"Scott Dorsey" wrote in message
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In article , WJ
wrote:
Gentlemen, thanks for your responses. These aren't pro gigs for me yet,
but
things appear to be moving in that direction. Since I don't have an
audio-god reputation and long client list, it seems the way to present a
professional image--and insure minimal impact on the house system--would
be
to either own or rent an isolation splitter. I'll look into renting, but
considering my location, saving the pickup/return time would pay for a
splitter before too long. I've been looking at a Whirlwind unit: the
SB24T11G. It features 24 channels straight-through and an isolated split
with ground lifts on each channel. Can anyone comment on the quality of
Whirlwind gear? I've always had good experiences with them.

It's good, but remember that you can order the Whirlwind gear in a dozen
different configurations. You can get everything with XLRs, or you can
get multipin connectors with pigtails. You can get one isolated output
and one direct, or two isolated outputs with external phantom. You can
get Jensen transformers or their generics (which aren't bad, but are not
as clean as the Jensens).
--scott
--
"C'est un Nagra. C'est suisse, et tres, tres precis."

I've been looking at (drooling over) the multipin connector gear. That
would really simplify setup. A custom splitter box with XLR inputs and
multipin sockets for both straight and isolated outputs, and a selection of
fanout ends and snakes, plus a permanent 'doghouse' connector at the preamp
rack....very sweet. How efficient can I afford to be? g

Cheers,
Walt