Chapter 7: Using The Gate
Interfacing with the console
The DN530 is optimised for use at line level, therefore to gate a mic, the input to the DN530 has to be taken from the console, preferably from the channel insert point send. The output from the DN530 comes back to the channel insert return. By connecting the DN530 at this position in the signal chain, its operation is unaffected by the use of any of the console controls, except input gain.
DN530 (rear panel)
Female XLR
connector
Mic | Channel insert point | Input |
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Send
Return
Mic inputs
Male XLR connector
Output
Console
An alternative is to connect to the group insert point of the console. This is useful when many inputs are mixed down to a smaller number of outputs. A given number of gates can achieve a greater coverage.
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