Note: this question refers to playback, not recording.
I want to modify an existing pair of RCA AV patch cords to take the XLR outputs from my Behringer A/D converter to a RCA Inputs on my Stereo's preamp.
The Behringer manual addresses this, and says to short pin 1 and 3 for unbalanced connections. I expected that.
When I opened the RCA patches, surprisingly, they were wired with 3 conductor cable. And they are wired with 1 and 3 connected to ground.
So - Should I just wire the XLR end as if it was balanced? (since I still have the 1+3 connection at the RCA)
Or - should I make the short at the XLR end as well?
thanks!