Connecting the audio cables
DN540
Operator Manual 11

Sidechain inputs

The electronically balanced sidechain inputs are on stereo 1/4” TRS connectors.

Inserting a mono jack plug will automatically unbalance the input. The following

diagram shows the sidechain input connection details.

The 1/4” TRS connector wiring details are as follows:

Tip
Ring
Sleeve
1
2
3
Female XLR
Tip
Sleeve
Ring
To external sidechain
socket
DN540
Console
Female XLR
Sleeve: ground/shield
Tip: hot
Ring: Cold
Strain relief clamp