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Superscope PSD410 User Manual
Set Up
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Setting Up
Microphones,
Instruments and
Other Sound
Sources
The PSD410 is designed to record microphones, musical
instruments (guitars and keyboards), line level equipment
and digital equipment (preamps, mixers, etc.). Please
refer to the procedure that describes your particular
recording set-up.
Microphones
Balanced Connections
Balanced signals require three separate connections
(HOT, COLD, GND):
• HOT refers to the original audio signal.
• The COLD signal is the original signal with
opposite phase.
• GND refers to the grounding wire.
Using balanced connections like the XLR plug (male)
will help to eliminate noise, especially when running
long cable lengths. The XLR inputs on the PSD410 will
also lock to prevent microphone cables from becoming
unexpectedly disconnected.
XLR Plug
Unbalanced Connections
Unbalanced signals only use two connections and are
therefore more susceptible to noise than balanced
connections.
Unbalanced
¼
” Plug
External Microphones
1. Insert microphones into the MIC/LINE input jacks on
the side panel. Both XLR type and ¼”standard plug
types can be used.
When using microphones requiring 48V phantom
power, move the PHANTOM switch to the ON position.
Consult your microphone’s owner’s manual for power
requirement specifications
.