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S0 User Handbook
CO N N E C TO R S & C A B L I N G
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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 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.
