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5.3.3 Unbalanced Connections with Twisted Pair Cable
The wiring method for unbalanced connections with XLR connectors to ¼” phone connectors (tip and sleeve only) using
shielded twisted pair cable (2 wire + shield) is as follows:
XLR Pin 1 (GND) to cable shield with no connection on the other end
XLR Pin 2 (+) to signal wire and to the ¼” phone tip
XLR Pin 3 (-) to the other signal wire and to the ¼” phone sleeve
1
2
3
XLR Male
or Female
2 Conductor shielded cable
TipSleeve
1/4" Phone Plug
(Unbalanced)