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This is the ideal solution whenever two different mixes are required. For example, in a live situation you can
create a FOH mix with the Main Mix bus, and use the Mix-B channels to mix down a live recording.
The Mix-B channels can also be used as a pre-fader monitor bus. When mixing a live concert, two monitor
paths are often not enough. By activating the SOURCE button in the Mix-B channels, you get an additional
pre-fader signal from the Main input channels and can determine the mix of left and right sides with the
PANORAMA control. In this way, 4 different monitor mixes can be created (Aux 1, Aux 2, Mix-B left and
Mix-B right).
2.3 Insert points and direct outputs
Fig. 2.9: Wiring a Compressor to the insert path of a Main input channel
Insert points are useful for adding dynamic processing or equalization to a channel. Unlike reverbs and other
effects devices, which are usually added to the dry signal, dynamic processing is normally applied across an
entire signal. Here, an Aux Send bus would be inappropriate. Instead the signal is intercepted somewhere
along the channel, fed through the dynamics processor and/or EQ, then returned to the console at the same
point where it left. The insert point is normalized, i.e. the signal is only interrupted when a jack is plugged into
it (see chapter 4.3 Patchfield).
2.3.1 Main input channels
All main input channels are equipped with insert points (stereo phone jack on the rear). They are
configured pre-fader, pre-EQ and pre-Aux Send.
You can extend the functionality of your insert points by wiring them onto a patchfield, where send and return
can be accessed on separate sockets (see chapter 4.3).
Additionally, insert points can be used to automate the console functions. Our CYBERMIX CM8000 automa-
tion tool is ideally suited for this purpose and can be easily retrofitted via the insert points of your MX3242X.
2.3.2 Subgroups
If you want to insert a dynamics processor, etc. into any Subgroup, you can use the Subgroup insert points
located on the interface panel.
2.3.3 Main mix
The MX3242X features two insert points for the Main Mix bus.
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