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Re: [motm] How to connect balanced signals to the MOTM

2006-03-29 by Mark

You do not need a direct box or any sort of transformer adapter.

If the audio interface for your DAW uses TRS for balanced inputs and
outputs, then simply use regular unbalanced 1/4" TS cables.  I have
done this numerous times and have never had any problems.

If your audio interface uses XLR, you might have to build cables.

http://www.rane.com/note110.html

You could also buy adapter cables from numerous places, such as Markertek.

I would only consider lifting grounds, or some other alternative, if
you discover a problem.

On 3/29/06, chad_kettering put forth:
>Hello,
>
>I have a few MOTM filters that I plan to use to process various sounds
>from my DAW. How do I connect the balanced outputs from the DAW to the
>MOTM modules, and then return that signal back into the balanced
>inputs of the DAW for recording?
>
>Do I need to build cables where one side is balanced and the other is
>unblanced ( the ground is lifted on the unbalanced end to avoid ground
>loops )?
>
>Or should I use a line level transformer to change the signal back and
>forth to the MOTM?
>
>Thanks and look forward to your experience with this!!

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