When connecting an unbalanced device, we recommend that
two-conductor shielded cable be used. This offers higher immunity to
noise and interference than single-conductor cable. Figure 3-18 shows
the preferred cable connections.
In some cases, it may be necessary to use single-conductor cable to
adapt to unbalanced devices, as shown in Figure 3-19. This may be
because a single-conductor cable is already molded to the desired
unbalanced connector or because single-conductor cable is already
installed in the testing environment.
1 2
3
XLR Male
or Female
RCA/Phono Plug
Single Conductor shielded cable
1 2
3
XLR Male
or Female
Single Conductor shielded cable
Sleeve
Tip
1/4" Phone Plug
1 2
3
XLR Male
or Female
Single Conductor shielded cable
BNC Connector
1 2
3
XLR Male
or Female
Single Conductor shielded cable
To Signal Conductor
To Ground
Examples:
Figure 3-19. Unbalanced connections using single-conductor cable
3 Operation
Operational Overview External Connections
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