DJ BSilent
Does anybody know how a Hercules DJ Console RMX would connect to a Pyle Pro PT-1100 Hybrid Amplifier?
geposted Thu 30 Dec 10 @ 9:43 pm
Simon Bailey
Did a quick google but couldn't find any rear shots showing the connections, but most PRO amps have unbalanced (RCA or 1/4" jacks) and/or balanced XLR inputs.
If you want to run in through the unbalanced inputs you can connect straight from the output of the console (I'd suggest you use a Ground Loop Isolator) using RCA cables. If you want to run balanced inputs (better), then you will need either a DI (Direct Injection, Direct Input...take your pick of terminology) box for true balanced input or an RCA to XLR adapter (although this method doesn't give you a true balanced input).
Hope this helps.
Simon
If you want to run in through the unbalanced inputs you can connect straight from the output of the console (I'd suggest you use a Ground Loop Isolator) using RCA cables. If you want to run balanced inputs (better), then you will need either a DI (Direct Injection, Direct Input...take your pick of terminology) box for true balanced input or an RCA to XLR adapter (although this method doesn't give you a true balanced input).
Hope this helps.
Simon
geposted Fri 31 Dec 10 @ 5:31 am
Charlie Wilson
Simon, I've never know an amp to have RCA's only Jack and XLR's.
I've done this before however you need a powerful amp.
I've done this before however you need a powerful amp.
geposted Fri 31 Dec 10 @ 5:50 am
Simon Bailey
Charlie...I was of the same mind...but came across a setup in a venue whose primary input amp had RCA as well as XLR (no jacks)...the resident said "yeah, just plug in to those"...my reply (polite) went something like "really...are you a mental patient?..."...lol
geposted Fri 31 Dec 10 @ 6:04 am
DJ BSilent
yes my amp has unbalanced inputs, here's some pics i took of it...
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq333/jenni941/MONSIVAIS/IMG_0252.jpg
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq333/jenni941/MONSIVAIS/IMG_0253.jpg
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq333/jenni941/MONSIVAIS/IMG_0254.jpg
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq333/jenni941/MONSIVAIS/IMG_0252.jpg
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq333/jenni941/MONSIVAIS/IMG_0253.jpg
http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq333/jenni941/MONSIVAIS/IMG_0254.jpg
geposted Sat 01 Jan 11 @ 1:00 am
Simon Bailey
BSilent...looks like you can simply use RCA cables.
geposted Sat 01 Jan 11 @ 10:10 am
srvo72woof
Yes agree just use RCA but...
if you run more than 15 feet to your amp you could get hums, buzzes, etc. because of interference and the fact that you have an unbalanced signal. Never run out of the 1/4" output to the amp because they put out +4 DB signal were the RCA inputs are looking for -10 signal and you could overdrive the input and get distortion. You could have an issue that you use RCAs and get a hum anyways and that would be because you are mixing a pro gear with a consumer amplifier. (don't know why this happens though) I can't hook my RMX to a set of powered theatre speakers that came with a dvd player player that has RCA inputs, but I can use a 1/8 mini plug and plug into the headphone jack just fine??? (this arrangement I used for practicing and music previewing at home)
If you do have this problem with mix-n-match phenomenon, I would suggest buying a pro amplifier or powered mixer or you might have to try to find a +4 db to -10 inline converter or build a 1/4 inch to RCA cable using resisters inline with the signal lead to bring the voltage from 1.23 volts to .31 volts this would be the cheapest if you know how to solder cables and build cables to last. the resistor used are small enough to solder directly inside the 1/4 inch jack sleeve of standard grade connector like the metal ones found on Guitar cables.
if you run more than 15 feet to your amp you could get hums, buzzes, etc. because of interference and the fact that you have an unbalanced signal. Never run out of the 1/4" output to the amp because they put out +4 DB signal were the RCA inputs are looking for -10 signal and you could overdrive the input and get distortion. You could have an issue that you use RCAs and get a hum anyways and that would be because you are mixing a pro gear with a consumer amplifier. (don't know why this happens though) I can't hook my RMX to a set of powered theatre speakers that came with a dvd player player that has RCA inputs, but I can use a 1/8 mini plug and plug into the headphone jack just fine??? (this arrangement I used for practicing and music previewing at home)
If you do have this problem with mix-n-match phenomenon, I would suggest buying a pro amplifier or powered mixer or you might have to try to find a +4 db to -10 inline converter or build a 1/4 inch to RCA cable using resisters inline with the signal lead to bring the voltage from 1.23 volts to .31 volts this would be the cheapest if you know how to solder cables and build cables to last. the resistor used are small enough to solder directly inside the 1/4 inch jack sleeve of standard grade connector like the metal ones found on Guitar cables.
geposted Sat 01 Jan 11 @ 12:05 pm