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Behringer DEQ2496: Connection Options

I am eagerly awaiting delivery of a DEQ2496. Not being a sound engineer, I have some trepidation about the learning curve. For starters, though, I want to make sure I have the optimal connection configuration. The options seem to be (1) connect to pre-amp in an aux loop (e.g., as a tape deck) or (2) connect between pre- and amp. From what i can tell, the better restults are obtained with the latter configuration -- i.e., place the DEQ between the pre- and the amp with balanced connections going in the same direction as the existing connections. Is that right?

Also, will "standard" XLR ICs work with the DEQ or must I get special ICs/adaptors.

Thanks for any help.
jeffreybowman2k

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tvad
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The best way to connect the DEQ2496 is in the digital domain, i.e. between a transport and a DAC utilizing the digital inputs and outputs. However, while this method provides the best sonics, it limits you to using the DEQ2496 for only one source. The second best method sonically is connecting it in the preamp's tape loop because with this method one can completely bypass the DEQ2496 if one chooses. Even though the DEQ2496 has a bypass mode, I could hear a difference between using the Behringer's bypass mode, and completely bypassing the DEQ2496 by using the preamp's tape loop.

Standard XLR ICs will work.
tvad
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