# Can a stereo input be routed to one mono mix

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**Created:** [24 February 2026 17:03 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/can-a-stereo-input-be-routed-to-one-mono-mix/31321 "2026-02-24T17:03:38Z")\
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**Author:** ![SoliDuke](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/46a35a/32.png) [@SoliDuke](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/SoliDuke)\
**Post date:** [24 February 2026 17:03 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/can-a-stereo-input-be-routed-to-one-mono-mix/31321/1 "2026-02-24T17:03:38Z")

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We use both mono and stereo backing tracks in our shows, though the outputs are always summed to mono. If I send a stereo input to a mono mix, will both channels be audible?

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**Author:** ![mikec](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/977dab/32.png) [@mikec](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/mikec)\
**Post date:** [25 February 2026 01:45 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/can-a-stereo-input-be-routed-to-one-mono-mix/31321/2 "2026-02-25T01:45:23Z")

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Yes they will be summed to mono.

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**Author:** ![DeltaWhiskeyBravo14](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/forums.allen-heath.com/deltawhiskeybravo14/32/8611_2.png) [@DeltaWhiskeyBravo14](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/DeltaWhiskeyBravo14)\
**Post date:** [25 February 2026 17:39 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/can-a-stereo-input-be-routed-to-one-mono-mix/31321/3 "2026-02-25T17:39:35Z")

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Yes it will send in mono.