Wiring out to insert

**Equilibrium8** · 04-11-2010, 11:22 AM

The headphone amp I have (Rolls RA-53) has 2 inserts on channels 1 and 2. These are for inputting a separate feed to these channels that will cut off the main signal.

The thing is, they are wired the same as inserts (I really can't figure out why!).
How would I wire the outs of "whatever output" to these? I'm thinking both TR of out should go to T of insert jack, but not too sure. Any ideas?

**brandondrury** · 04-14-2010, 03:58 PM

You are looking for something like this: Amazon.com: HOSA STEREO 1/4" PHONE (M) - TWO MONO/RING 1/4" PHONE (F), 6 in.: Electronics

I always forget which is which, but one is the input and one is the output.

**Equilibrium8** · 04-15-2010, 06:58 AM

Thanks Brandon. That should work, any idea on how that would be wired? I'm assuming the return signal would either be ignored or wired to ground.

**bo0tsy1** · 04-21-2010, 05:36 PM

They are for inputting another stereo feed into their perspective channel, they do interrupt the stereo program.

INSERTS
The Channel 1, 2 and 3 inserts have been provided so you can directly access
Channel 1, Channel 2 and Channel 3 headphone and earphone outputs with their
own program material.
The inserts require Tip-Ring-Sleeve connectors, with right and left signals on the
tip and ring respectively.
When these insert jacks are used, the main Right/Stereo and Left/Mono, as well
as the RCA and XLR Inputs - are disconnected to that channel. Only the stereo
signals sent to the Insert jacks go to the corresponding outputs.

BTW: Insert cables are easy to remember, Tip-Send / Ring-Return. Stereo cables are not, Tip-Right / Ring-Left

bo0tsy1

**Equilibrium8** · 04-22-2010, 05:37 AM

Thanks!!!

Why the hell don't they just say STEREO INPUT????
I thought it needed to be wired like an insert cable...maybe it would be if its coming from a pair of stereo output jacks, but from a headphone out its just a stereo cable.

**bo0tsy1** · 04-22-2010, 06:23 PM

I was curious about your problem because I thought it might be for inserting say eq's or limiters. I wonder if they had troubles over what to call it. I think Direct Stereo Program Interrupt has a ring to it.

**Equilibrium8** · 04-23-2010, 07:57 AM

For sure...I was thinking of reasons for it being an "insert", so thoguth maybe it would behave like an insert where a signal could go in and out in order to send it to another input too...BUT I could think of no reason why this would be useful.

Direct Stereo Program Interrupt

Now THAT would have been descriptive and useful.