Alesis DEQ830 User Manual
Connections
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Connecting Inputs and Outputs
Connecting to the Channel or Main Inserts
of a mixing console
of a mixing console
Unbalanced I/O
When connecting audio
cables and/or turning power
on and off, please make sure
that your amplifiers are
turned down or off to prevent
damage to your speakers.
cables and/or turning power
on and off, please make sure
that your amplifiers are
turned down or off to prevent
damage to your speakers.
Most mixing consoles have insert jacks near the main outputs and
for each channel as well. These are typically Tip-Ring-Sleeve (TRS)
jacks with the send and return on the same jack. To use the
DEQ830 as an effects insert device, you will need an insert cable
(not included).
This cable splits the TRS insert jack into two unbalanced mono
connectors. Usually, the tip is wired to the “Send” connector,
which plugs into one input of the equalizer, and the ring is wired
to the “Return” connector, which plugs into the corresponding
output of the equalizer. However, the wiring of the insert jacks is
different on some recording consoles, which means that the
input/output relationship may be reversed. Check your mixer’s
Reference Manual to be sure, or just try it both ways – this won’t
damage the DEQ830.
If your mixer does not have
insert jacks available at its
main outputs, simply connect
the main outputs of your non-
powered mixer to the inputs
of the DEQ830, then connect
the outputs of the equalizer to
the inputs of your mixdown
recorder or amplified
monitoring system.
insert jacks available at its
main outputs, simply connect
the main outputs of your non-
powered mixer to the inputs
of the DEQ830, then connect
the outputs of the equalizer to
the inputs of your mixdown
recorder or amplified
monitoring system.
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