Input Signal Sources; Turntables; Microphones; Cd-Players, Mini Disc, Tape - Ecler HAK360 Manuel D'utilisation

3.2. Input signal sources

3.2.1. Turntables

Turntables need a phono cartridge and an intact needle. Consider using specialized
cartridges and needles for hard scratching application. Remember also to replace the needle
approximately every 500 hours of use. Turntables must be fitted with magnetic cartridges of
5.6 to 140mV nominal output level. The PHONO inputs (8) of the HAK360 have a very good
headroom so they can accept high output level cartridges. If you use low output, moving coil
cartridges, you will need to use an external preamplifier, placed as near as possible to the
turntable and connected between the cartridge and the mixer.
Please take care on the correct assignment of channels to the Phono inputs and that
the turntables ground cable is connected to the HAKs GND (4).

3.2.2. Microphones

The HAK is equipped with a COMBO type connection (16). The COMBO connector
combines a XLR-3 connexion and a jack connexion in the same connector. These inputs allow
for the use of balanced wires. Connections are as follows:
HOT or direct signal
COLD or inverted signal
GROUND
Low impedance (200 to 600) monophonic microphones must be used. For non
balanced microphones we recommend monophonic jack plugs although stereo ones are also
suitable if the ring is short-circuited to the sleeve. An XLR connector could also be used for
non-balanced signals if pin 1 and 3 are short-circuited.
Micro channel is equipped with an INSERT connection (14) in order to insert external
effect units only to this channel. The insertion is made by using a stereo jack, the tip of the
jack is the send and the central ring the return.
3.2.3. CD Players, Mini-Disc, Tape...
Line level devices such as Compact Discs, Tape recorders, Mini-Disc or Video
Recorders can be connected to any LINE input (7). Any of these inputs can handle high level
signals. Sensitivity of LINE inputs is rated at -10dBV. This allows connection of virtually any
audio source.

3.2.4. Direct access to the main mix

The HAK360 offers a direct access to the main mixing bus MIX (5), allowing the
connection of external effect units. Furthermore, the SESSION (6) input allows linking other
mixers to the HAK. This Function is especially useful for "Team Battle".
6
XLR 3
Pin 2
Pin 3
Pin 1
Stereo Jack
Tip
Ring
Sleeve