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Connecting unbalanced line level (-10 dBV) signals
Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2015 7:50 am
by wouterz
I tried to connect unbalanced line level (-10 dBV) signals to the analogue XLR connections on the back of the XITE-1 using a converter cable XLR to unbalanced jack. But the level difference is to high. Would a +4 to -10 converter box help? I found this one:
http://www.aphex.com/products/124b/
Re: Connecting unbalanced line level (-10 dBV) signals
Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2015 8:11 am
by garyb
sure it would.
Re: Connecting unbalanced line level (-10 dBV) signals
Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2015 1:36 pm
by wouterz
I also found a passive version:
http://www.thomann.de/nl/ebtech_hum_lin ... fter_2.htm
What's the disadvantage when compared to an active version (other that the lack of extra gain)?
Re: Connecting unbalanced line level (-10 dBV) signals
Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2015 2:10 pm
by garyb
well, transformer vs. ic.
for this purpose, i'd probably want the active one, because it will add gain when going from -20 to +4. i don't know if a passive box can do that. if it can, then either is fine. it's hard to say which would be more transparent.
Re: Connecting unbalanced line level (-10 dBV) signals
Posted: Wed May 20, 2015 11:47 am
by wouterz
I purchased a Sonifex Redbox RB-BL2 which has plenty of gain. Problem solved
http://www.sonifex.co.uk/redbox/rbbl2_ld.shtml
Re: Connecting unbalanced line level (-10 dBV) signals
Posted: Wed May 20, 2015 11:58 am
by garyb
looks good....