converting 1/4" jacks

beat · « **on:** 11 Oct 2003, 04:29 am »

Hello all,
I need (want) to convert all the jacks on my outboard crossover to rca or xlr. What are the benefits of one over the other, if any?
thanks in advance

JohnR · « **Reply #1 on:** 11 Oct 2003, 11:43 pm »

I think you'll want to use RCAs. First, they fit in the same-size hole, second, not much point in going for XLRs if you don't have balanced circuits I don't think.

beat · « **Reply #2 on:** 12 Oct 2003, 04:14 pm »

thanks john.
So if a circuit is balanced on one end but not the other, overall it is not balanced at all? Therefore dont bother, right?

JohnR · « **Reply #3 on:** 15 Oct 2003, 02:04 pm »

Yes, that's true I believe.

eico1 · « **Reply #4 on:** 15 Oct 2003, 03:03 pm »

A balanced input can still provide common mode rejection even when driven with a single ended output. Chassis ground loops etc are still avoided, especially if using a transformer input. This is good if the units are plugged at different locations like across the room.

steve

JoshK · « **Reply #5 on:** 15 Oct 2003, 03:29 pm »

Quote from: eico1

A balanced input can still provide common mode rejection even when driven with a single ended output.... steve

How does that work?

eico1 · « **Reply #6 on:** 15 Oct 2003, 04:04 pm »

Josh, see section 2.

http://www.jensen-transformers.com/an/an003.pdf

JoshK · « **Reply #7 on:** 15 Oct 2003, 04:22 pm »

Thanks!