Aphex 228 - Manual (Page 21)

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8-channel audio interface
Appendices
PART 1: BALANCED OUT to BALANCED IN
OK for Microphones
Standard store-bought cable. Shield grounded at both ends.
Positives: Good for microphones.
Negatives: May cause ground loops through the shield grounds if used to
connect equipment together.
Preferred for Line Levels
Shield grounded at receiving end only.
Positives: Stops ground loops and reduces noise.
Negatives: None
OK
Standard store-bought cable. Shield is grounded at both ends.
Positives: Both ends are interchangeable.
Negatives: May cause ground loops through shield contacts.
BETTER
Custom cable. Shield is grounded at receiving end only.
Positives: Stops ground loops and reduces noise.
Negatives: Should be oriented so lifted shield is at sending end.
1/4” TRS Phone to 1/4” TRS Phone Balanced Cables
XLR to XLR
XLR to 1/4” TRS Phone Balanced Cables
Stereo Phone Plug
Female XLR Male XLR
From an Output
No Connect
Stops Ground Loops
Stereo Phone Plug
To an Input
To an Input
From an Output
No Connect
No Connect
Stops Ground Loops