Appendix B: Connections

XLR Connectors

XLR connectors are used to make balanced connections to the SW•10. They are wired as follows, according to standards specified by the AES (Audio Engineering Society).

SHIELD 2

HOT

COLD 3 1

SHIELD 1

COLD 3 2

HOT

1SHIELD

3COLD

2

XLR Balanced Wiring

Pin 1 = Shield

Pin 2 = Hot (+)

Pin 3 = Cold (–)

RCA Plugs and Jacks

HOT

RCA-type plugs (also known as phono plugs) and jacks are often used in home stereo and video equipment and in many other applications. They are unbalanced and electrically equivalent to a 1/4" TS phone plug.

SLEEVE TIP SLEEVE TIP

RCA Unbalanced Wiring:

Sleeve = Shield

Tip = Hot

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