I've never really understood "balanced" vs "unbalanced" signal cables and want to make sure I don't mess up my gear. I have a 2nd gen. Scarlett 18i8 interface and want to connect the monitor outs to an old stereo receiver & speakers. In the part of the manual about connecting monitors, it says:
https://customer.focusrite.com/sites/cu ... -guide.pdf
I'm not sure what is a "suitable connecting cable" going from balanced TRS to RCA. Earlier in the manual, it states:All the line output connectors are 3-pole (TRS) ¼” (6.35 mm) jack sockets, and are electronically
balanced. Typical consumer (hi-fi) amplifiers and small powered monitors will probably have
unbalanced inputs, either on phono (RCA) sockets, or via a 3.5 mm 3-pole jack plug intended for
direct connection to a computer. In either case, use a suitable connecting cable with jack plugs at
one end.
Couple of questions:MONITOR OUTPUTS 1 and 2 – two balanced analogue line outputs on ¼” (6.35 mm) jack
sockets; use TRS jacks for a balanced connection or TS jacks for unbalanced. These will
generally be used for driving the main L and R speakers of your monitoring system; however,
the signals at the outputs may be defined in Focusrite Control.
Is it best to use 2 of these TRS adapters to connect to a standard consumer-grade receiver's RCA inputs?
https://www.monoprice.com/product?c_id= ... 1&format=2
Or these TS adapters to do the same?
https://www.monoprice.com/product?c_id= ... 1&format=2
Or does it not matter because there is some smart circuitry in the Scarlett that knows what to do with both of the above?
And if I use a Y adapter like this, can I use only 1 of the monitor outs and connect to both RCA inputs on the receiver?
https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=7226
Thanks in advance,
_theJestre