RCA to XLRM Content
Overview
Use this cable to connect unbalanced line-level RCA analog audio outputs to the balanced analog audio inputs on an AHB2, LA4, HPA4 or an ADC1. May also be used to connect the unbalanced outputs on a DAC1,DAC2 or DAC3 converter to the balanced inputs on an amplifier (if the balanced outputs on the DAC are already in use). This adapter cable will work with electronically-balanced XLR inputs or with transformer-coupled XLR inputs. Do not use this cable with digital signals.
Special Wiring to Reduce Hum and Interference
- Back-referenced audio ground - for common-mode rejection
- Star-quad conductors - for magnetic immunity
- Dedicated shield connection - for immunity to ground loop problems
- RCA center pin to star-quad + to XLR pin 2
- RCA ring to star-quad - to XLR pin 3
- RCA ring to shield braid to XLR pin 1