Announcer's Console works but low or no audio to the cabinet

Potential Symptoms

  • Announcer's Console showing audio present at mixer, but not at cabinet.
  • Mixer shows audio when using mics or CDs, but won't show anything on the Whirlwind EMOD when the audio is being sent.
  • Verify bundle settings were set to 100001 on the Whirlwind.
  • Verify Link and ACT LED's were Green on the front of the Whirlwind, and also that the Fault LED was blank.
  • When the Mixer is maxed out, the Whirlwind shows only slight flicker in the -36 setting on the back panel A/B meter.

Environment

  • RU-MX4 Mixer

Cause

  • Output switch setting on the RU-MX4 mixer is set to MIC, and needs to be set to LINE.

Resolution

  • Set the XLR output switch level to LINE.

KB ID: DD2011259


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