Getting started

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Connect The RNP:
1) Connect the Source(s) — The source microphone cabled to the RNP input(s) via
a standard XLR mic cable, or an unbalanced Tip-Sleeve 1/4˝ connected from your
source(s) to the front panel-mounted Direct-Inject (DI) input jack. Remember,
when the DI jacks are used, the mic input XLR is disconnected from the preamp.
2) Connect the Output(s) — The RNP output(s) need to be attached to your desti-
nation device. This may be done with either a standard TS 1/4˝ plug or Tip-Ring-
Sleeve (TRS) 1/4˝ depending upon whether you are feeding an unbalanced/non
differential device (TS cables) or a balanced/differential device (TRS cables). At
this point, you may use an appropriate mechanical choice for the interconnect
(e.g., TRS to XLR).
3)
Connect the Insert(s) — If you’re not using anything on the RNP inserts, then
you may leave the insert jacks unconnected. Otherwise, hook them up at this
point via either TRS cables—the Tip delivers the SEND signal, the Ring retrieves
the RETURN signal and the Sleeve provides the reference signal—or with an
appropriately wired “Y”-cable.
4) Connect the power supply — Using only the provided power supply, connect it
now to the RNP power jack, then plug the power supply into a powered wall-out-
let.
You don’t have to do things in the order given above for everything to work. The above order is only a
suggestion.
Let the RNP Stabilize:
At this point, the RNP does things a little differently from other preamps that we’ve seen:
• Blinking Phantom Power Lights — After the front panel lights blink momen-
tarily, both channel’s both Phantom Power lights start blinking. This means that
the RNP is stabilizing its internal circuits for optimum performance.
• SEND/Outputs muted — While the Phantom Power lights are blinking, the
SENDs and MAIN outputs are muted to reduce pops/clicks.
• SEND/Outputs un-muted — After approximately 10 seconds, if everything
checks out internally, the Phantom Power lights will extinguish and the SENDs
and MAIN outputs will be un-muted. At this point, the level meters will also be
activated.