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Daveallen at 16:08, 5 October 2023

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	Connecting the output of Chime Master carillons to PA systems for inside sound is easy once you determine the type of input you are connecting to. Dealing with impedance mismatches, ground loops, and running cables a long distance, are addressed here. <br>		Connecting the output of Chime Master carillons to PA systems for inside sound is easy once you determine the type of input you are connecting to. Dealing with impedance mismatches, ground loops, and running cables a long distance, are addressed here. <br>
	The best way to connect any instrument to a PA system with a professional mixing desk with balanced inputs is with a "direct box." <br>		The best way to connect any instrument to a PA system with a professional mixing desk with balanced inputs is with a "direct box." <br>

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	=== Balanced Microphone Input ===		=== Balanced Microphone Input ===

	Sometimes the mixer will only have a microphone input using an XLR connector. In this case, a direct box with a line input is recommended. The box takes care of converting unbalanced to balanced and high to low impedance. It will also reduce the gain of the signal (through the Line input jack) so it doesn't overload the microphone preamp in the mixer. Place the direct box next to the Chime Master carillon and run a balanced cable (two conductors and shield) the distance to the PA mixer.		Sometimes the mixer will only have a microphone input using an XLR connector. In this case, a [http://www.sweetwater.com/c957--Direct_Boxes direct box] with a line input is recommended. The box takes care of converting unbalanced to balanced and high to low impedance. It will also reduce the gain of the signal (through the Line input jack) so it doesn't overload the microphone preamp in the mixer. Place the direct box next to the Chime Master carillon and run a balanced cable (two conductors and shield) the distance to the PA mixer.

	Decent direct boxes are available for less than $50. Always choose a passive transformer-isolated direct box that does not require batteries or phantom power. The input jack should be plastic and isolated from the chassis ground.		Decent direct boxes are available for less than $50. Always choose a passive transformer-isolated direct box that does not require batteries or phantom power. The input jack should be plastic and isolated from the chassis ground.

	~~== Links ==~~
	*[http://www.sweetwater.com/c957--Direct_Boxes Sweetwater Sound Direct Boxes]

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Links

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	== Links ==		== Links ==
			*[http://www.sweetwater.com/c957--Direct_Boxes Sweetwater Sound Direct Boxes]
	*[http://www.rane.com/note110.html Sound System Interconnection] - Rane discusses avoiding ground loops and cable pinouts
	*[http://www.sweetwater.com/c957--Direct_Boxes Sweetwater Sound Direct Boxes] ~~- [http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/Zdirect/ Good and Cheap] - [http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/CB1/ Better Quality]<br>~~

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	=== AX Series ===		=== AX Series ===
			Advanced eXpericence carillons provide balanced line level audio outputs on 3.5mm Euro-plugs.

	~~The AX carillon provides balanced line level audio outputs on 3.5mm Euro-plugs~~. Monitor 1 outputs the same signal as goes to the left front panel speaker. Monitor 2 outputs the right front speaker signal. These monitor outputs are not affected by the speaker level/mute icon at the top of the screen. The output levels are set in Settings > Volume and can mix the left and right channels together for each output or maintain stereo separation.		If you are connecting to an amplifier with an unbalanced RCA or quarter inch jack, connect the internal coaxial wire to the positive terminal and the shield to both the Ground and negative terminals.

			'''Platinum'''
			Monitor 1 outputs the same signal as goes to the left front panel speaker. Monitor 2 outputs the right front speaker signal. These monitor outputs are not affected by the speaker level/mute icon at the top of the screen. The output levels are set in Settings > Volume and can mix the left and right channels together for each output or maintain stereo separation.

			'''Millennium and Bravo'''
			OUT A is the monitor output for these systems. OUT B is for the outside audio system.

	=== Rack Mount Millennium, Platinum and Six-SS ===		=== Rack Mount Millennium, Platinum and Six-SS ===

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2019-09-05T16:52:45Z

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	== Carillon Outputs ==		== Carillon Outputs ==

			=== AX Series ===

			The AX carillon provides balanced line level audio outputs on 3.5mm Euro-plugs. Monitor 1 outputs the same signal as goes to the left front panel speaker. Monitor 2 outputs the right front speaker signal. These monitor outputs are not affected by the speaker level/mute icon at the top of the screen. The output levels are set in Settings > Volume and can mix the left and right channels together for each output or maintain stereo separation.

	=== Rack Mount Millennium, Platinum and Six-SS ===		=== Rack Mount Millennium, Platinum and Six-SS ===

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	Plug the [http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/CPP101 quarter inch to quarter inch cable] from the PA output of the Chime Master to a [http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/MIT129 Hosa MIT-129] (or similar Radio Shack 274-017) transformer adapter, and plug the female XLR plug from the balanced cable into the output of the adapter. The other end of the balanced cable has a male XLR plug that goes into a [http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/MIT435 Hosa MIT-435] (Radio Shack 274-016) that has a male quarter inch plug on it. Plug the MIT-435 into the quarter inch jack on the PA. For a PA with an RCA input, use [http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/GPR104 Hosa GPR-104] adapter with a female quarter inch jack to a male RCA plug.		Plug the [http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/CPP101 quarter inch to quarter inch cable] from the PA output of the Chime Master to a [http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/MIT129 Hosa MIT-129] (or similar Radio Shack 274-017) transformer adapter, and plug the female XLR plug from the balanced cable into the output of the adapter. The other end of the balanced cable has a male XLR plug that goes into a [http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/MIT435 Hosa MIT-435] (Radio Shack 274-016) that has a male quarter inch plug on it. Plug the MIT-435 into the quarter inch jack on the PA. For a PA with an RCA input, use [http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/GPR104 Hosa GPR-104] adapter with a female quarter inch jack to a male RCA plug.

	Note that these adapters do not attenuate the line level signal enough to feed a microphone input. These adapters are available ~~For~~ around $20 each.		Note that these adapters do not attenuate the line level signal enough to feed a microphone input. These adapters are available for around $20 each.

	Parts can be obtained at a local music store or online from Sweetwater.com		Parts can be obtained at a local music store or online from Sweetwater.com

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	<div style="font-size:84%">'''[http://www.ChimeMaster.com Home] > [[Chime_Master_Help\|Help]] > [[Installation_documentation\|Installation]] '''</div><br />		<div style="font-size:84%">'''[http://www.ChimeMaster.com Home] > [[Chime_Master_Help\|Help]] > [[Installation_documentation\|Installation]] '''</div><br />
	Connecting the output of Chime Master carillons to PA systems for inside sound is easy once you determine the type of input you are connecting to. Dealing with impedance mismatches, ground loops and running cables a long distance, are addressed here. The best way to connect any instrument to a PA system with a professional mixing desk with balanced inputs is with a "direct box." Running long wires to connect to a PA with unbalanced inputs is generally a bad idea, but you may achieve acceptable results by following the balanced cable approach.		Connecting the output of Chime Master carillons to PA systems for inside sound is easy once you determine the type of input you are connecting to. Dealing with impedance mismatches, ground loops, and running cables a long distance, are addressed here. <br>
			The best way to connect any instrument to a PA system with a professional mixing desk with balanced inputs is with a "direct box." <br>
			Running long wires to connect to a PA with unbalanced inputs is generally a bad idea, but you may achieve acceptable results by following the balanced cable approach.

	== Carillon Outputs ==		== Carillon Outputs ==

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			<div style="font-size:84%">'''[http://www.ChimeMaster.com Home] > [[Chime_Master_Help\|Help]] > [[Installation_documentation\|Installation]] '''</div><br />
	Connecting the output of Chime Master carillons to PA systems for inside sound is easy once you determine the type of input you are connecting to. Dealing with impedance mismatches, ground loops and running cables a long distance, are addressed here. The best way to connect any instrument to a PA system with a professional mixing desk with balanced inputs is with a "direct box." Running long wires to connect to a PA with unbalanced inputs is generally a bad idea, but you may achieve acceptable results by following the balanced cable approach.		Connecting the output of Chime Master carillons to PA systems for inside sound is easy once you determine the type of input you are connecting to. Dealing with impedance mismatches, ground loops and running cables a long distance, are addressed here. The best way to connect any instrument to a PA system with a professional mixing desk with balanced inputs is with a "direct box." Running long wires to connect to a PA with unbalanced inputs is generally a bad idea, but you may achieve acceptable results by following the balanced cable approach.

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	=== Rack Mount Six-CD and EZ-Bells ===		=== Rack Mount Six-CD and EZ-Bells ===

	These systems have a ~~600 ohm~~ pseudo-balanced output with a 330 ohm resistor from the op-amp output to the Inside jack tip, another 330 ohm resistor from ground to the ring, and the sleeve is grounded to the chassis. It is recommended that a balanced line input from the mixer be tied only to the tip and ring, leaving the shield connected only to the mixer input ground.		These systems have a high impedance pseudo-balanced output with a 330 ohm resistor from the op-amp output to the Inside jack tip, another 330 ohm resistor from ground to the ring, and the sleeve is grounded to the chassis. It is recommended that a balanced line input from the mixer be tied only to the tip and ring, leaving the shield connected only to the mixer input ground.

	The Tower output jack is fully balanced on these systems.		The Tower output jack is fully balanced on these systems.

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	==== Din Connector ====		==== Din Connector ====

	Balanced audio output is available on pins 2 and 3 of the DIN-4 jack (the pins closest to the notch). ~~This~~ output has a high-pass filter because it typically is used to drive a remotely located amplifier. Pin 1 has a switched 12V through a 220 ohm resistor to enable power to the amplifier and Pin 4 has a 220 ohm resistor to ground (for enable current only). We provide cables to connect these DIN plugs to QSC amplifiers with 15-pin D connectors for balanced audio and power switching. Junction boxes with 4-pin DIN male and female jacks and screw connectors can be used to extend a 2-pair shielded cable to remote amplifier locations.		Balanced audio output is available on pins 2 and 3 of the DIN-4 jack (the pins closest to the notch). Unless otherwise labeled, this output has a high-pass filter because it typically is used to drive a remotely located tower amplifier. It also is not affected by the carillon's monitor level controls.

			Pin 1 has a switched 12V through a 220 ohm resistor to enable power to the amplifier and Pin 4 has a 220 ohm resistor to ground (for enable current only). We provide cables to connect these DIN plugs to QSC amplifiers with 15-pin D connectors for balanced audio and power switching. Junction boxes with 4-pin DIN male and female jacks and screw connectors can be used to extend a 2-pair shielded cable to remote amplifier locations.

	Pinout as viewed from the rear of the carillon chassis:<br>		Pinout as viewed from the rear of the carillon chassis:<br>