Microphone connection is made to standard XLR receptacles on the rear
panel. The wiring configuration used for the microphone connectors on
analog
the P2
is:
•
Pin 2 is positive (+)
•
Pin is negative ()
•
Pin 1 is shield (GND)
Do not attempt to connect unbalanced microphones (with singlepin
analog
connectors) to the P2
type of microphone. You may note the MS (midside) connection symbol
below the MIC 1 and MIC 2 connectors. This is simply a visual re-
minder, when using an MS mic setup, to connect the MID mic to chan-
nel 1 and the SIDE mic to channel 2. See the section "More About MS
Decoding" for more information.
CAUTION: We recommend that you avoid "hot patching" microphone
inputs when using a patch bay at the microphone inputs of the P2
log
. Please TURN OFF phantom power and turn down the gain prior
to connecting or repatching microphone inputs routed through a patch
bay.. Failure to do so may result in transients that can damage the
analog
P2
or equipment that is connected to its outputs not to men-
tion your ears!
analog
Most users of the P2
their selection of microphones and preamplifiers. We recommend that
you give some consideration to the microphone, instrument and output
cables you select, as well.
•
Use high quality, low capacitance cable. Braided shielding and "star
quad" type mic cables will perform better in electrically noisy environ-
ments. Manufacturers such as Canare, Mogami (and others) make
high performance cable of this type.
•
Some "house brand" cables are made by quality manufacturers, but
others can be inferior. Be careful. Use cables with highquality connec-
tors (Neutrik, Switchcraft, etc.).
•
Our studio testing has shown that some of the more esoteric gui-
tar/instrument "super-cables" do, indeed, sound better. Noticeable
improvement, but at a stiff price. Try before you buy!
•
Avoid excessive cable length.
•
Replace damaged connectors and cables.
. It is not intended to operate with this
have invested much time and money in
TRUE
analog
P2
Microphone input
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A Word About cables.....
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