13FEEDBACK DESTROYER PRO FBQ2496 User Manual

8.Installation

8.1 Installation in a rack

The FBQ2496 requires one height unit (1 HE) for mounting in a 19" rack. Please keep in mind that an additional 10 cm (4") of depth in the back are required to enable trouble-free access to the connectors on the rear panel.

For rack installation, please use M6 machine screws and nuts.

Please make sure that your FBQ2496 has enough cooling air, and never put it on an amp or other heat-emitting equipment to avoid overheating.

8.2 Audio connections

The inputs and outputs on your FEEDBACK DESTROYER PRO are laid out completely balanced. Whenever possible, try to establish balanced connections to other equipment in order to maximize disturb signal compensation.

MIDI connections (IN/OUT/THRU) are established using the standard DIN connectors. Data transmission is achieved using a floating opto-coupler.

Balanced ¼" TRS connector

strain relief clamp

sleeve ring tip

sleeve ground/shield

ring cold (-ve)

tip

hot (+ve)

For connection of balanced and unbalanced plugs, ring and sleeve have to be bridged at the stereo plug.

Fig. 8.1: 1/4" TRS connector

Balanced use with XLR connectors

21

3

input

1 = ground/shield

2 = hot (+ve)

3 = cold (-ve)

12

3

output

For unbalanced use, pin 1 and pin 3 have to be bridged

Fig. 8.2: XLR connector

◊Make sure that only competent people install your FBQ2496. They must be sufficiently earthed during and after the installation; otherwise, electrostatic discharges may negatively affect the operating characteristics of your equipment.