pin 6 = CH 3 Pre fader
Pin 7 = CH 3 Post fader
4.2.8 Other optional connectors [ OPTION ]
A choice of optional connectors such as multipin Tajimi 12pin, Hirose 10 or 12 pin, Neutricon etc is available.
All these connectors are wired to be compatible with existing cables that the user may already have.
See the ordering form and the addendum for the full list of connectors and their respective wiring.