Mic input to matrix output…

[churchyParticipant]

Hi folks!
I’m using a matrix output for recording from (currently just a compressed LR mix for a more consistent recording level). I now want to add a stereo pair of ambient mics (on a single stereo input pair) into the matrix output too – obviously I don’t want these to go to main LR too.
The routing for a matrix only shows Auxiliaries, as you would expect, do I really have to assign the ambient mics to an Aux in order to add them to the matrix?
Is there another trick I’m missing?

As a follow on, I have another matrix output with low pass filter and compression on the LR mix used for an induction loop – same thing, how can I add the same ambient mics to a second matrix output? I appreciate no problem if an Aux is used but do not want to sacrifice them if not needed.

Many thanks for any assistance you can provide!…

[churchyParticipant]

Meant to say, the SQ6 is running latest firmware (1.4.3).

[conradParticipant]

Hi @churchy,

You will need to use an Aux Mix instead of a Matrix as Matrices can only be mixes of Auxes, not discrete inputs.

We do something similar in that we have one ‘Relay’ mix for sending to ‘other’ areas and then a couple of Matrices to do so any necessary alternative post-processing, i.e. downmix to mono for Induction Loop etc. and further compression for recording and broadcast (streaming).

[SteffenRParticipant]

you can use the ext input to send a pair of microphones to the matrix

[churchyParticipant]

Many thanks, Steffen R – That is a great way to inject a mic into an Aux; it even allows adjusting the level. Unfortunately it seems to be only before processing so is not so helpful in my case as there is a need for some significant EQ on the inputs – an excellent point to remember for the future.

Thanks again.

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