13 Connectors & Cabling; Xlr 3 Pin Connectors; Rca Phono Connectors; Fig 13-1: Xlr Connectors - Sonifex Redbox RB-SS10 User Handbook Manual

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13 Connectors & Cabling
Many of the problems associated with installing and maintaining studio equipment are due
to the use of poor cables or faulty connections. It is recommended that, wherever possible,
pre-wired cables are purchased from recommended manufacturers. If you need bespoke
cables making, please ensure that a qualified engineer carries out the work.
The main types of connectors used with the Redboxes are the following:

XLR 3 Pin Connectors

The following diagram shows the pin details for the 3 pin XLR sockets and plugs:
Male

Fig 13-1: XLR Connectors.

RCA Phono Connectors

The following diagram shows the connection details for the RCA phono connectors:

Fig 13-2: RCA Phono Connector.

¼" Jack Connector
The following diagram shows the connection details for the jack connector:
(In Phase) Tip-Hot Signal
(Non Phase) Ring-Cold Signal
Sleeve-Ground (Screen) Signal
Tip-Left Signal
Ring-Right Signal
Sleeve-Ground (Screen) Signal
Fig 13-3: ¼" Jack Connector.
90
Pin 2
Phase Signal (Hot)
Pin 1
Screen Signal
Pin 3
Non Phase Signal (Cold)
¼" 'A' Gauge Stereo Jack Plug
¼" 'A' Gauge Stereo Jack Plug
Used For Headphones
Female
Pin 2
Phase Signal (Hot)
Pin 1
Screen Signal
Pin 3
Non Phase Signal (Cold)
Ground
Signal
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