Members KatyM Posted February 18, 2022 Members Share Posted February 18, 2022 I would like to run my stereo receiver through my Mackie 808S powered mixer. I want to be able to have stereo through my mains for my turntable and CD player as well as fm radio. I plugged unbalanced RCA jacks into the tape out on the receiver to the XLR to the stereo mic/line in channel 7 on the Mackie. This works except I don’t seem to have a stereo signal. Do I need balanced cables to get stereo? Or should I run from the receiver to the Mains power amp in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dookietwo Posted February 22, 2022 Members Share Posted February 22, 2022 You'll need to go into 2 channels on your Mackie. The XLR in is a Single channel with a balanced input. Pin 1 ground, Pin 2 positive and pin 3 should be the same as pin 2 but it's Polarity reversed. Use your Mackie 1/4 inch Line inputs on each channel. You can get RCA Phono Plug to 1/4 inch jack adaptors for the Left and Right outs and go into 2 channels on the Mackie. Doug As an example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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