Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing the Samson PL 2404
In this manual, we’ll provide you with an overview of PL 2404 features, followed by a guided tour of its front and rear panels. Then we’ll describe how the
PL 2404 should be connected to your existing equipment (including wiring diagrams) and talk about the important topics of gain structure and grounding techniques. Next, we’ll cover a number of specific PL 2404 features (such as busing, submixing, channel muting, as well as using balance, equalization, auxiliary sends and returns, channel inserts, and PFL/AFL) in detail. Finally, we’ll wrap things up with a series of applications notes describing a number of ways to use the PL 2404 for both recording and live performance, plus reference Appendices and full specifications. You’ll also find a warranty card enclosed— please don’t forget to fill it out and mail it so that you can receive online technical support and so we can send you updated information about other Samson products in the future.
SPECIAL NOTE: Should your unit ever require servicing, a Return Authorization number (RA) is necessary. Without this number, the unit will not be accepted. Please call Samson at
PL 2404 Features
“PL” stands for “Program/Line” and the name describes the broad range of signals which can be handled by this powerful
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•Four bus outputs (a “bus” is simply a pathway through which a signal can be routed) and an electronically balanced main stereo output, with dedicated front panel control. Any channel input can be routed to either of the two bus pairs (1/2 or 3/4), and any of the buses can be routed to the Left/Right mix output with the touch of a button. This flexible design allows you to easily mute selected channels and/or to create submixes within your main mix.
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