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<div style="font-size:84%">'''[http://www.ChimeMaster.com Home] > [[Chime_Master_Help|Help]] > [[ | <div style="font-size:84%">'''[http://www.ChimeMaster.com Home] > [[Chime_Master_Help|Help]] > [[:Category:Installation|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. <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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=== AX Series === | === AX Series === | ||
Advanced eXpericence carillons provide balanced line level audio outputs on 3.5mm Euro-plugs. | |||
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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=== 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. | ||
[[Category:Installation]] | [[Category:Installation]] | ||