Cable connections
The PA system offers numerous, highly flexible possibilities for balanced or unbalanced connection of
professional audio equipment. To avoid interfering noise, switch off the device or set the output controls to
minimum prior to connecting and disconnecting equipment. Be sure to use only high-grade cables. The
illustrations below show the wiring of these cables.
Connector
XLR, male.
XLR, female
6.3mm jack, stereo
6.3 mm jack, mono
RCA
Structure
Balanced
connection
red = 2
black = 3
shield = 1
red = 2
black = 3
shield = 1
red = tip
black = ring
shield = sleeve
red = tip
black = ring
shield = n/c
red = tip
black = sleeve
shield = n/c
35 • EN
Unbalanced
connection
red = 2
shield = 1 + 3
red = 2
shield = 1 + 3
red = tip
shield = sleeve +
ring
red = tip
shield = sleeve
red = tip
shield = sleeve