Behringer MX882 ULTRALINK PRO [10/13] Application as a splitter

10 ULTRALINK PRO MX882 User Manual

6.2 Application as a splitter

Fig. 6.2: Block diagram of the SPLITTER function

A splitter is a distribution amplier which allows for splitting a specic input

signal to several outputs. This function is of use, e.g., in a large-scale sound

reinforcement system where the mixer’s output signal needs to be allocated

to several power ampliers. Another eld of application is in tape duplication

systems, where one master tape machine is to be interfaced with several tape

duplication recorders.

In this mode, the output signal from the mixer is applied to the main inputs of

the BEHRINGER ULTRALINK PRO. If the SPLIT/MIX switches are set to “SPLIT”,

themono outputs of the respective channels provide either the left or the right

main signal. Depending on the setting of the BALANCE control, any balance

between left and right main signal can be adjusted.

At the same time, the main input signal is also sent to the left or right main

output, so that here two additional splitter outputs are available. Please note

that these outputs do not feature a balance routing function. The left main input

is routed exclusively to the left main output; similarly, the right main input feeds

the right main output only.

6.2.1 The ULTRALINK PRO as a 4-channel stereo splitter

For this special application, the splitter function congures the unit as a

4-channel stereo splitter. Here, the stereo signal source is connected to the two

main inputs. If all mono channels are operated in SPLIT mode, the BALANCE

controls of channels 1, 3, and 5 are set to “LEFT”, and the BALANCE controls of

channels 2, 4, and 6 to “RIGHT”: thus, the corresponding stereo output pairs

are routed through channels 1+2, 3+4, and 5+6. This kind of application is

particularly useful for tape duplication systems.