Mixer Left Output Only
When using a mixer is some of the quality lost using just the left output?
Most small stereo mixers allow you to direct the inputs to one side or the other (two halves of the mixer). When you pan an input up the middle, you are using both halves.
If you pan all your inputs hard LEFT and then use the LEFT output, you are using one half of the mixer. The quality should be just as good as using both halves.
The exception: If the mixer has stereo inputs (one channel with two inputs), panning hard to one side means you will lose the other side of the stereo pair.
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Issue
When using a mixer is some of the quality lost using just the left output?
Environment
Connecting a stereo mixer to a mono L1 . L1 Compact, L1 Model 1S, L1 Model 1S, F1 Model 812 Flexible Array Loudspeaker
Resolution
Most small stereo mixers allow you to direct the inputs to one side or the other (two sides of the mixer). When you pan an input up the middle, you are using both sides. The two outputs typically go to two powered loudspeakers.
If you pan all your inputs hard LEFT and then use the LEFT output, you are using one side of the mixer and in this situation, you are connecting that to a single powered loudspeaker. The quality should be just as good as using both sides of the mixer
The exception: If the mixer has stereo inputs (one channel with two inputs), panning hard to one side means you will lose the other side of the stereo pair.
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