Connectors - Mackie Spike User Manual

Connectors

XLR Connectors
The inputs on the XD-2 accept 3-pin male XLR connectors, typically used for microphone cables. A
balanced XLR connector uses a three-conductor shielded cable and is wired according to the AES
(Audio Engineering Society) standard, as follows:
1/4" TRS Connectors
The "combo" inputs on the XD-2 also accept balanced 1/4" TRS male phone plugs, typical for line-
level outputs such as from a keyboard or mixer. TRS stands for Tip-Ring-Sleeve, the three connection
points available on a balanced 1/4" phone jack or plug. They use three-conductor shielded cable and
are wired as follows:
XLR
Hot (+) Pin 2
Cold (–) Pin 3
Shield (Gnd) Pin 1
TRS
Hot (+) Tip
Cold (–) Ring
Shield (Gnd) Sleeve
SHIELD
COLD
SHIELD
COLD
Balanced XLR Connector
RING SLEEVE
TIP
Balanced 1/4" TRS Connector
2
HOT
1
3
1
3
2
HOT
SHIELD
1
3
COLD
2
HOT
SLEEVE RING TIP
RING
TIP
SLEEVE
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