How to Hook a Rane Crossover to a Stereo
Seattle-based Rane Corp. manufactures a line of electronic audio crossovers for use primarily in professional recording studios and for live concert applications. The purpose of a crossover is to divide music signals by frequency (measured in Hertz) and transmit the separated frequencies to the appropriate amplifiers connected to speakers and subwoofers. Connecting a stereo to a Rane crossover makes it possible to separate the heavy bass signals from the mid-range and treble, then process the individual signals to amplifiers connected to subwoofers and loudspeakers specifically designed to handle those frequencies. An adapter cable is needed to convert the stereo cable.
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Things You'll Need
- Stereo cable with two 1/4-inch plugs on each end
- 2 XLR to RCA adapter cables
Instructions
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Insert the white and red plugs on one end of the stereo cable into the white (left) and red (right) output jacks on the rear panel of the stereo.
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Plug the other end of each cable into the female RCA jack on one end of an XLR adapter cable.
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Insert the XLR plug on the other end of the adapter cable from the right (red plug) stereo channel into the Right Input jack on the rear of the Rane Crossover component. Line up the three metal pins in the plug with the three holes in the XLR socket on the Rane Crossover. Note that the Right Input jack is actually located on the left-hand side of the component's rear connection panel.
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Hook up the XLR cable connected to the left stereo channel (white plug) to the Left Input socket on the Rane Crossover. This socket is located on the right-hand side of the component's back panel.
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Tips & Warnings
Avoid a potentially harmful power surge by unplugging the stereo system and Rane Crossover electrical cables from the wall outlet before hooking up the audio cables and adapters.
References
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