Studio Wiring Guide
Updated at July 15th, 2025
Table of Contents
Wiring & Diagrams
Once all components have been set up, then start wiring. Use colored zip ties for cable organization/management and follow wiring diagrams.
Plug in all power cables and HDMI for monitors. Plug in power for iLoud speakers, Audio mixer, PC, and Tricaster.
Be sure all volume knobs are set to ZERO when turning the power on.
Colored zip ties help with cable management; use a matching number of zip ties on each end of each cable (i.e., 2 yellow on each end, 3 purple on each end, etc.) to keep them organized.
Colors for wiring: teleprompter is yellow or green, confidence monitor is purple, camera is blue, if there are 2 cameras then its blue/green.
Zip ties are indicated in the diagrams with a colored box.
Prior to October 2023 - Cable Snake and Tripod Cabling
Beginning October 2023 - Cable Snake and Tripod Cabling
Studio Control Desk Video Cabling
2-Camera Studio Cable Snake and Tripod Cabling (For Each Camera)
2-Camera Studio Control Desk Video Cabling
Audio - Yamaha MG10 Mixer Audio - Beringer Xenyx 1202 Mixer
Behringer Xenyx 1202 Mixer
Yamaha MG10 Mixer
Testing
Production PC Testing
Verify that the PC can connect to the Tricaster.
Check that the PC's teleprompter monitor connects correctly.
Confirm that the PC's camera is connected to the Tricaster and displaying a picture.
Tricaster testing
Ensure that the Tricaster is connected to the PC and camera.
Verify that the Tricaster is able to output a signal to the monitor.
Check that the Tricaster's audio inputs and outputs are working correctly.
Audio testing
Verify that the speakers are connected to the PC or Tricaster.
Play a test audio signal to the speakers and check that it is audible and clear.
Check that the Tricaster's audio inputs and outputs are working correctly by connecting a microphone and headphones to the Tricaster.
Example Completion Photos
