The Mixer Output Guide
Courtesy of Silent Way Remote Audio Recording and Audio Equipment Rental.
Audio mixer inputs are well documented, but output specifications are buried in manuals. This guide to the poor neglected output describes direct outs, inserts, hidden mods and more.
There are two ways to do a live recording: use a mic-splitter with dedicated mic preamps, or hope that the direct outputs on the house board don't suck. House direct outs are risky if they're post-fader/EQ, inaccessible, bad mic pres etc. Whether you call it a console, mixer, board or desk, plan ahead with this list. Your contributions and corrections are encouraged.
TS/RR: tip=send, ring=return. A "first click" insert is a semi-direct out: an unbalanced 1/4" TS plug inserted half-way will send signal without interrupting it to the mix bus. Plugged all the way in, it is a direct out which interrupts.
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Model | Direct Out | Insert | DO Gain Control | Notes | Price It | Details |
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| Crest | HP-Eight | TRS |
"Balanced XLR outs" |
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| Behringer | XENYX 1832FX | None | TS/RR inserts on first 6 mono channels | no |
USB 2-input/2-output audio interface built-in. Aux sends: 1 pre fader,... |
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| Avid | Venue SC48 | 16 stock or 32 (option) XLR "stage outputs" (multi-use as direct outs, aux, main, group, matrix), switchable pre/post fader | 16 stock or 32 (option) XLR "stage outputs" (multi-use as direct outs, aux, main, group, matrix), switchable pre/post fader | yes |
Formerly branded as Digidesign. Comes stock with 48 female XLR "stage... |
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| Avid | Venue D-Show |
Formerly branded as Digidesign. This control surface has no inputs or... |
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| Avid | Venue Profile |
Formerly branded as Digidesign. This control surface has no inputs or... |
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| Avid | FOH Rack | 8 balanced TRS outputs (multi-use as direct outs, aux, main, group, matrix), switchable pre/post fader | 8 balanced TRS outputs, 8 balanced TRS inputs (multi-use as direct outs, aux, main, group, matrix), switchable pre/post fader | yes |
Formerly branded as Digidesign. This provides 8 inputs on TRS, 8... |
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| Avid | Stage Rack | Stock with 8 XLR male outputs, expandable to 48 out (multi-use as direct outs, aux, main, group, matrix), switchable pre/post fader | Stock with 8 XLR male outputs, expandable to 48 out, stock with 48 in (multi-use as direct outs, aux, main, group, matrix), switchable pre/post fader | yes |
Formerly branded as Digidesign. This provides inputs, mic preamps,... |
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| Avid | Mix Rack | Stock with 24 outputs (16 XLR male, 8 TRS), expandable to 40 out (32 XLR, 8 TRS) (multi-use as direct outs, insert, aux, main, group, matrix), switchable pre/post fader | Stock with 24 outputs (16 XLR male, 8 TRS), expandable to 40 out (32 XLR, 8 TRS). Stock with 56 in (48 XLR mic/line, 8 TRS line) (multi-use as direct outs, insert, aux, main, group, matrix), switchable pre/post fader | yes |
Formerly branded as Digidesign. This is a combination of the Stage Rack... |
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| Avid | Stage 48 | depends on card configuration, outputs are multi-use as direct outs, aux, main, group, matrix, switchable pre/post fader | depends on card configuration, outputs are multi-use as direct outs, aux, main, group, matrix, switchable pre/post fader | yes |
Remote I/O unit for... |
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| ATI | Paragon II Monitor | 1/4" balanced TRS | Separate send and return on 1/4" balanced TRS | yes |
Dedicated knob for direct out level on each channel. From the... |
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| Allen + Heath | ML3000 | 1/4" TRS, post-fader | 1/4", TS/RR, post-HPF and pre-EQ | yes, via mod |
Direct Out (DO) is 0dBu ground compensated line level for connection to... |
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| Allen + Heath | GL2200 | 1/4" TRS impedance-balanced, pre-fader (switchable internally to post), on mono inputs only. | 1/4" on mono inputs only, TS/RR. | no |
Internal link option involving re-soldering of circuit board links... |
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| Allen + Heath | GL3300 | 1/4", post fader | 1/4" | no |
Internal mod can switch DO pre/post (requires solder), default is post... |
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| Allen + Heath | GL2800M | Mic level passive splitter, XLR out | 1/4" TS/RR, post-HPF, pre-EQ | Has a built-in microphone-level passive splitter on each channel ("Y", not... |
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| Allen + Heath | GL2800 | 1/4" TRS (impedance balanced) | 1/4" TS/RR, post-HPF, pre-EQ | no | Use the channel recessed PRE-EQ switches (under aux send 1-2) to change... |
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| Allen + Heath | GL2400 | 1/4" TRS impedance-balanced, on mono inputs only | 1/4" on mono inputs only, TS/RR. | no |
Direct Out default factory setting is pre-insert, pre-EQ, pre-fade.... |
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| Allen + Heath | MixWizard WZ3:16:2 | 1/4" TRS, impedance balanced, 0dBu | 1/4" TSRR |
Direct Out has internal option jumper for each channel; factory default... |
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| Allen + Heath | Zed-14 | none | 1/4" TSRR, 0 dBu, post 100Hz filter, pre EQ | no |
Insert is post-HPF, pre-EQ and operates at 0dBu. Aux sends 1 and 2 are... |
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| Allen + Heath | GL3800 | 1/4" TRS (impedance balanced, 0dBu) | 1/4" TS/RR, post-HPF, pre-EQ, 0dBu | no |
Direct Out has internal option jumpers for each channel. The factory... |
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