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I have readen here and there some words about that question, but i have not understood the point.
I own the Pioneer sdj 80x, active monitoring speakers, for home use, they are my only speakers now.
I own a Denon DN-X1600, with two outputs, the main and the booth.
Which one must i use and more important, why ?
Thanks for your competent answers.
Booth.
Because that way you can push up the volume to the monitors but your main led range will stay the same so it's easier to do volume management while mixing.
Also, main output might be too strong so you would end up with very big jumps in volume when you adjust via the main volume knob.
We had this question a few days ago, what's so hard to understand?
It is hard to understand because every forum have different answers. Even the Denon forum don't understand the question :/
I understand now your point about the strong main output, but could it cause some damage to the monitors ?
With only one set of speakers....the differences between "Master Out" and "Booth Out" will tend to fall into the level of nits. The specs provided by Denon do not allow for a detailed comparison of the different connections on the mixer. What little specs are available show the same +4dBu level (+24dBu max) for both balanced outputs (Master & Booth), and a +20dBu max output for the Master RCA outputs.
The "Master Out" has a level meter that provides an "objective" view of the actual level that is being sent to the PA/FOH. The "Booth Out" has no level meter. This is a significant difference in capability - but may not matter in the bedroom. Assuming that you do some initial walk through of the venue...you will have a reasonable ability to control the SPL in the space.
The physical connectors are a consideration. Master Out offers balanced xlr and unbalanced RCA. Booth Out offers balanced 1/4" TRS. With only one set of speakers, connect wherever it makes the most sense given the speakers and available cables.
Since your monitors do have a level knob, feel free to use master out. As always, ensure your volume VU meter matches that of your channel VU meter (as one channel is playing). THis will give you a better reference with less focus on the master while mixing.
I run the booth out from my x1600 to the subs. Main out goes to our 15"s
Many thanks for theses very clear answers.