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1. 10 TAIES ON O FF eo socos sas tate Rd a Rs 10 SPECIFICATIONS ERE RENEE REE NEN 11 BLOCK DIAGRAM LIMITED WARRANTY Introduction Mixing Link is a compact high quality Microphone mic Preamp with an Effects Loop for easy and convenient patching of various audio between your mic or instrument and your stompbox mobile device amp console and computer interface Mixing Link can be used in many ways to fit into virtually any audio setup Mixing Link has been designed to be equally at home on the pedal board desktop and in studio and live environment Mixing Link boasts 65dB of gain and works with dynamic and ribbon mics It also supports condenser mics with its built in 48V phantom power supply Mixing Link provides a variety of connections for pro and instrument balanced unbalanced levels and an Auxiliary Mix connector and a headphone amp for monitoring A detailed description of the controls and input output connectors follows Creative Uses There are many creative and practical applications in which the Mixing Link can excel In addition to being a stellar microphone preamplifier it can be used with a plethora of connections for DI re amping headphone monitoring signal level matching or mixing and interfacing solutions Mixing Link allows easy connection of any microphone instrument or line inputs to any many destinations For instance you can conne2. GUS RAR es arent 5 GAIN BUTTON 5 DADE RO ON RO RR NRO A RD 5 aaa ticle 5 WIDETR NOB cria a A Maced a 5 MIX MODE TOGGLE SWITCH cousas asas triad Lero Rand alas 6 PHONES amp AMP LEVEL KNOB a 6 FX LOOP FOOTSWITCH AND STATUS 6 HOED CATC el E 6 48V PHANTOM POWER SWITCH 7 48V PHANTOM LED 7 PWR ON LED ss eons sett kk kk Ta E 7 GND ssa srs DO Naa 7 VOCONNECTORS De 8 INPUTS 8 MIC LINE IN Combo XLR 8 INST IN 1 Phonejack 8 EFFECTS LOOP CONNECTIONS 8 Phonejack Effects 5 8 FROM FX 74 Phonejack Effects 8 AUX 1 8 Phonejack Connect to mobile device 8 OUTPUTS a ra nf ao Su kOe a O O o e ER A a 9 TO AMP Phone ak doc eae 9 PHONES Phonejack 9 DI LINE OUT XLR Connector 9 PWR IAC E DOS Sr RAN O NPR 9 UNDER THE COVER teas Recess 10 E E
3. 47 dB 9 dB 17 dB The output level at the TO FX SEND jack is controlled by the INPUT GAIN knob 2 GAIN Button Located on the right side of Mixing Link next to the INST IN jack the GAIN button changes the total gain range of the Input Gain knob by 22dB Button In LO gain Line level signals keyboards bass Button Out HI gain Microphones electric guitars and other low output instruments Don t be afraid to try the two gain settings for different types of inputs Mixing Link s inputs are well protected 3 Signal PK LED and 20 LED Below and to the right of the INPUT GAIN knob the red PK LED lights when the output signal of the MIC preamp hits the peak of its full range just before the MIC pre amp stage clips It is fine if the PK LED lights on your loudest notes Located just below the PK LED the green 20 LED lights when input signal is 20 dB below the MIC pre amp s full scale output 4 MIX Knob Varies the balance between the MIC LINE IN and INST IN Dry signal and the FROM FX Return signal As you turn MIX clockwise the level of the FX Return signal always increases The effect of the MIX knob on the DRY signal level depends on the setting of the MIX MODE Toggle Switch located just below the MIX knob Mixing Link User Guide Controls and Indicators 5 MIX MODE Toggle Switch This three position switch determines how the DRY and FX Return signals interact when turning th
4. Eventide MIXINGLINK MIC PRE W FX LOOP User Guide CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR WARNINGS Use only with supplied power supply Avoid spilling liquids onto into the unit Do not expose to excessive heat or moisture This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to 15 of FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Complete UG Part 159037 Contents Part 4 141226 Rev 1 Cover Part 4 258259 Eventide is a registered trademarks of Eventide Inc Mixing Link is trademark of Manifold Labs LLC 2013 Eventide Inc Mixing Link User Guide Introduction Contents WARNINGS ss Sa cee eee lI INTRODUCTION 3 CREATIVE USES 1 cccecceeccneceneceeecececeeeceeeceeeeeeeeeeenseeueeeneeeuneeneeeneeseeeeaneenes 3 VVEBSITE atts rd E CET Sa Cedae 3 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 4 INFURBGAIN KNOB sas etre cok
5. FROM FX input are muted Tails ON A delay s repeats or a reverb s tail will continue to be audible upon disengaging the FX Loop Although the TO FX output is immediately muted so no new audio goes out into the FX Loop when Tails is ON the FROM FX input remains live and its signal is always present at the MIX knob If Tails is set to ON and the FX Loop is disenga ed turning the MIX knob will change the volume of the FROM signal but it will not affect the MIC pre amp s output level which remains at unity To change the Tails setting remove the bottom cover of Mixing Link and flip the DIP switch labeled SW6 located just above the footswitch When set to the right direction one TO AMP Tails is to ON In the left direction towards INST IN Tails is set to Tails Off is the factory default setting 10 Mixing Link User Guide Specifications Specifications Analog I O MAX T Input Impedance INST 10dBu 500kQ XLR LINE IN 24dBu 22kQ XLR MIC IN 4dBu 2kO FROM FX 10dB 200kQ AUX IN 4dBu 5 MAX O P Levels Output Impedance TO FX 10dBu 400Q TO AMP 10dBu 2500 PHONES 150mW per channel min Load 8 Ohms DI LINE OUT Dl 10dBu EINE 18dBu 2000 AUX OUT 18 2000 mobile mic level Power Supply 9 VDC 500 ma center pin Minimum required current at 9VDC 200mA Dimensions English 3 6 H x 2 65 W x 1 5 D Metric 91 H x 67
6. W x 38 D mm Weight 0 96 Ib 0 43 KG Specifications subject to change without notice 11 Limited Warranty Mixing Link User Guide Block Diagram 2 2018 JNN 12 Mixing Link User Guide Limited Warranty LIMITED WARRANTY Eventide products are built to exacting quality standards and should give years of trouble free service If you are experiencing problems which are not cleared up or explained as normal in the manual your recourse is this warranty What the warranty does and does not cover Eventide Inc warrants the above identified unit to be free from defects in workmanship and material under normal operation and service for a period of one year from the date of purchase as detailed below At our discretion within the warranty period we may elect to repair or replace the defective unit This means that if the unit fails under normal operation because of such defect we will repair the defective unit at no charge for parts or labor We also assume a limited responsibility for shipping charges as detailed below IN NO EVENT WILL WE BE RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES CAUSED BY ANY DEFECT AND SUCH DAMAGES ARE SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED FROM THIS WARRANTY Our sole obligation is to repair or replace the defective unit as described herein The warranty DOES NOT COVER any damage to the unit regardless of the cau
7. connector is disconnected lifted from GND Pin 1 is floating in the LIFT position Note Normally it is best to leave pin 1 connected to GND but if you hear hum buzzing and you are using the DI LINE OUT connector try lifting the GND from the connector Doing so may help eliminate ground loops Mixing Link User Guide I O Connectors I O Connectors INPUTS 13 MIC LINE IN Combo XLR Connector MIC LINE IN connects directly to the MIC pre amp gain stage This combo connector accepts balanced signals on either an XLR connector 4 TRS Tip Ring Sleeve plug The XLR connector is best suited for microphones whereas the input is best for line level inputs Signals at XLR connector have the most available gain while the 4 Line input has the most headroom to accommodate Line Level amplitude We recommend you always connect balanced signals to the MIC LINE IN connector When connecting an unbalanced signal to the MIC amp we recommend using the INST IN jack The XLR connector is not suited for unbalanced signals Note Phantom power is applied to the XLR input not the jack 14 INST IN Phonejack Use the high impedance Hi Z INST IN jack to connect instruments and other unbalanced signals When you insert a plug into the INST IN face the input to the MIC pre amp is mixed with the MIC LINE input and the GAIN control act on both INST and MIC LINE inputs simultaneously EFFECTS LOOP CONNECTI
8. ONS 15 TO FX Phonejack Effects Send A balanced unbalanced output capable of connecting to a wide range of devices from effects pedals to rack systems or just about anything with an audio input The signal sent out of TO FX comes directly from the MIC Pre anp gan stage the output level of the effects send can therefore be controlled with the INPUT GAIN knob When the FX Loop is deactivated FX LOOP LED is off TO send is muted 16 FROM FX 1 Effects Return A balanced unbalanced input with capable of connecting to a wide range of devices from to rack systems The input signal at the FROM jack is the FX signal for the nob 17 AUX 1 8 Phonejack Connect to mobile device The AUX jack is a bi directional connector on a four conductor TRRS 1 8 mini phone jack for connecting to mobile devices It sends out the mono TO FX send receives back stereo signal The stereo return remains stereo for the PHONES output but is converted to mono for the TO AMP and DI LINE OUT outputs The source device the mobile device controls the volume of the signal into the AUX thereby controlling its volume in the mix with the MIC pre amp output and the eturn Mixing Link User Guide I O Connectors The AUX jack enables you to use your mobile device as an effects processor while keeping the rest of your effects chain signal path int
9. act It also allows Mixing Link to serve as an audio interface for recording directly into your mobile device The AUX connector also allows for stereo playback of audio from an external source to be mixed with your mic or instrument OUTPUTS 18 TO AMP Phonejack Unbalanced mono output for connecting the Mixin 9 Link to a guitar amp another effects pedal to any input that accepts an unbalanced plug When the FX Loop is active the TO AMP signal originates at the output of the MIX knob Deactivate the FX Loop and TO AMP outputs the MIC pre amp directly The PHONES amp AMP LEVEL knob always controls the output level at TO AMP whether or notthe FX Loop is activated The AUX input signal is always sent to the TO AMP jack as a mono version of the stereo AUX signal 19 PHONES Phonejack Stereo powered version of the TO AMP output with the ability to drive headphones The signal at the output of the MIX knob when the FX Loop is active otherwise it outputs the MIC pre amp The PHONES amp AMP LEVEL knob sets the volume level at the PHONES output at all times The stereo signal the AUX jack is output in stereo to the PHONES jack at all times 20 OUT XLR Connector The signal present at this XLR output is a balanced version of the TO AMP output except it bypasses the PHONES amp AMP LEVEL knob Or the LEVEL knob allows you to set your
10. ct balanced line level outputs to guitar amps and mics to balanced line level inputs simultaneously You can also generate stereo to mono summing and a stereo send output simultaneously Using the headphone amp apt Mixing Link can also be used with your favorite stompbox as a practice amp or vocal monitor Mixing Link is a problem solver and a creative tool and should be in every musicians and audio engineers toolbox Please see separate Application Handbook for a complete list of Mixing Link application notes and connection diagrams Website www eventide com is where you ll find versions of this User Guide in other languages FAQs information on accessories and updated documentation Mixing Link User Guide Controls and Indicators Eventide MIXINGLINK MIC PRE W FX LOOP FX LOOP Mixing Link User Guide Controls and Indicators Controls and Indicators 1 INPUT GAIN Knob Sets the gain for Mixing Link s microphone pre amp The total gain range available on the INPUT GAIN knob depends on the connector the signal is attached to and the setting of the GAIN button located on the right side of the Mixing Link just above the INST IN jack Each input connector yields different ranges for the INPUT GAIN knob The following table lists the gain range for each input and setting for the GAIN button MIC XLR IN 33 dB 66 dB 10 dB 36 dB LINE TRS IN 9 dB 42 dB 14dB 12 dB INSTRUMENT IN 14 dB
11. e MIX knob The DRY signal is the signal at the output of the MIC pre amp stage The source for the ae signal comes from either the MIC LINE IN XLR connector or the INST IN 7 phone jack The FX Return comes from the FROM FX RETURN phone jack The three MIX switch modes are as follows DRY FX The level of the DRY signal is fixed the level of the FX Return signal increases as you turn the MIX knob clockwise DRY FX keeps your microphone or instrument tbe fixed while you dial in just the right amount of FX eturn MIX The MIX knob acts like a wet dry control With the MIX knob at full counter clockwise you will hear only the DRY signal At full clockwise you will hear only the FX Return Turn the MIX knob to balance the two signals to taste FX ONLY The DRY signal is muted you will not hear your microphone line or instrument input while the FX Loop is engaged The MIX knob acts like a volume control for the FX Return signal As you turn MIX knob clockwise the FX Return level increases 6 PHONES amp AMP LEVEL Knob Sets the output level for the Mixing Link s two main output jacks TO AMP and PAON his knob controls the output level whether or not the FX Loop is engaged or ypassed 7 FX LOOP Footswitch and Status LED The FX LOOP footswitch activates deactivates the FX Loop connected between the TO FX ang FROM FX jacks allowing you to turn on or off your effects chain with the tap of a swi
12. honor claims for payment for parts or labor from you or from third parties Shipping within the 50 United States 13 Mixing Link User Guide Limited Warranty You are for getting the unit to our door at no costto us We cannot accept collect or COD shipments We will return the unit to you prepaid at our expense using an expeditious shipping method normally United Parcel Service Shipping outside the 50 United States If you purchased the unit from a dealer in your country consult with the dealer before returning the unit If you wish to return the unit to us please note the following 1 The unit must be prepaid to our door This means that you are responsible for all shipping charges brokerage and duties When a unit is shipped to us it must be cleared through United States Customs by an authorized broker You must make arrangements for this to be done Normally your freight forwarder has a branch in the United States which can handle this transaction 2 All shipments will be returned to you collect If this is impossible because of shipping regulations or money is due us we will request prepayment from you for the appropriate amount If you nominate a freight carrier we reserve the right to select a substitute if necessary This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from location to location c 2013 Eventide Inc 14
13. m power to disable phantom power set the switch to the OFF position Push the switch down to the BATTERY setting to enable the 9V battery s power set the switch to the middle OFF position to disconnect the battery and power down the unit The Mixing Link supplies phamom power only when a 9VDC AC Adapter powers the pedal it cannot provide phantom power when run from a 9V battery The OFF position for the 48V toggle switch both disables phantom power and disconnects the 9V battery from the circuit When you power the Mixing Link from an AC Adapter power is always applied to the pedal no matter the setting of the 48V toggle switch Inserting a 9VDC AC Adapter plug into the power jack disconnects the battery trom the circuit the BATTERY position on the toggle switch is ignored 10 48V PHANTOM LED This orange LED lights when phantom power is active The 48V PHANTOM LED is powered directly from phantom power thereby indicating that phantom power is both active and working correctly It is normal for some microphones to draw more current from phantom power and cause this LED to dim 11 PWR ON LED This green LED lights whenever MINING INK is powered up It illuminates when receiving power from either the AC Adapter 9V battery 12 GND LIFT Button Connects or disconnects GND ground from pin 1 of the DI LINE OUT XLR connector Button OUT Pin 1 of the XLR connector connected to the Mixing Link s GND Button IN Pin 1 of the XLR
14. se of that damage The unit is a complex piece of equipment that does not react well to being dropped bounced crushed soaked or exposed to excessively high temperatures voltages electrostatic or electromagnetic tields If the unit is damaged for these or other causes and the unit is deemed to be economically repairable we will repair it and charge our normal rates The warranty DOES NOT COVER shipping damage either to or from Eventide Who is covered under the warranty The warranty applies to the original purchaser of a new unit from Eventide or an Authorized Eventide Dealer It is your responsibility to prove or to be able to prove that you have purchased the unit under circumstances which affect the warranty A copy of your purchase invoice is normally necessary and sufficient for this Units with the serial number plate defaced or removed will not be serviced or covered by this warranty When the warranty becomes effective The one year warranty period begins on the day the unit is purchased from an Authorized Eventide Dealer or if the unit is drop shipped from Eventide on the day shipped plus a reasonable allowance for shipping delays This applies whether or not you return your warranty registration form Who performs warranty work The only company authorized to perform work under this warranty is Eventide Inc Little Ferry New ee While you are free to give authorization to anyone else or to work on it yourself we will not
15. stage volume when connecting to the TO AMP output without affecting the DI feed to the PA system The output level is switchable between a low level DI output and a high level LINE output using the small DIP switch located on the underside of Mixing Link Set the DIP switch to DI when connecting to an input that expects a MIC level signal use the LINE setting when connecting to a line level input The factory default setting is LINE 21 PWR Jack Insert the output plug from an AC Adapter into the PWR Jack The plug must be center negative 2 1 provide 200mA at 9VDC The maximum allowable voltage that can be connected to the PWR jack is 12VDC Mixing Link User Guide Under The Cover UNDER THE COVER Removing Mixing Link s bottom cover reveals two user accessible features 9V Battery cli and Tails On Off switch When making changes to these two features please do not touc any other parts of the circuit board or you risk damaging your Mixing Link 9V BATTERY Link is capable of running from standard 9V battery we recommend alkaline Set the 48V switch to OFF to disconnect the battery from the circuit TAILS ON OFF Tails is the common term for an echo or delay s repeats or the sound of your note decaying on a reverb effect Tails OFF When the FX Loop is deactivated any reverb tail or delay repeats that the FX Loop is producing will be muted immediately upon deactivating the FX Loop Both TO FX output and
16. tch When the status LED located above the footswitch is lit the FX Loop is activated sending your DRY signal out to the FX Send jack When the status LED is otf the FX Loop is deactivated and muted The FX LOOP footswitch can work as either a momentary or latching switch the HOLD LATCH toggle switch above the footswitch changes its action 8 HOLD LATCH Switch This toggle switch located just above the footswitch changes the action of the FX Loop footswitch either latching or momentary When set to the LATCH position the FX Loop status changes state upon pressing the footswitch and remains in this new state until you press the footswitch again releasing the footswitch does not cause the FX Loop status to change 6 Mixing Link User Guide Controls and Indicators In the HOLD position the footswitch becomes a momentary switch when you press down and hold the footswitch the FX Loop is activated the status LED lights upon releasin the footswitch the FX Loop is deactivated the status LED shuts off Remember in HOLD mode you must push and hold the footswitch to activate the FX Loop 9 48V PHANTOM POWER Switch Located on the back panel of the Mixing Link next to the PWR jack the 3 Position toggle switch both activates the Mixing Link s 48V Phantom Power circuit and is the battery s power switch when powered from a 9V battery If powered from the AC Adapter push the switch up to the 48V position to enable phanto
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