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Connectors & Cabling 5
5. Connectors and Cabling
Many of the problems associated with installing and maintaining a mixing
console are due to the use of poor cables or faulty connections. It is
recommended that, wherever possible, pre-wired cables are purchased
from recommended manufacturers. If you need bespoke cables making,
please ensure that a qualified engineer carries out the work.
The main types of connectors used with the S0 v2 mixers are the following:
XLR 3 Pin Connectors
The following diagram shows the pin details for the 3 pin XLR sockets and
plugs:
MIC Inputs
PGM Outputs
Pin 2. Hot (In Phase) Signal
Pin 1. Ground (Screen) Signal
Pin 3. Cold (Out Of Phase) Signal
3 Pin Socket
(Female)
3 Pin Socket
(Male)
Pin 2. Hot (In Phase) Signal
Pin 1. Ground (Screen) Signal
Pin 3. Cold (Out Of Phase) Signal
Fig 5-1: XLR 3 Pin Connectors.
RCA (Phono) Connectors
This connector is used on the LINE, AUX (Rear) and EXT1 inputs and the REC
output.
Stereo Left & Right Inputs and Outputs
Inner. Hot (In Phase) Signal
Outer. Ground (Screen) Signal
RCA Phono
(Female)
Fig 5-2: RCA (Phone) Connectors.
6.35mm (¼”) ‘A’ Gauge Stereo Jack Plugs
This connector is used on the Monitor Loudspeaker output and the
Presenter and Guest headphone outputs.
Tip – Left Signal
Ring – Right Signal
Sleeve – Ground (Screen) Signal
Fig 5-3: 6.35mm (¼ inch) ‘A’ Gauge Stereo Jack Plugs Used For Headphones And
Monitor Outputs.
This connector type is also used on the Remote Outputs.
Tip – Remote Start Open
Collector Output
Ring – Remote Stop Open
Collector Output
Sleeve – Ground (Screen) Signal
Fig 5-4: 6.35mm (¼ inch) ‘A’ Gauge Stereo Jack Plugs Used For Remote Outputs.
This connector type is also used on the Light Control Output.
Tip – Normally Open
Switch to Sleeve
Ring – Normally Closed
Switch to Sleeve
Sleeve – Switch Common
Fig 5-5: 6.35mm (¼ inch) ‘A’ Gauge Stereo Jack Plugs Used For Light Control Output.
