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Connecting The PL 2404 - General Suggestions

The actual connections you’ll make to and from the PL 2404 will vary according

to the environment you use it in and the particular equipment you have. In the

“PL 2404 Applications” sections at the rear of this manual, you’ll find some

suggested setups. Here are a few basic rules concerning PL 2404 connections

that will apply in most situations:

• In general, it’s best to make all connections with the PL 2404 and any

connected power amplifiers turned off. If you must make connections with

the power on, make sure that the Main and Control Room Level knobs are

completely counterclockwise and that all four bus faders are completely

down (at their “∞” position). Whenever powering down, bring the Main and

Control Room Level knobs completely counterclockwise and set all four bus

faders completely down, turning off the main power amps first. Wait a few

seconds for their power supplies to discharge and then turn off all connected

equipment, turning the PL 2404 off last.

• Try to use balanced connectors and cabling wherever possible. These kind

of connections do a better job of rejecting extraneous noise and hum and

generally provide a cleaner signal. Although the PL 2404 will accept unbal-

anced connectors throughout, it specifically provides electronically balanced

inputs for all line inputs and for its Main and Control Room outputs. The

wiring diagram below shows how 1/4" TRS (Tip/Ring/Sleeve) connectors

should be wired for use with these inputs and outputs:

Unbalanced cables use standard 1/4" phone connectors, wired as follows:

• Make one connection at a time and then monitor the incoming signal. If you

hear a distinct hum or buzz, you may have a grounding problem with that

particular device. See the “Grounding Techniques” section on page 15 in

this manual for information on how to avoid grounding problems.

• When using channels 1 and 3, be sure not to connect both a microphone

and line level input simultaneously—use one or the other. The diagram

below shows how your mic connectors should be wired:

TIP +

GROUND

RING -

RING

TIP

SLEEVE

+ SIGNAL

GROUND

+ SIGNAL

GROUND

3 - SIGNAL

1 GROUND

2 + SIGNAL

TO MIXER

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