Hi,
I have a mixer with an XLRM output.
I want a cable that connects the XLR out to a PC input. I realize there are volume differences between normal "pro level out" and "consumer level out". I'll attenuate to compensate for the difference.
My question is about the cable. Here is a copy of the diagram for a cable I purchased (on the way). It grounds PIN 3 of the XLR (inverse for differential out). Will this eventually wear out the output stage on my mixer? Is this OK to do? Or would I be better off disconnecting PIN 3 and leaving it unconnected?
QUESTION: Is grounding Pin 3 of XLR going to damage the output stage of my mixer?
Thanks for the heads up!
Jay
I have a mixer with an XLRM output.
I want a cable that connects the XLR out to a PC input. I realize there are volume differences between normal "pro level out" and "consumer level out". I'll attenuate to compensate for the difference.
My question is about the cable. Here is a copy of the diagram for a cable I purchased (on the way). It grounds PIN 3 of the XLR (inverse for differential out). Will this eventually wear out the output stage on my mixer? Is this OK to do? Or would I be better off disconnecting PIN 3 and leaving it unconnected?
QUESTION: Is grounding Pin 3 of XLR going to damage the output stage of my mixer?
Thanks for the heads up!
Jay
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About XLR 2 and 3. OK
Between XLR 1 and 3, I have seen everthing
A)_Open ( One wants floating, grounds seperated )
B)_Shorted ( One wants grounding )
C)_Some resistor 100 ohm like. ( One wants ground lifting )
All three should work. It seems B is mostly used and is safe for XLR 3.
Know that this is a wacky way to convert from symetric to assymetric, the pro way is using a DI or a transformer. This is why there is no clear answer. Hum, ground loops, is the issue.
Between XLR 1 and 3, I have seen everthing
A)_Open ( One wants floating, grounds seperated )
B)_Shorted ( One wants grounding )
C)_Some resistor 100 ohm like. ( One wants ground lifting )
All three should work. It seems B is mostly used and is safe for XLR 3.
Know that this is a wacky way to convert from symetric to assymetric, the pro way is using a DI or a transformer. This is why there is no clear answer. Hum, ground loops, is the issue.
ok first and most important is the signal on the 3.5mm jack is stereo and an XLR is meant for balanced "mono" so any adapter is going to be 3.5mm stereo to 2 xlr's (wired unbalanced).
Hi,
Thanks for the response.
Can you please tell me if the following is correct?
OPTION 1 (STANDARD) (One wants floating, grounds separated, no connection to XLR 3):
XLR 1 = GND
XLR 2 = POSITIVE
XLR 3 = NO CONNECTION
OPTION 2 (Shorted, one wants grounding )
XLR 1 = GND
XLR 2 = POSITIVE
XLR 3 = XLR 3 TO XLR 1 (GROUND)
OPTION 3 (One wants ground lifting)
XLR 1 = GND
XLR 2 = POSITIVE
XLR 3 = XLR3 TO 100ohm RESISTOR TO XLR 1 (GROUND).
Please correct me if I'm wrong. Your answer was super helpful. But this is what I've come to understand and want to confirm. Thanks!
Yes, I know that. Thank you. It's a microphone mixer, so I want to split the mic signal to both L/R. 🙂
Thanks for the response.
mchambin said:
Can you please tell me if the following is correct?
OPTION 1 (STANDARD) (One wants floating, grounds separated, no connection to XLR 3):
XLR 1 = GND
XLR 2 = POSITIVE
XLR 3 = NO CONNECTION
OPTION 2 (Shorted, one wants grounding )
XLR 1 = GND
XLR 2 = POSITIVE
XLR 3 = XLR 3 TO XLR 1 (GROUND)
OPTION 3 (One wants ground lifting)
XLR 1 = GND
XLR 2 = POSITIVE
XLR 3 = XLR3 TO 100ohm RESISTOR TO XLR 1 (GROUND).
Please correct me if I'm wrong. Your answer was super helpful. But this is what I've come to understand and want to confirm. Thanks!
turk 182 said:
Yes, I know that. Thank you. It's a microphone mixer, so I want to split the mic signal to both L/R. 🙂
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