linking boards and fender passport

[deranged-angel]

Hi Guys

 

Ok, here is my problem:

I have a sound board that has 4 mic channels and 4 stereo inputs. However, I need 5 mics. Is there a way to either link 2 sound desks together so I can use the mic inputs on those or somehow convert the XLR to jack?

 

Also,

has anyone every used a Fender passport before? I've been asked to set one up on Sunday but never used one. Anything weird about it I should know? managed to get hold of the manual but has anyone had personal experiences which might help my day go more smoothly? Also, this is going to have a guitar on it so would I still need a DI box or is it specially designed not to need one?? The manual says you can plug it straight in to the system, is this right?

 

As always, thanks!!

 

Em

xxx

[david.elsbury]

Hi Guys

 

Ok, here is my problem:

I have a sound board that has 4 mic channels and 4 stereo inputs.  However, I need 5 mics.  Is there a way to either link 2 sound desks together so I can use the mic inputs on those or somehow convert the XLR to jack? 

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

You can do a few things, either use an external preamp for the microphone and plug it into one of the stereo channels (external preamps are mostly used in recording, and take a mic input and spit out a line level signal.)

Or you could get two sound boards, and plug the left and right outs of it into a stereo channel on the first board.

Also,

has anyone every used a Fender passport before?  <snip>

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Sorry, can't help on that one.

 

David

[paulears]

use one of the stereo in channels to add the output of another mixer.

 

Fender passport series - the line input has enough gain for something like an acostic guitar with an internal preamp/eq section. Sound wise, it'll work. In all fairness, the advantages of using a proper DI may be lost with these compact, do-it-all type systems. They work, that's about it.