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Input Strip Connections

The rear-mounted connector panel is where the input, output and insert-point connectors are located. The microphone input uses an XLR connector, while the line input, tape input and insert sends and returns use 1/4-inch TRS (Tip, Ring and Sleeve) jack sockets.

ASP8024 input-strip rear connector panel
  1. MICROPHONE INPUT - for microphones or other low-level inputs.
  2. LINE INPUT - can be selected in place of the microphone input and is suitable for high-level line sources.
  3. MIC/LINE INSERT SEND - insert send for the microphone and line input. Signal is always present here and it can be used as an additional output. Only the Mic/Line signal appears here and it is not affected by FLIP.
  4. MIC/LINE INSERT RETURN - connect the signal from external processing equipment here when the insert is in use.
  5. TAPE INPUT - intended for the output of the multi-track tape recorder, although it is suitable for any high-level line source.
  6. TAPE INSERT SEND - insert send for the tape input. Signal is always present here and it can be used as an additional output. Only the Tape signal appears here and it is not affected by FLIP.
  7. TAPE INSERT RETURN - connect the signal from external processing equipment here when the insert is in use.
  8. CHANNEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER.