[sdiy] Balanced/unbalanced inputs?

[mikko.a.helin at nokia.com]

It's quite easy to convert unbalanced output to impedance-balanced output just by connecting the output to (+) pin of XLR connector and connecting the (-) pin to ground via a resistor which matches the output impedance of the device. If that can' be exactly known or measured then use some value of 60 ohms to 600 ohms (or something in between).
-Mikko

> -----Original Message-----
> From: ext DTK [mailto:aurastar at cox.net]
> Sent: 12. March 2002 1:26
> To: synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl
> Subject: [sdiy] Balanced/unbalanced inputs?
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> 
> Ok, silly question time...
> 
> What's the difference between balanced and unbalanced inputs 
> and outputs?
> What are the consequences of mixing the two? For example, 
> using a mixer with
> balanced inputs, and an instrument with unbalanced outputs?
> 
> Humor me, please :)
> 
> Thanks
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