Balanced; Connectors; Xlr - Yamaha AW2816 Manual

Balanced Cables
Balanced cables have two wires and a shield.
Because balanced cables have two conductors they are less susceptible to noise and hum than
unbalanced cables. This is particularly important when using long cable runs. The longer the
cable, the more susceptible it is to noise and hum.

Connectors

There are several types of connectors used in audio. The following are the most common:

XLR

The XLR connector is a 3-prong connector that was originally introduced by Canon. For this
reason it is also sometimes referred to as a Canon connector. The XLR connector is the most
common connecter used with balanced cables.
Only inputs 1 and 2 of the AW2816 use XLR connectors.
Construction of a Balanced Cable
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