Connector Types - ALLEN & HEATH XONE V6 User Manual

Connector Types

The XONE:V6 uses professional grade 3 pin XLR, 1/4" TRS jack
and RCA PHONO sockets.
The XLR connection should be used with balanced equipment
such as microphones and feeds to balanced signal processors
and amplifiers. This has 3 connector pins: Pin 1 = ground
(screen), Pin 2 = signal hot (+), Pin 3 = signal cold (-). The male
XLR is used for signal output, female for input.
The INPUT and OUTPUT JACK connections can be used with
balanced or unbalanced line level equipment. These are wired to
work with either balanced 3-pole TRS or unbalanced 2-pole TS
type plugs.
The INSERT JACK requires a single 3-pole TRS jack plug
carrying both the send and return audio signals. Tip = send, ring
= return, sleeve = common ground. The signals are unbalanced.
Switching contacts automatically pass the signal through the
insert socket when nothing is plugged in. A typical cable is shown
in the diagram opposite.
The RCA phono connection is used to connect to equipment such
as CD players, turntables and recording devices. It is
unbalanced. A separate grounding wire may also be provided
with turntables. The RCA phono is also used for the channel
inserts. Insulated jumper plugs are provided so that the signal
can pass through the sockets when the insert is not used.
Removing the jumper interrupts the channel signal path.
To ensure best performance, we recommend that you use high
quality shielded audio cables and connectors, and take time to
check for reliable and accurate cable wiring and assembly.
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