Audio System
It's recommend to test all connection with an ohmmeter during installation to ensure the functionality and proper configuration of the cables. Improperly pinned cables, or broken leads, can create audio problems which are difficult to pin point.
Audio Server to Gentner Connections
The following cables will be needed to connect the Audio PC to the Gentner device -
(1) XLR Male to Gentner Phoenix
(1) XLR Female to Gentner Phoenix
(2) 1/8" stereo Male to RCA Male (you can buy this specific cable, or use a RCA Male-Male cable with an adapter)
Gentner Phoenix Wiring
The left terminal is + (red), middle terminal is - (black), right terminal is shield (uninsulated, ground), as follows:
1/8 inch Stereo Plug
XLR Connector Wiring Diagram
Pin 1 = shield (ground) Pin 2 = White or Red (+ or "hot") Pin 3 = Black (-)
Connect an "XLR Male to Gentner Phoenix" cable to the "Balanced Bridging Line inputs R" connector, and the other end to Gentner Output A.
Connect an "XLR Female to Gentner Phoenix" cable to the "600 Ohm Line Outputs R" connector, and the other end to Gentner Input A.
Connect an "1/8" stereo Male to RCA Male" cable (or cable/adapter combination) to the "IHF Sends R" connector, and the other end to the "Line In" connector on your audio machine's sound card. This connector is the top, blue connector on the SoundBlaster PCI 128 card.
Connect an "1/8" stereo Male to RCA Male" cable to the "IHF Returns R" connector, and the other end to the "Line Out" connector on your audio machine's sound card. This connector is the third from the top, green connector on the SoundBlaster PCI 128 card.
