Behringer XR4400 User Manual

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MULTIGATE PRO XR4400

1

2

3

2

1

3

Pin 1

Cable

Input

Output

Pin 2 = (+) Signal

Positive

Pin 3 = (-) Signal

Shield

(+) Signal + Hum

(-) Signal + Hum

Negative

(+)Hum + Signal

(-)Hum + Signal

2 x Signal

Ground

RFI and Hum

= Signal + 6 dB

Fig. 3.1: Compensation of interference with balanced connections

Unbalanced use of
mono 1/4" jack plugs

Ring

Balanced use of
stereo 1/4" jack plugs

Balanced use with XLR connectors

1

2

3

2

1

3

Input

Output

Tip =
Signal

Tip =
hot (+ve)

Sleeve =
Ground / Shield

Sleeve =
Ground / Shield

Tip

Tip

Sleeve

Sleeve

Strain relief clamp

Strain relief clamp

Ring =
cold (-ve)

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

1 = Ground / Shield
2 = hot (+ve)
3 = cold (-ve)

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

Fig. 3.2: Different plug types

+

Never use unbalanced XLR connections with microphone cables, as this would short-circuit

any phantom power transmitted over these cables!

3. INSTALLATION

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