Are most Direct outs on live boards TRS......

XLR2XLR · 24th November 2007, 10:19 PM

1/4 inch jacks?

Thanks

Need to make up some mults for running to 2 x HD24 units, just want to make sure this is most common before I spend a good few days soldering ! Yuk

err.... can these be bought ready made, thinking about it

THAT IS A LOT OF SOLDERING

cheers!

Jim vanBergen · 24th November 2007, 11:09 PM

Yes, most are TRS (or only T-S on the cheaper boards, in which case a TRS is still the better connector).

And Yes, you can buy these assemblies pre-made, and if 24 connectors (per end) sounds scary, then you SHOULD buy them premade. No offense, just my opinion.

Cheers!

JvB

bishopthomas · 25th November 2007, 12:23 AM

That will be the most common cable you will need for this use. However, if there are no direct outs available then you may be able to take signal from the insert sends (when separate balanced send/returns are available) or you might have to use the single jack insert to get your signal. If this is the case then you can either insert the TRS cable to one click or make a cable that shorts the tip and ring. This way is the most secure and would allow you to insert the connector all the way for the best connection. This is definitely a custom job, so if you're not handy with a soldering iron then you might go with another option.

cioto · 25th November 2007, 01:45 AM

this page might be useful!!

Silent Way's recording tricks-The Direct Out Database

valleysound · 25th November 2007, 06:20 AM

One thing to keep in mind. Even if the direct out is pre eq/fader there may be a good chance that it is still post insert.

XLR2XLR · 26th November 2007, 06:07 PM

Excellent info thanks everyone.

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24th November 2007, 10:19 PM	#1
XLR2XLR Gear maniac Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 230	Are most Direct outs on live boards TRS...... 1/4 inch jacks? Thanks Need to make up some mults for running to 2 x HD24 units, just want to make sure this is most common before I spend a good few days soldering ! Yuk err.... can these be bought ready made, thinking about it THAT IS A LOT OF SOLDERING cheers!

25th November 2007, 06:20 AM	#5
valleysound Gear nut Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hills of Vermont Posts: 129	One thing to keep in mind. Even if the direct out is pre eq/fader there may be a good chance that it is still post insert. __________________ Paul Magro 802.356.7001 www.ValleySound.net

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24th November 2007, 11:09 PM	#2
Jim vanBergen Lives for gear Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New York Friggin' City Posts: 2,296	Yes, most are TRS (or only T-S on the cheaper boards, in which case a TRS is still the better connector). And Yes, you can buy these assemblies pre-made, and if 24 connectors (per end) sounds scary, then you SHOULD buy them premade. No offense, just my opinion. Cheers! JvB

25th November 2007, 12:23 AM	#3
bishopthomas Lives for gear Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central New Jersey Posts: 610	That will be the most common cable you will need for this use. However, if there are no direct outs available then you may be able to take signal from the insert sends (when separate balanced send/returns are available) or you might have to use the single jack insert to get your signal. If this is the case then you can either insert the TRS cable to one click or make a cable that shorts the tip and ring. This way is the most secure and would allow you to insert the connector all the way for the best connection. This is definitely a custom job, so if you're not handy with a soldering iron then you might go with another option.

25th November 2007, 01:45 AM	#4
cioto Gear interested Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Italy - Bari Posts: 19	this page might be useful!! Silent Way's recording tricks-The Direct Out Database

26th November 2007, 06:07 PM	#6
XLR2XLR Gear maniac Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 230	Excellent info thanks everyone.