- Is XLR to RCA okay?
- Can RCA to XLR be balanced?
- Is RCA to XLR better than RCA to RCA?
- How do I change my RCA to XLR?
Is XLR to RCA okay?
An XLR to RCA cable converts a balanced Audio signal into an unbalanced signal. This is good for sending Audio signals from an XLR source to an RCA input, or vice versa. Regardless of direction, The result will be an unbalanced signal.
Can RCA to XLR be balanced?
XLR to RCA cables will work the same as RCA to RCA cables. XLR is beneficial when balanced as it will cancel common mode noise i.e. if the same noise happens to both your + and - signals it would be canceled.
Is RCA to XLR better than RCA to RCA?
XLR cables are balanced audio cables, while RCA cables are unbalanced. This means that XLR is better for long distances, high outputs, and noisy environments. RCA cables can be better for short distances, and they are cheaper, but as a general rule, XLR cables are better audio cables than RCA.
How do I change my RCA to XLR?
The proper setup from converting stereo RCA to stereo XLR is to run two separate cables for each L & R channel, with the extra XLR pin (pin 3) also connected to RCA ground. Audio on pin 3 sounds the same as pin 2 but is inverted.
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RCA | cable | XLR |
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pin 2 (signal) | conductor 1 | pin 2 (signal) |