Metric Halo Mobile I/O - Manual (Page 62)

2882 Users Guide
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Tip
Ring
Sleeve
Sleeve Ring Tip
XLR CONNECTOR MALE OR FEMALE
BALANCED TRS 1/4" CONNECTOR
Figure 5.13: XLR to Balanced TRS Cable
On output, the situation is a bit more complex. If you are driving an unbalanced load, you will get the best
performance by not connecting the ring of the TRS jack to ground. In order to do this, you can simply use
a balanced TRS/TRS connector with the unbalanced gear. You can also construct a special cable with a TRS
connector and a TS connector. In this cable, you just let the ring of the TRS connector float:
NO CONNECTION
TIP
TIP
SLEEVE (SHIELD)
SLEEVE (SHIELD)
BALANCED 1/4" TRS CONNECTOR
UNBALANCED 1/4" TS CONNECTOR
Figure 5.14: TRS to TS Unbalanced Cable
Alternatively, the TS connector can be replaced with an RCA connector for interfacing with gear that has RCA
unbalanced interconnects.
NO CONNECTION
TIP
PIN
SLEEVE (SHIELD)
BARREL (SHIELD)
BALANCED 1/4" TRS CONNECTOR
RCA CONNECTOR
Figure 5.15: TRS to RCA Unbalanced Cable
MAKING THE 1/4” CONNECTION
When you connect a 1/4” plug to a 2882 jack, insert it straight and firmly, ensuring that the plug is fully inserted
into the jack. If the plug is not fully inserted you will get level shifts, phase flips, distortion, or no sound.
To disconnect a 1/4” plug, firmly pull the plug straight out from the connector body. The connectors on 2882
are stiff, so you may have to exert some force to remove the plug.
MAKING THE XLR CONNECTION
When you connect a Male XLR plug to a 2882 jack, ensure that you have aligned the pins with the connector
body and insert firmly until the retention tab clicks.
To disconnect the plug, press the metal retention tab flush against the box, and pull the plug from the 2882.