RCA to XLR cables

[sixthday]

Hi,

If I use RCA to XLR cables to connect the RCA output from audio source to the balanced XLR input in my preamp, does it means the unbalanced audio automatically converted to balanced in transport?

Thanks

 

[Hyfi]

No, I think it just allows you to use one connection with the other cable and both source and destination need to be balanced and using XLR cables.

 

[1tumbleweed]

Correct. Starting with an RCA connection and ending with XLR does not magically convert unbalanced to balanced; you need to start with a balanced output and end with a balanced input. Balanced connections require a send and return pair plus a ground from beginning to end.

Happy trails,
Larry B.

 

[sixthday]

Thanks