Hooking up the Xtramix X6
A quality installation is essential when wiring any audio system. When the time comes to
actually interconnect your equipment, proceed slowly. Interfacing the many pieces of
electronic equipment to your mixer and audio system should be a logical, methodical
process.
Start by connecting only the monitor power amp (or powered speakers) to the Xtramix X6,
and then add one line signal to the mixer at a time; carefully listening and monitoring your
progress. If a problem arises, such as a buzz, hum, intermittent signal, or nonexistent
signal, stop at that point and solve the problem before proceeding.
Due to the high performance of the Xtramix X6, it is recommended that you use only the
highest quality audio cable. A high quality cable by definition is a cable that provides good
mechanical strength, high microphonic noise immunity, high frequency response, low
crosstalk, and 100% shielding ability. All audio cable used with the X6 should be a 3
conductor foil shield type (2 inner conductors and a shield drain conductor). It is not
recommended that the 2 conductor "off the shelf cables" be used.
All wire and cable interfaced to the X6 should be terminated with high quality connectors.
A ¼" plug or XL connector should make a positive connection to its respective mating jack
and provide adequate strain relief to its cable. All connectors should also have a metal shell
to provide 100% shield for exposed conductors.
We do believe that “you get what you pay for” and advise not to purchase lower quality
cables. We recommend that you purchase from a reputable cable manufacturer that uses
brand name materials. Brand name cables include (in no particular order) Mogami, Canare,
Belden, Gepco, Redco, and ProCo. Connector brands include Switchcraft and Neutrik.