4
Input and Output Connections
The PS12 includes balanced and unbalanced subwoofer inputs and satellite outputs.
Subwoofer Inputs
For each channel (Right and Left), your subwoofer features a combination XLR/TRS balanced analog input connector and an RCA
unbalanced analog input connector for connecting a wide variety of analog audio sources.
Satellite Outputs
For each channel (Right and Left), your subwoofer features an XLR balanced analog output connector and an RCA unbalanced
analog output connector for connecting your subwoofer to a pair of satellite speakers. The signal to these outputs comes directly
from subwoofer inputs after passing through the high-pass filter.
If you used the RCA inputs, you must use the RCA satellite outputs in order to use subwoofer/HPF bypass mode.
• Before connecting your subwoofer, make sure that the level is
turned fully counterclockwise.
• Do not connect more than one audio input device to your
subwoofer at any one time, as this will cause the mixing of
input signals and result in unwanted noise.
You may hear a thump from your speaker when you turn your
audio setup on and off. To prevent this, make sure that your
speakers are the last devices in your setup to be turned on and
the first devices in your setup to be turned off.
Connector
Connection
Balanced ¼” TRS or
Unbalanced ¼” TS
Connect to the combination XLR/TRS
balanced analog input connector
Balanced XLR male
Unbalanced RCA
Connects to the RCA unbalanced analog input
connector
Before connecting satellite speakers, make sure that
the level controls on the speakers are turned all the
way down.
Connector
Connection
Balanced XLR female
Connects to the XLR balanced analog output
connector
Unbalanced RCA
Connects to the RCA unbalanced analog
output connector
r
r
1
2
3
1 = Ground/Shield
2 = Hot (+)
3 = Cold (-)
Tip = Hot (+)
Ring = Cold (-)
Sleeve = Ground/Shield
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
r
r
1 = Ground/Shield
2 = Hot (+)
3 = Cold (-)
1
2
1
2