Connections, Record turntables, CD decks, etc

3 – Connections

This section gives a brief description of the connec- tions you should make before starting to use the X-9.

WARNING

Make and break all connections between the X-9 and other equipment with everything turned OFF. If you make or break connections with the power turned on,

there is a very real risk of damaging the equipment, including the X-9.

NOTE

All XLR connectors on the X-9 are wired so that pin 1=ground, pin 2= hot and pin 3=cold. Make sure that all equipment connected using these connectors also con- forms to this wiring standard.

Record turntables

Only connect record turntables to the PHONO con- nectors (1, 2, 3 or 4).

WARNING

Never connect record turntables to any other type of connector on the X-9.

Never connect any other type of equipment to the PHONO connectors.

If the turntables are fitted with grounding wires, con- nect these to the ground terminals on the X-9.

NOTE

Note that the X-9 is supplied with eight RCA caps which should be fitted over the PHONO terminals if they are not being used. This will help to maintain high signal quality.

TIP

The X-9 pairs of connectors all have the left connector at the top and the right at the bottom. Pairs of pin sig- nal cables are typically red for the right channel and some other color for the left channel.

We explain about connecting other equipment (CD decks, etc.) including digital connections, below.

CD decks, etc.

Connect CD decks to the LINE connectors (1 through 4) on the rear panel. Unlike record decks, CD decks do not need to be grounded to the X-9).

WARNING

CD decks, etc. should never be attached to the PHONO connections.

Digital connections

The X-9 can be connected to devices which output SPDIF digital audio through a coaxial output (many CD players, MD players and DATs, as well as some electronic musical instruments) and can also output a digital audio version of the final mix (to a digital recorder such as a DAT, or a CD recorder, or a suit- ably-equipped personal computer).

Use menu item 14dl to set whether the signal is out- put pre- or post- master fader (“Menu reference” on page 17).

Use RCA pin jack cables to make con- nections between the digital outputs of other equipment and the DIGITAL IN connectors of the X-9, and digital inputs of other equipment and the DIGITAL OUT of the X-9.

Amplifier system

To listen to the X-9, you will need an amplifier and speaker system, which is connected as explained here.

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