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DrBob
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direct out via insert?
#25287 - 01/10/04 07:28 AM

Hi! I have a focusrite penta compressor, that can be used as front end as it has a preamp. I'd like to use it to record a track, and thus send the output directly to the input of the computer. If i want to derive a latency free monitoring signal, can I use the compressor side-chain insert? I guess I'd have to connect the tip and the ring of a TRS jack in order not to interrupt the signal. At the other end of the cable, how should I wire it? Is it correct, and is it safe for the device?
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Re: direct out via insert? new

[Re: DrBob]
#25347 - 01/10/04 09:19 AM

Don't see why this shouldn't work. I regularly take direct outs from the insert points of analogue desks.

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Re: direct out via insert? new

[Re: DrBob]
#25515 - 01/10/04 12:59 PM

To make a direct output lead from an insert point you need -- as you say -- to wire tip and ring together in the insert plug, and extend to the tip of the output plug. Screen connects to the sleeve at both ends.

However, whether this will provide a full quality diret output is debatable -- you'll have to try it and see. The signal provided at the side chain access point may not be full bandwidth -- some compressors deliberate remove low and high frequencies in order to make the compressor respond more predictably.

Also bear in mind that the loading of the direct output derived in this way may also affect the action of the compressor.

hugh

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DrBob
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Re: direct out via insert? new

[Re: Hugh Robjohns]
#25787 - 01/10/04 05:03 PM

Thanks Hugh. Actually I want to use the "direct out" to insert in the monitor mix for the musician. I'll use the "regular" output to go to the recorder. So, if the signal is not exactly the same, it's not to much of an issue i guess.

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