Pin 3 Hot?

beatnik16 · 3rd July 2008, 09:14 PM

Just bought a used BSS Audio DPR 402. I noticed that pin 3 is hot, and was curious to know what is the recommended way to interface it with our balanced patchbay?

Would it be best to rewire the DPR 402 pin 2 hot at the unit or use an adapted cable?

Thanks

dvuckovic · 3rd July 2008, 09:39 PM

If possible, you could open it and switch the 2&3 internally...if not, you can do it at the patchbay, just make sure you note that somewhere, in case you use those lines for something else someday.

David Brown · 3rd July 2008, 10:43 PM

Do it at the XLR's on the inputs and outputs to the device, not at the patchbay.

David Brown

Raw-Tracks · 4th July 2008, 04:33 AM

I don't think you really need to worry about it. Yes, your signal's polarity will be reversed when it goes into the unit, but it will be reversed when it comes out as well. At that point the polarity will be the same as when it went in.

tINY · 4th July 2008, 07:27 AM

Just don't mix balanced and unbalanced in/out to the thing and you'll be fine.

-tINY

msmith · 4th July 2008, 02:57 PM

No! Just make some 6 inch pigtails and keep em plugged into that box. While you're at it, make a second set for when this happens again someday.

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3rd July 2008, 09:14 PM	#1
beatnik16 Gear interested Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 11	Pin 3 Hot? Just bought a used BSS Audio DPR 402. I noticed that pin 3 is hot, and was curious to know what is the recommended way to interface it with our balanced patchbay? Would it be best to rewire the DPR 402 pin 2 hot at the unit or use an adapted cable? Thanks

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Raw-Tracks Gear addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: USA Posts: 446	I don't think you really need to worry about it. Yes, your signal's polarity will be reversed when it goes into the unit, but it will be reversed when it comes out as well. At that point the polarity will be the same as when it went in. __________________ Eric Practice Your Mixing Skills! Mix Our Tracks in Your DAW! www.Raw-Tracks.com Online Mixing Forum

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3rd July 2008, 09:39 PM	#2
dvuckovic Gear interested Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Belgrade Posts: 20	If possible, you could open it and switch the 2&3 internally...if not, you can do it at the patchbay, just make sure you note that somewhere, in case you use those lines for something else someday.

3rd July 2008, 10:43 PM	#3
David Brown Gear nut Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 88	Do it at the XLR's on the inputs and outputs to the device, not at the patchbay. David Brown

4th July 2008, 07:27 AM	#5
tINY Lives for gear Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 5,835	Just don't mix balanced and unbalanced in/out to the thing and you'll be fine. -tINY

4th July 2008, 02:57 PM	#6
msmith Gear Head Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Austin Posts: 63	No! Just make some 6 inch pigtails and keep em plugged into that box. While you're at it, make a second set for when this happens again someday.