using different stage boxes or extending
cables without the need to rewire
the entire audio distribution system.
This is a more convenient way to deal
with the situation than constructing an
individual splitter box for each channel.
One transformer per channel is
required. Why are these transformers
not built into the console itself? They
are not always necessary. (Avoid the
trap ofthinking that if you always
have all the ground lift switches closed,
you don't really need the transformers;
remember, each ground on a given
multway split should be tied to a
separate Faraday shield in the transformer).
Since transformers are very
expensive, there is no use paying for
them unless they're needed. Besides,
building an inputJsplitter transformer
into the monitor console would not
necessarily provide grounding isolation
for the cable to the house console