S gate 4 connections, Connecting the s gate 4 – Samson S-Gate 4 User Manual

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S gate 4 Connections

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Unbalanced 1/4” Connector

Insert Cable, 1/4” male TRS connector to two male 1/4”
in send and return configuration.

XLR Balanced Wiring Guide

CONNECTING THE S gate 4

The are several ways to interface the S gate 4 to support a variety of applications. The S gate 4 features servo-

balanced inputs and outputs, so connecting balanced and unbalanced signals is possible without any signal loss.

The S gate 4 can be used on a single instrument by connecting to a mixer channelʼs insert points, or on an entire

mix "in-line" between a mixerʼs outputs and a power amp or equalizer.

INSERT POINTS

Many mixers today provide channel and bus or group inserts. Insert points are input and output patch points that

interrupt the channel or bus signal so that external processors can be connected. Channel insert points are ideal

for connecting to when using the S gate 4 to gate a single channel like a vocal, bass or guitar. Bus insert points

are ideal for gating groups of instruments like vocals, strings or drums. If you are connecting to a channelʼs

insert points, you may have a single TRS jack for Send & Return. In this case, use an Insert "Y" Cable that is

configured like the one in the wiring diagram below.

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IN-LINE

In live sound operation, the S gate 4 can be installed in-line between a mixer and equalizer or power amplifier.

For these applications the S gate 4 provides both 1/4" TRS connectors and XLR connectors to easily interface

with most any professional audio device. Follow the wiring examples below for your particular installation.

Balanced TRS 1/4” Connector