byoung
Well-known member
So I've undertaken the task of wiring my first TT bay. I am running different combinations of normalled and half normalled. I was told to vertically strap the grounds (A) because I have 16 XLR's(which may require discrete channels of phantom power) which are normalled to the inputs of my mixer, and (B) because it was easiest to do with the 3 conductor cable I'm using.
I will sometimes break that connection to route the XLR's to my outboard mic pres(which may use phantom as well). This has me curious now because when I insert a patch cable it breaks the Tip and Ring connection but the grounds will still be strapped to the jack below. Will this cause problems? Is there a better way?
Also another big question....my TT/Bantam cables(Planet Waves) that I purchased only seem to be connected on the Tip and the Ring yet they have distinct TRS sections......is this normal behaviour for a TT patchcord? I had thought they would conduct just like a 1/4" TRS cable. Will these work for patching a phantom powered mic through the bay?
I have stopped midway through my installation because I was worried I might be doing something wrong, and figured I'd ask.
Thanks,
Brian
I will sometimes break that connection to route the XLR's to my outboard mic pres(which may use phantom as well). This has me curious now because when I insert a patch cable it breaks the Tip and Ring connection but the grounds will still be strapped to the jack below. Will this cause problems? Is there a better way?
Also another big question....my TT/Bantam cables(Planet Waves) that I purchased only seem to be connected on the Tip and the Ring yet they have distinct TRS sections......is this normal behaviour for a TT patchcord? I had thought they would conduct just like a 1/4" TRS cable. Will these work for patching a phantom powered mic through the bay?
I have stopped midway through my installation because I was worried I might be doing something wrong, and figured I'd ask.
Thanks,
Brian