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ULTRALINK PRO MX882 User Manual

6.2  Application as a splitter

Fig. 6.2: Block diagram of the SPLITTER function

A splitter is a distribution amplifier which allows for splitting a specific input 

signal to several outputs. This function is of use, e.g., in a large-scale sound 

reinforcement system where the mixer’s output signal needs to be allocated 

to several power amplifiers. Another field of application is in tape duplication 

systems, where one master tape machine is to be interfaced with several tape 

duplication recorders.
In this mode, the output signal from the mixer is applied to the main inputs of 

the BEHRINGER ULTRALINK PRO. If the SPLIT/MIX switches are set to “SPLIT”, 

the mono outputs of the respective channels provide either the left or the right 

main signal. Depending on the setting of the BALANCE control, any balance 

between left and right main signal can be adjusted.
At the same time, the main input signal is also sent to the left or right main 

output, so that here two additional splitter outputs are available. Please note 

that these outputs do not feature a balance routing function. The left main input 

is routed exclusively to the left main output; similarly, the right main input feeds 

the right main output only. 

6.2.1  The ULTRALINK PRO as a 4-channel stereo splitter

For this special application, the splitter function configures the unit as a 

4-channel stereo splitter. Here, the stereo signal source is connected to the two 

main inputs. If all mono channels are operated in SPLIT mode, the BALANCE 

controls of channels 1, 3, and 5 are set to “LEFT”, and the BALANCE controls of 

channels 2, 4, and 6 to “RIGHT”: thus, the corresponding stereo output pairs 

are routed through channels 1+2, 3+4, and 5+6. This kind of application is 

particularly useful for tape duplication systems.