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- Can you connect balanced output to unbalanced input?
- Can I connect balanced to unbalanced?
- Can a TRS cable be unbalanced?
- Can I use unbalanced cables with balanced equipment?
Can you connect balanced output to unbalanced input?
A general rule of thumb for tying an electronically balanced output to an unbalanced input is to leave the (-) polarity pin floating. This will work best for both the DA38 and the SV3800. Tying the (-) to ground on some designs can cause the output to distort at lower levels or, in some cases, not work at all.
Can I connect balanced to unbalanced?
When connecting an active-balanced output to an unbalanced load, it is necessary to leave the cold output (pin-3) floating. Using an XLR connector, pin-3 should not be connected to anything. If a cable is used with pin-3 tied to pin-1 (shield), the output amplifier could be damaged.
Can a TRS cable be unbalanced?
Can I use a TRS cable as a TS cable? Unbalanced TS cables should be used with unbalanced input and outputs. TRS cables can occasionally be used instead of a TS cable, but the signal is still unbalanced.
Can I use unbalanced cables with balanced equipment?
You can — with some caveats. If you use unbalanced cable that doesn't carry the inverted signal, the initial signal is still carried across the cable, so it will work. ... It may just be noisier and the level may be lower than if you used a true balanced connection.
