Lynx Studio Hilo Reference A/D D/A Converter System - Owner's Manual with LT-USB - Manual (Page 57)

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Keep in mind that this variation will also be represented in other trim levels that are selected. For instance if a trim
level of +22dB is active, and the trim pots have altered that to 22.25dB, if later a trim value of +24dB is selected from
the Hilo, the resulting signal will be +24.25 dB.
5.3 XLR Connector Wiring and Adapters
This section describes the proper wiring of cables that can be used to adapt both the Analog and AES Digital XLR
connectors on the Hilo.
5.3.1 Balanced Connections
The wiring method for balanced connections with XLR connectors to balanced TRS (¼” phone) connectors using
shielded twisted pair cable (2 wire + shield) is as follows:
XLR Pin 1 (GND) to cable shield and to the TRS sleeve
XLR Pin 2 (+) to one signal wire and to the TRS tip
XLR Pin 3 (-) to the other signal wire and to the TRS ring
1 2
3
XLR Male
or Female
2 Conductor shielded cable
Tip Sleeve
Ring
1/4" Phone Plug
(Balanced)
5.3.2 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
Tip Sleeve
1/4" Phone Plug
(Unbalanced)