RCA to TRS or XLR?
I need to connect RCA outputs to some M-Audio monitors that accept either XLR or TRS 1/4". I see cables at B&H for both configurations. Is one preferred? Thanks for any help.
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Nah, get what you want. XLRs are considered 'more professional' and have a locking mechanism but a TRS (1/4"?) is electrically the same.
Buy the cheapest, best made cable. I'd buy a good looking 1/4" cable than a cheezy XLR. |
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http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...Reference.html ... speakers that have XLR and 1/4" inputs, the XLR is for a balanced input, and the 1/4" can be balanced TRS or unbalances TS. Since your are coming from an unbalanced RCA connection, the correct connection to the speakers would be the unbalanced 1/4" TS plug. You can use this adapter on a regular RCA cable: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...apter_RCA.html (you don't need the expensive Monster version) You can get these at a local electronics store or even Radio Shack. It should cost around $3-$7. They might even come in a package as a pair. Or you could use a cable with two 1/4" plugs and this adapter: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...ne_Female.html (Note, it is possible to connect an unbalanced line to a balanced XLR connector if it is wired properly [they can be purchased], but in this case the RCA to the 1/4" TS plug is the best option.) |
Thanks very much for the information Jack and Andy.
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