Appendices – Aphex 228 User Manual

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Aphex Systems Ltd. Model 228

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Aphex Systems Ltd. Model 228

228

8-channel audio interface

Appendices

PART 1: BALANCED OUT to BALANCED IN

OK for Microphones
Standard store-bought cable. Shield grounded at both ends.
Positives: Good for microphones.
Negatives: May cause ground loops through the shield grounds if used to
connect equipment together.

Preferred for Line Levels
Shield grounded at receiving end only.
Positives: Stops ground loops and reduces noise.
Negatives: None

OK
Standard store-bought cable. Shield is grounded at both ends.
Positives: Both ends are interchangeable.
Negatives: May cause ground loops through shield contacts.

BETTER
Custom cable. Shield is grounded at receiving end only.
Positives: Stops ground loops and reduces noise.
Negatives: Should be oriented so lifted shield is at sending end.

1/4” TRS Phone to 1/4” TRS Phone Balanced Cables

XLR to XLR

XLR to 1/4” TRS Phone Balanced Cables

Stereo Phone Plug

Female XLR

Male XLR

From an Output

No Connect

Stops Ground Loops

Stereo Phone Plug

To an Input

To an Input

From an Output

No Connect

No Connect

Stops Ground Loops

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