Manual
Table Of Contents
- The BOX Cover
- Table of Contents
- Important Safety Instructions
- 1.0 Overview
- 2.0 Input Channels 1-4
- 3.0 Summing Input Channels 1-16
- 4.0 Master Section
- 5.0 Stereo Program Master
- 6.0 527 Compressors
- 7.0 Auxiliary Masters
- 8.0 Cue Master
- 9.0 Talkback
- 10.0 Solo System
- 11.0 Monitoring Systems
- 12.0 VU Meters
- 13.0 Rear Panel Connections
- 14.0 Application Guide
- APPENDIX
- API “The BOX”
API “The BOX” Operator’s Manual
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2.2.3 Insert
A balanced insert with switch is provided on each input channel.
The insert send is fed pre-fader from the output of the EQ/500 slot and is always
active.
The insert return is located post-EQ (pre-fader) and is routed to the signal path only
when the INS switch is engaged
Rear Panel Insert Connections
All insert sends and returns are balanced, low-impedance, line-level signals routed via
¼” tip-ring-sleeve jacks on the rear panel.
The insert send is post-EQ on input channels 1 & 2.
The insert send is post-500 slot on input channels 3 & 4. In addition to the insert send
and return, the signal path on channels 3 & 4 can be accessed pre-500 slot via the
PREAMP OUTPUT and 500 SLOT INPUT jacks on the rear panel.
INS (insert): Routes the insert return to the signal path
• The insert return is active only when the INS switch is engaged
• Illuminates when engaged
EQUALIZER OUT-INSERT SEND: ¼” tip-ring-sleeve,
balanced, low-impedance, line-level
INSERT RETURN: ¼” tip-ring-sleeve, balanced, low-
impedance, line-level
PREAMP OUTPUT: ¼” tip-ring-sleeve, balanced,
low-impedance, line-level
500 SLOT INPUT: ¼” tip-ring-sleeve, balanced,
low-impedance, line-level
500 SLOT OUT- INSERT SEND: ¼” tip-ring-sleeve,
balanced, low-impedance, line-level
INSERT RETURN: ¼” tip-ring-sleeve, balanced,
low-impedance, line-level