To
Turntable
Turntables with RCA Connectors
One common turntable configuration has two RCA jacks plus a ground post. Following is a schematic diagram of a suitable custom cable:
Male RCA | Shield | Male XLR |
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To Phono
Preamplifier
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Spade Lug | Ground Wire | Spade Lug |
This configuration has two separate cables plus a ground wire, and requires balanced cabling with at least two conductors plus a shield. If the cabling has a third conductor (in addition to the shield), it should be connected to pin 1 of the XLR connector and left unconnected at the RCA end. If the cabling has four or more conductors, they should be paralleled to create two composite conductors.
Normally this turntable configuration has the RCA connectors mounted to an unsuspended part of the turntable and the cable’s stiffness will not interfere with the turntable’s suspension. Should the RCA connectors be mounted to a suspended part of the
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