Speck Electronics Xtramix - Manual (Page 50)

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It is assumed that in addition to the Xtramix, a considerable investment
has been made in electronic equipment such as synthesizers, samplers,
effects, and computers. We believe that the overall performance of the
Xtramix and your mixing system is dependent on the condition and
quality of this equipment.
A general discussion about AC, AC grounding, audio grounding, EMI,
and quality wiring is discussed in this section. These subjects are very
often overlooked or misunderstood, and should be given consideration
when interfacing your equipment to any Speck product.
A quality installation is essential when wiring any Speck product. When
the time comes to actually interconnect your equipment, proceed
slowing. Interfacing the many pieces of electronic equipment to your
mixer should be a logical, methodical process.
Start by connecting your headphones or monitor power amplifier, and
then add one synth to the mixer at a time; carefully listening and
monitoring your progress. If a problem arises, such as a buzz, hum,
intermittent signal, or nonexistent signal, stop at that point and solve the
problem before proceeding.
Due to the high performance of the Xtramix mixing system, it is
recommended that you use only the highest quality audio cable. A high
quality cable by definition, is a cable that provides good mechanical
strength, high microphonic noise immunity, high frequency response,
low crosstalk and 100% shielding ability. All audio cable used with the
Xtramix should be a 3 conductor foil shield type (2 inner conductors and
a shield drain conductor). It is not recommended that the 2 conductor
"off the shelf cables" be used.
When multiple cables are necessary (which is generally the case with
our products), multipair cable should be considered as an alternative to
individual cables. Multipair cable and harnesses are generally available
in 4, 8, 12, 16, 24, and 32 pair.
General
Start Simple
Audio Cable
Multipair Wire Harnesses
Wiring and Other
Chapter 5 Wiring and Other