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But should Pin 1 be connected to the XLR connector's metal tab for an Unbalanced to Balanced cable (as shown in that diagram)?
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RCA to XLR trouble
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For a pro audio portable extension interconnect cable, no. (AES 54)
But for a component to component interconnect, sure in can be and it will give slightly better shielding.
But for a component to component interconnect, sure in can be and it will give slightly better shielding.
A data point on commercial cables if someone wants to buy ready-made.
I added DIY class D/Hypex Nilai 500 amps for LCR to my system, driven by a Denon 8500 AVR. To get things up and running quickly, I used "Cable Matters Dual RCA to XLR Unbalanced Interconnect Cable" from Amazon. There was audible hum within about 2 feet of the tweeter. As noted, the cables have pins 1 & 3 on the XLR shorted and were made with coax to the RCA.
I checked with Sescom (Markertek). They were able to supply the diagram for their RCA to XLR cables (https://www.markertek.com/product/s...uad-3-pin-xlr-female-to-rca-male-black-6-foot). I appreciated that they were able to readily verify the cable diagram. If I'm going to buy premade, I figured why not get star quad which is no fun to solder up in a tiny space.
They took a few weeks to come in since they are custom made to your choice of length and color. I installed these and the hum is gone. They are very flexible and use Canare L-4E6S. They are overkill, but reasonably priced. Similar cables are available from other sources. I didn't open the XLR to see if the shell tab is connected.
I added DIY class D/Hypex Nilai 500 amps for LCR to my system, driven by a Denon 8500 AVR. To get things up and running quickly, I used "Cable Matters Dual RCA to XLR Unbalanced Interconnect Cable" from Amazon. There was audible hum within about 2 feet of the tweeter. As noted, the cables have pins 1 & 3 on the XLR shorted and were made with coax to the RCA.
I checked with Sescom (Markertek). They were able to supply the diagram for their RCA to XLR cables (https://www.markertek.com/product/s...uad-3-pin-xlr-female-to-rca-male-black-6-foot). I appreciated that they were able to readily verify the cable diagram. If I'm going to buy premade, I figured why not get star quad which is no fun to solder up in a tiny space.
They took a few weeks to come in since they are custom made to your choice of length and color. I installed these and the hum is gone. They are very flexible and use Canare L-4E6S. They are overkill, but reasonably priced. Similar cables are available from other sources. I didn't open the XLR to see if the shell tab is connected.
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What you finally get as subwoofer?
I had more or less same doubts, finally decided to go for Genelec 7050 and return the F Two. It sounded great though but prefer XLR inputs to the long term even if I had no interferences, in case in the future I go to a balanced source.
I had more or less same doubts, finally decided to go for Genelec 7050 and return the F Two. It sounded great though but prefer XLR inputs to the long term even if I had no interferences, in case in the future I go to a balanced source.
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