C Com Opti Connections - Samson C-com opti Owner's Manual

CONNECTING THE C com opti
The are several ways to interface the C com opti to support a variety of applications. The C com opti features
servo-balanced inputs and outputs, so connecting balanced and unbalanced signals is possible without any sig-
nal loss. The C com opti can be used on a single instrument by connecting to a channel's insert points, or on an
entire mix "in-line" between a mixer's outputs and a power amp or equalizer.
INSERT POINTS
Many mixers today provide channel and bus or group inserts. Insert points are input and output patch points that
interrupt the channel or bus signal so that external processors can be connected. Channel insert points are ideal
for connecting to when using the C com opti to process a single channel like a vocal, bass or guitar. Bus insert
points are ideal for compressing groups of instruments like vocals, strings or drums. If you are connecting to a
channel's insert points, you may have a single TRS jack for Send & Return. In this case, use an Insert "Y" Cable
that is configured like the one in the wiring diagram below.
Insert Cable 1/4" male TRS connector to two male 1/4"
in send and return configuration.
IN-LINE
In live sound operation the C com opti can be installed in-line between a mixer and equalizer or power amplifier.
For these applications, the C com opti provides both 1/4" TRS connectors and XLR connectors to easily interface
with most any professional audio device. Follow the wiring examples below for your particular installation.
Unbalanced 1/4" Connector
Balanced TRS 1/4" Connector

C com opti Connections

XLR Balanced Wiring Guide
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