9MINIFEX FEX800 User Manual

5.Audio Connections

There are various ways to integrate the FEX800 into your set-up. Depending on the application in question, you will need different sets of connecting cables. The cables to use are described below.

5.1 Connection with insert cables

Please use standard insert cables equipped with 1/4" connectors to connect the MINIFEX to the insert path of a mixing console. These Y cables have two 1/4" TS connectors at one end, and one 1/4" TRS connector at the other. Connect the plug marked „Send“ to the INPUT L jack on the effects unit. Connect the „Return“ plug to the OUTPUT L jack on the device. Connect the TRS connector to the insert jack of the channel strip on the mixing console. Use two insert cables for stereo sub-groups and main-mix inserts. The second cable must be connected to the INPUT/OUTPUT R jacks of the FEX800.

Return

Send

(out)

(in)

tip

tip

signal

signal

sleeve

sleeve

ground/shield

ground/shield

tip

tip

sleeve

sleeve

strain relief clamp

strain relief clamp

strain relief clamp

sleeve

ring tip

sleeve

ground/shield

ring

return (in)

tip

send (out)

Fig. 5.1: Insert cable with two 1/4" TS and one 1/4" TRS connector

5.2 Connection with 1/4" cables

To wire the MINIFEX in series with other equipment or via the aux paths of a mixing console, please use 1/4" cables, sometimes also referred to as patch cords. These cables have a 1/4" connector at each end. Connect the aux send outputs of your console to the inputs, and the aux returns to the outputs of the MINIFEX. You can also connect balanced stereo 1/4" cables to the MINIFEX outputs.

tip

hot (+ve)

ring

cold (-ve)

sleeve

ground/shield

tip ring sleeve

strain relief clamp

strain relief clamp

sleeve ring tip

sleeve ground/shield

ring cold (-ve)

tip

hot (+ve)

Fig. 5.2: Unbalanced cable with 1/4" TS connectors