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Title: anyone ever use these xlr > rca connectors?
Post by: rabhan on August 07, 2003, 03:03:22 PM
check these out: http://www.cascademedia.net/cgi-bin/cmedia/calrad35-460.html

i want to be able to take a sbd analog output signal and input into my ua5. i am going to pick up some high end rca's from the local car stereo shop, unless u guys think i should not, and then use this type connector incase a sbd doesnt have rca's but has xlr's.

input from the gallery please!?!?!!
Title: Re:anyone ever use these xlr > rca connectors?
Post by: Joe w. on August 07, 2003, 03:05:46 PM
those should do it.
Title: Re:anyone ever use these xlr > rca connectors?
Post by: Brian Skalinder on August 07, 2003, 03:07:46 PM
I've run board XLRm > XLRf/RCAf adapter > RCAm cable > modSBM1 before just fine.

I think I have the Hosa XLRf/RCA adapters and I used Canare RCA cables.  I think it's a fine way to go.
Title: Re:anyone ever use these xlr > rca connectors?
Post by: Chuck on August 07, 2003, 04:43:42 PM
Quote from: Rabhan, C.G.S. on August 07, 2003, 03:03:22 PM
check these out: http://www.cascademedia.net/cgi-bin/cmedia/calrad35-460.html

i want to be able to take a sbd analog output signal and input into my ua5. i am going to pick up some high end rca's from the local car stereo shop, unless u guys think i should not, and then use this type connector incase a sbd doesnt have rca's but has xlr's.

input from the gallery please!?!?!!

Watch your levels.
The output from a mixing board (pro gear) is hotter than the output from consumer gear. So be careful about overloading your input stage. Hmmm... Isn't the input into the UA-5 XLR?
Title: Re:anyone ever use these xlr > rca connectors?
Post by: cpclark on August 07, 2003, 06:22:58 PM
the ua5 has balanced xlr's and unbalanced rca inputs, in theory you can run 4 channels through, sbd matrix anyone?
Title: Re:anyone ever use these xlr > rca connectors?
Post by: rabhan on August 07, 2003, 06:45:28 PM
well, i just picked up some Tsunami rca twisted pair audio cables that are 17ft, nickel plated, and have silver solder connections. they were the best rca cables i could find. they were more expensive than the monster cables and look a lot cooler too. retail = 89$ my cost $34 :wink2:
Title: Re:anyone ever use these xlr > rca connectors?
Post by: mfh2014 on August 07, 2003, 07:01:23 PM
where did you get that kind of deal?
Title: Re:anyone ever use these xlr > rca connectors?
Post by: rabhan on August 07, 2003, 07:11:39 PM
emp disc at Ccity, heh .......huge markup in the car stereo dept.
Title: Re:anyone ever use these xlr > rca connectors?
Post by: Brian Skalinder on August 07, 2003, 09:44:41 PM
Quote from: Rabhan, C.G.S. on August 07, 2003, 06:45:28 PM
well, i just picked up some Tsunami rca twisted pair audio cables that are 17ft, nickel plated, and have silver solder connections. they were the best rca cables i could find. they were more expensive than the monster cables and look a lot cooler too. retail = 89$ my cost $34 :wink2:

Score!  Nice pick up, Jon.   8)
Title: Re:anyone ever use these xlr > rca connectors?
Post by: rabhan on August 08, 2003, 06:50:11 PM
just picked up 4 connectors, 2-(F)RCA > XLR(F) and 2-(F)RCA > 1/4 mono Male. so i should be prepared for whateva now.


GEAR SLUTS UNITE!!!!!!
Title: Re:anyone ever use these xlr > rca connectors?
Post by: Brian Skalinder on August 08, 2003, 10:18:30 PM
Quote from: Rabhan on August 08, 2003, 06:50:11 PM
just picked up 4 connectors, 2-(F)RCA > XLR(F) and 2-(F)RCA > 1/4 mono Male. so i should be prepared for whateva now.

GEAR SLUTS UNITE!!!!!!

Hah.  Here're the adapters/cables I carry with me:

(2) XLRf > RCAf
(2) RCAf > 1/4"m
(2) 1/4"f > RCAm
(1) 2x1/4"f > 1/8" stereo mini
(2) RCAf - RCAf barrel
(2) RCAm - RCAm barrel
(1) 1/8" stereo mini - 1/8" stereo mini
(2) RCAm - 2xRCAf splitter
(1) RCAm - RCAm coax spare
(1) 2xRCAm - 2xRCAm spare
(1) 2xXLRf - 2xXLRm mic interconnect spare

And...

Believe it or not, I've used it all at some point, often saving the night from disaster.