b. Some Final Tips on Wiring Configuration
You can connect unbalanced equipment to balanced inputs and outputs. Simply follow these schematics.
Sleeve Tip
Ring=Right Signal
Ring
Strain Clamp
Tip=Left Signal
Sleeve=Ground/Screen
Use for Headphone, Stereo Return
1/4" Stereo (TRS) Jack Plug
Sleeve Tip
Strain Clamp
Tip=Signal
Sleeve=Ground/Screen
Use for Mono Line In, Mono 1/4"Jack Plugs
1/4" Mono (TS) Jack Plug
2 1
2=Hot(+) | 3 | 1=Ground/Screen |
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Use for Balanced Mic Inputs
(For unbalanced use, connect pin 1 to 3)
3-pin XLR Male Plug
(seen from soldering side)
2 1
2=Hot(+) | 3 | 1=Ground/Screen |
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Use for Main output
(For unbalanced use, leave pin 3 unconnected)
3-pin XLR Line Socket
(seen from soldering side)
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