Aviom A-16 Personal Monitor Mixing System50The output of the aux send is fed to an input on the A-16T TransmitterMultiple mixer channels are assigned to one aux sendInsert Send/Return PointsThe insert loop on an audio mixer is typically used as a means of extending theprocessing capabilities of the mixer on a channel-by-channel basis. An effects devicesuch as a compressor can be added to the channel so that only that specific channel isaffected.An insert on a mixer consists of a Send and a Return. The Send is used to get thechannel’s audio into the effects processor. The processed signal coming from theeffects device goes back to the console via the Return path.The physical jack layout of an effect Send/Return loop on a console varies dependingon the model and manufacturer.TRS InsertsSome consoles use a single jack to perform both send and return functions. In thiscase the jack would use tip-ring-sleeve (TRS) wiring, with one of the signal wiresperforming the Send function, the other being used for the Return. Both Send andReturn share the common ground wire. For TRS inserts, it is common to use a “Y”cable, one that has a TRS plug on one end and then a split into two mono tip-sleevecables on the other.Using a TRS insert, the effects device would have the Send cable plugged into itsInput and the Return cable plugged into its Output. This wiring completes the loopwithout interrupting the audio being played though the console.
