
DCM1 & DCM1e Installation and User Guide V1.018
If transformers are not available, a balanced source may feed
an unbalanced input directly as long as care is taken over how
the connections are made. A variety of design techniques are
in use to implement balanced outputs in audio equipment,
and some designs require different wiring protocols to others.
Installers are advised to check the manuals with each item
for guidance on how the outputs should be connected to an
unbalanced input.
However, the wiring methods shown below will work in a
large number of cases. If hum or other distortion is found to
result, try disconnecting the ‘cold’ leg of the balanced output
(pin 3 on XLRs).
1
2
3
Unbalanced
inputs
LEFT
RIGHT
+
+
SCN
SCN
+
+
SCN
SCN
When using single-core cable,
join ‘cold’ to screen at the
source
LEFT RIGHT
pin 1 ground
pin 2 hot
pin 3 cold
Balanced outputs (XLRs):
1
2
3
Unbalanced
inputs
LEFT
RIGHT
+
+
-
-
SCN
SCN
+
+
-
-
SCN
SCN
When using twin-and-screen
cable, join ‘cold’to screen at
DCM1end
LEFT RIGHT
pin1ground
pin2hot
pin3cold
Balanced outputs (XLRs):
1
2
3
1
2
3
Always avoid using pre-made leads of an unnecessary length.
An alternative method of providing additional balanced
sources is to use BE-1 remote input modules connected
to EXTENSION PORTS 1 to 4; these could be installed
adjacent to the DCM1 in such a situation.
Zone Outputs
Connect the inputs of the power ampliers feeding the
loudspeakers for each zone to ZONE 1 to 8. Note that zone
outputs 1 and 2 are stereo; if only one set of speakers are
being used in these zones, they may be connected to either
connector.
Standard connection:
All eight outputs provide balanced connection for wiring to
professional/industrial power ampliers with balanced inputs
(typically on XLRs). In this case, wire as the diagram below.
Note that the cables’ screens are not connected at the
source end.
123
+
-
+
-
12
3
SCN
pin1ground
pin2cold
pin3hot
pin1ground
pin2hot
pin3cold
DCM1 Balanced output:
Balanced input (e.g. XLR):
Unbalanced inputs:
If audio ampliers with only unbalanced inputs are being used
(e.g., hi- ampliers), the following wiring should be adopted:
123
+
+
SCN
SCN
pin1ground
pin2cold
pin3hot
DCM1Balanced output:
Unbalanced input
(e.g. phono)
When using single-core
cable, join'cold'to screen
at the DCM1
123
+
-
+
-
SCN
SCN
pin1ground
pin2cold
pin3hot
DCM1Balanced output:
Unbalanced input
(e.g. phono)
When using twin-and-screen
cable, join 'cold'to screen
at the amplifier end
Always avoid using pre-made leads of an unnecessary length.
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