User`s guide

12—Supplemental Information
8 ENSONIQ DP/Pro Reference Manual
C onve r t ing M ono Foot Sw it c he s for U se wit h t he DP /P r o
The use of a single foot switch (that has a mono plug) is not recommended, and can affect the
operation and performance of the DP/Pro. Since the DP/Pro is designed with a stereo foot switch
jack, when any mono foot switch is plugged in, it functions like the right side of a dual foot switch. It
also acts as a permanent shut-off switch for the (non-existent) left side of the foot switch. This means
that depending on how your DP/Pro is configured to respond to the left foot switch, using a mono
foot switch could have unpredictable results on the DP/Pro’s performance.
SW-10
The SW-10
is a dual
foot switch
and has a
stereo plug
The SW-6 and
SW-2 are mono
foot switches
and both use
a mono plug
SW-6 SW-2
Although mono foot switches can be used as is, their usage can be optimized if you are willing to
make either of the following modifications.
Replace the Mono Foot Switch Plug with a Stereo Plug
This modification will eliminate the permanently shut-off left foot switch problem.
Before After
Sleeve
Tip
Ring
Required materials: soldering iron
solder
wire cutters
1/4” stereo plug
1. Unscrew the mono plug cover, and slide it out of the way (down the cable).
2. Either with wire cutters or a soldering iron, remove the wires from the mono plug.
3. Replace the mono plug cover with the stereo plug cover on the mono foot switch cable.
4. Solder the “hot” wire (the insulated wire in the center of the cable) to the tip connector, and the
ground (shield) wire to the sleeve on the stereo plug as shown in the diagram.
5. Screw the stereo plug cover onto the stereo plug to complete the modification.