Custom Stereo Cable for the Behringer P2 In-Ear Monitor

Why a Standard “Y” Cable Is Not the Right Solution

Many musicians, worship leaders, and audio engineers assume they can use a standard XLR “Y” cable to combine the left and right outputs from a mixing console into a single input for a Behringer P2 personal in-ear monitor amplifier. Unfortunately, this approach can create audio problems, signal loss, distortion, and potential stress on your console’s output circuits.

A standard “Y” cable directly ties two active audio outputs together. When the left and right outputs of a mixer are connected this way, each output attempts to drive the other, creating an improper electrical connection that can negatively affect audio quality and system performance.

My custom stereo-to-mono cable is specifically designed for use with the Behringer P2 and professional mixing consoles such as the Behringer WING, WING Rack, X32 and Midas consoles, and other professional audio systems. Instead of directly combining the outputs, the cable uses a passive resistor summing network that safely mixes the left and right channels into a clean mono signal.

Benefits of a Proper Stereo-to-Mono Summing Cable

• Safely combines left and right monitor outputs
• Prevents output stages from fighting each other
• Maintains proper signal integrity
• Reduces distortion and crosstalk
• Protects valuable audio equipment
• Provides a reliable mono in-ear monitor feed
• Ideal for churches, live sound, broadcast, and streaming applications

Designed for Professional In-Ear Monitoring

This custom cable is particularly useful when creating personal monitor mixes from a Behringer WING or WING Rack console. By safely summing stereo outputs into a single balanced feed, performers using a Behringer P2 can enjoy a clean, dependable monitor signal without the risks associated with standard “Y” cables.

Whether you’re mixing for a church worship team, live concert, broadcast production, or recording session, using the correct cable design ensures the best possible audio performance while protecting your equipment investment.

If you’re using a Behringer P2 with outputs from a Behringer WING, WING Rack, Midas console, or any professional audio mixer, a properly designed stereo summing cable is the professional solution—because a standard “Y” cable simply wasn’t designed for combining two active audio outputs. I use Neutrik XLR Connectors and Canare MR202-2AT 2-Pair Twisted Pair Multi Channel Mic Cable. The cable is 12 inches long and cost $25 + shipping.