Playback Sources
Any device that plays pre-recorded audio fits into this category.
• Cassette or DAT players
• CD
• Mini-Disc
• mp3 Playback Devices
• Computer audio outputs
• Video Cassette Recorders (VCRs), DVD players, Laser Disc players
• Turntables (note that turntables require a special pre-amplifier and will not work properly when
connected directly to a mixer input.)
Musical Instr
uments
Technology has brought us an array of musical instruments that rely on digital electronics to pro-
duce their sound. In addition, many traditional acoustic instruments may have special pick-ups
installed so they can be amplified without the use of microphones. Musical instrument sources
include:
• Digital pianos and synthesizers.
• Digital drums and drum machines.
• Electrified acoustic guitars (acoustic guitars that have had a special pick-up installed that allows
them to be amplified and retain their acoustic sound character)
Regarding electric guitars (as opposed to electrified acoustic guitars) – the tonal and distortion
characteristics of the guitar amp and speaker are part of the sound of the instrument. Plugging an
electric guitar directly into a sound system will usually not yield satisfactory results.
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The following illustration shows how various sources may be connected to your EON MusicMix 16
mixer.
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