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Effects and Signal Processing

STUDIO 24 REFERENCE MANUAL 4 9

CONNECTING SIGNAL PROCESSORS TO INSERT

JACKS

Inserts are used to connect signal processing devices directly into the signal path of a

Channel, the Group outputs and the Main outputs. Normally, the device connected

would be one that shapes the dynamics or tone of a signal (such as a compressor,

gate, or EQ), rather than an effects device (such as a reverb). It is also possible to

insert a stereo signal processor into the signal path of the MAIN L/R OUTS, using

the MAIN INSERT jacks. This is desirable when either a group of instruments, or the

entire mix, needs to be processed.

All INSERT jacks on the Studio 24 are TRS jacks containing both an output (send)

and an input (return). The tip of the plug is the Send and will be connected to the

Input of the effects device or processor, and the ring of the plug is the Return and will

be connected to the Output of the effects device or processor.

A special Y-cable consisting of a TRS 1/4" plug on one end and two mono 1/4" plugs

on the other end is required. See the illustration below.

Tip = SEND

Sleeve = GROUND

(Common)

Tip

Sleeve

Insert Jack

Ring = RETURN

Ring

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