Speck Electronics EQ16 - Manual (Page 16)

Due to the flexibility of the Model EQ16, there are many places it may
be interfaced - too many to enumerate in the manual. A basic rule to
follow when interfacing the EQ16 is that inputs connect to outputs, and
outputs connect to inputs. This rule applies regardless of the type or
brand of product that is interfaced to the EQ16. Each manufacturer has
their own recommendation for interfacing external equipment. Refer to
the operating manual that accompanies the equipment.
The channels of the Model EQ16 are line level, meaning that they may
be connected to any other device that operates at line level. The EQ16 is
also considered a unity gain device, which means that it has no gain.
The EQ16 will operate with line input levels from -30 dBu to a
maximum of +28 dBu. See Chapter 4 for a more complete explanation
of operating levels.
When connecting the EQ16 to an audio mixer, it is recommended that it
be connected to the patch points of the input channels. Patch points may
also be referred to as insert points or channel access points. Regardless
of their name, patch points exist exclusively for the access of devices
such as the EQ16, limiters, compressors, gates, etc. These
aforementioned devices are regarded as processing equipment and are
normally connected (inserted) into a single channel. Processing
equipment differs from effects devices in that effects devices are
connected into the send/return jacks and may be accessed from all
channels via the effects send controls.
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General
Connecting the
Model EQ16 to a Mixer
Chapter 3 Installation Section