There's another thread on here that touches on making XLR to TS cables, but I need to clear up something specific:
I'm trying to build cables to connect my Sytek's balanced output (XLR) to my RNC's unbalanced input (TS)
Looking at RANE's notes on interconnecting, I'm looking at the table attached for reference in assembling the cables...
So, #3 is what I need to make...
connecting female XLR to male TS...
PIN 1 and the SLEEVE connect to SHIELD
PIN 2 and the TIP to "red" ("hot")
XLR's PIN 3 is where I get confused. RANE's notes say to leave it unconnected, but other sources say to connect PIN 3 to the SHIELD aswell
In fact, in regards to hooking up the RNC to a balanced system, FRM's website says:
"This all assumes that your equipment can tolerate connecting the COLD (Pin #3) to ground (some can't). So, to be on the safe side, please check with the manufacturer to make sure that you can hook up your balanced outputs this way."
This makes it seem like PIN #3 IS connected to ground...
RANE doesn't joke around though... so who to believe?
Thank you for your help!
p
I'm trying to build cables to connect my Sytek's balanced output (XLR) to my RNC's unbalanced input (TS)
Looking at RANE's notes on interconnecting, I'm looking at the table attached for reference in assembling the cables...
So, #3 is what I need to make...
connecting female XLR to male TS...
PIN 1 and the SLEEVE connect to SHIELD
PIN 2 and the TIP to "red" ("hot")
XLR's PIN 3 is where I get confused. RANE's notes say to leave it unconnected, but other sources say to connect PIN 3 to the SHIELD aswell
In fact, in regards to hooking up the RNC to a balanced system, FRM's website says:
"This all assumes that your equipment can tolerate connecting the COLD (Pin #3) to ground (some can't). So, to be on the safe side, please check with the manufacturer to make sure that you can hook up your balanced outputs this way."
This makes it seem like PIN #3 IS connected to ground...
RANE doesn't joke around though... so who to believe?
Thank you for your help!
p
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