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Monitoring Multiple Interfaces (MEC + MEC + 442) [message #110176] Thu, 02 March 2023 17:25 Go to next message
MFOEDS is currently offline  MFOEDS   FRANCE
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Hi everyone,

Question about monitoring multiple interfaces in Paris.

Is there a way to monitor the sum of outputs of multiple interfaces/card submixes via one assigned physical output only?

For example, if I have a MEC on card A, another MEC on card B, and a 442 on card C, do I have to connect every single of their outputs to my mixer to monitor all of them?

OR is there a mythical and possible way to configure it in the Patch Bay so that the main outs of all of the 3 interfaces are routed to only one physical output?

Best,
MFO
Re: Monitoring Multiple Interfaces (MEC + MEC + 442) [message #110180 is a reply to message #110176] Wed, 08 March 2023 20:08 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Kim W. is currently offline  Kim W.   AUSTRALIA
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Hi.
Simply assign the monitor outputs of submix one (the master card) to two outputs on MEC 1.
That will automatically give you a stereo mix of all submixes.
Cheers.
Kim
Re: Monitoring Multiple Interfaces (MEC + MEC + 442) [message #110181 is a reply to message #110180] Sat, 11 March 2023 04:14 Go to previous message
MFOEDS is currently offline  MFOEDS   
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Hey Kim, thanks for the answer. Yes I've always been able to monitor all submixes (A to D in my case) via one MEC A OUT. However, I was unable to hear the inputs of the other interfaces (other non A MECs and 442s). For example, when connecting external FX hardware to those interfaces.

After many attempts, I'm now able to monitor all interfaces via MEC A only.

This is what worked for me, MEC A is obviously the main MEC, the following interface needed to be B, and in addition I had to use BNC cables in cascade. For example, MEC A BNC OUT > 442 BNC IN, and so forth.

Without any BNC cables, I could always see the other interfaces but was unable to hear their INs and OUTs when connecting external fx (send & return). After connecting the BNC cables, I could hear all audio.

Best!
MFOEDS
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