Here's another article on the subject, and here's a quote from it:
If you need to connect a +4 output to a -10 input (12dB too hot), then you’ll need a pad (a resistor network) to drop the output voltage.
XLR to RCA plugs or cable
I need to be able to plug the output from a phono stage in balanced mode (XLR plugs) into a single ended (RCA plugs) amp. My options are:
1. Buy Neutrik converter plugs (solid and good value)
2. Buy Cardas converter plugs 6 times neutrik price
3. buy a custom XLR to rca cable?
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@lohanimal ask if pin 1 and 3 are being connected to the RCA shell, or just pin 3 please. |
@lohanimal - what custom cable did you end up ordering? I am trying to connect a KAB RF1 rumble filter between amp and phonostage. I bought a pair of XLRF-RCA and XLRM-RCA (Mogami) from Amazon and it works fine. However, I might go down the silver cable route like you.
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@rdk777 I bought a custom made cable called AFA Audio - pure silver.
I can't tell you about how good or bad they are as i need to get my EMT 950 back which requires the cable |
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