Appendix B: Connectors - Mackie MR10Smk3 Owner's Manual

Appendix B: Connectors

Balanced XLR Input Connector
XLR connectors are used to make balanced
connections to the MR10Smk3 studio subwoofers. They
are wired as follows, according to standards specified
by the AES (Audio Engineering Society).
XLR
Pin 1 – Shield (Ground)
Pin 2 – Positive (+ or hot)
Pin 3 – Negative (– or cold)
Balanced XLR Connectors
12
MR10Smk3
2
SHIELD
HOT
3 1
COLD
SHIELD
1
3 COLD
2
HOT
Balanced 1/4" TRS Input Connector
"TRS" stands for Tip-Ring-Sleeve, the three connections
available on a stereo 1/4" or balanced phone jack or
plug. TRS jacks and plugs are used to make balanced
connections to the MR10Smk3 studio subwoofers.
1/4" TRS Balanced Wiring:
Tip – Positive (+ or hot)
Ring – Negative (– or cold)
Sleeve – Shield (Ground)
Balanced 1/4" Connectors
RING SLEEVE SLEEVE RING TIP
TIP
RING
TIP
SLEEVE