Shouldn't. You should have: Mixer Main Output -> Switch Box (single input) -> Speakers (8 pairs of outputs) If you didn't have powered speakers, you'd be going from the switch box to a bunch of amps.

How to Hook Up a Mixer to Built-In Amplifier Speakers. In audio systems, the mixer provides a consistent signal that can be routed out to speakers, amplifier, recording equipment or headphones. A ...

In a nutshell, active PA speakers are powered internally due to the power amp being built directly into the speaker unit. This means the speaker is entirely self-sufficient, requiring no external ...