T8S XLR Outputs to House System

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The T8S ToneMatch mixer XLR outputs are LINE LEVEL. If the house system mixer XLR inputs are MIC LEVEL, the T8S ToneMatch mixer signal from the XLR outputs will be too hot. You've several ways to resolve the mismatch.


Most house system mixers should have one of the three options below. On the house system:

  • Use the MIC/LINE or ATTENUATION switch to lower the input sensitivity to LINE LEVEL
    Mixer Input Pad Switch.jpg
  • Use the input trim and lower the input sensitivity
    Mixer Input Trim.jpg
  • Use the 1/4 inch (6.3 mm) Tip-Ring-Sleeve LINE LEVEL input
    Allen Heath 60 10FX Inputs.jpg
    • Use an XLR to 1/4 inch Tip-Ring-Sleeve converter
    • Use the T8S 1/4 Tip-Ring-Sleeve output
  • Use a -20 dB attenuation Pad to between the T8S and the house system

On the house set system, set the input trim so you get a strong input signal without clipping. See the owners manual for the mixer for details.f