Installation; Rack Mounting; Audio Connections; Analog Connections - Behringer DDX3216 Operating Manual

17. INSTALLATION

17.1 Rack mounting

The packaging of your DDX3216 contains two 19" rack mounts
for installation on the side panels of the console.
Before you can attach the rack mounts to the DDX3216, you
need to remove the screws holding the left and right side panels.
Then, use these screws to fasten the two rack mounts, each
specifically to one side. With the rack mounts installed, you can
mount the DDX3216 in a commercially available 19" rack. Be sure
to allow for proper air flow around the unit, and do not place the
DDX3216 close to radiators or power amps, so as to avoid
overheating.
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Only use the screws holding the DDX3216 side
panels to fasten the 19" rack mounts.

17.2 Audio connections

17.2.1 Analog connections

You will need a large number of cables for the various
connections of the console. The illustrations below show the
wiring of these cables. Be sure to use only high-grade cables.
Use commercial RCA cables to wire the 2-track inputs and
outputs.
You can also connect unbalanced devices to the balanced
input/outputs. Use 1/4" phone connectors, or link the ring and
shaft when using 1/4" TRS connectors (or pins 1&3 in the case
of XLR connectors).
Fig. 17.1: XLR connections
Fig. 17.2: 1/4" phone connector
Fig. 17.4: Insert send return 1/4" TRS connector
Fig. 17.5: 1/4" TRS connector for headphones connection

17.2.2 Digital connections (S/PDIF)

Figure 17.6 shows you how to wire the unbalanced S/PDIF
inputs and outputs by means of RCA connectors.
Experience has shown that the type of cable used makes no
difference. With lengths shorter than 30 feet, commercially
available coaxial line cables are uncritical. For longer lengths or
demanding applications, however, you should use cables having
an appropriate cable resistance of 75 ohms.
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Fig. 17.3: 1/4" TRS connector
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