Audio Cable Wiring Guide - Lightware MX2-8X8-HDMI20-AUDIO User Manual

2.3. Audio Cable Wiring Guide

Inputs and outputs of audio devices are usually symmetric or asymmetric. The main
advantage of the symmetric lines is the better protection against the noise, therefore it is
used widely in the professional audio industry. Symmetric audio is most often referred to
as balanced audio, as opposed to asymmetric, which is referred to as unbalanced audio.
Ligthware products are usually built with 5-pole Phoenix connectors so we would like to
help users assembling their own audio cables. See the most common cases below.
See more information about the Analog Audio ports in section
ATTENTION!
Symmetric and asymmetric lines can be linked with passive accessories (e.g. special
cables), but in this case, the half of the line level can be lost.
ATTENTION!
There are numerous types of regularly used connector and cable types to connect audio
devices. Please always make sure the desired cable types and connectors will fit well to
your system.
From Balanced Output to Balanced Input
AUDIO Output
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Phoenix - 2x6.3 (1/4") TRS
Phoenix - 2x XLR
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AUDIO Input
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Chapter 2. Installation and Controls
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2x XLR - Phoenix
AUDIO Input