Unbalanced mixer outs

bjhueni

Can I connect the unbalanced ST OUT R/L to the balanced inputs on my DRPA?

The mixer is a Yamaha EMX5000-12 and the ST OUTs are +4db line level.

Thanks!

Gadget

Certainly... you just need converter cables...There is a button on the back otf the unit that allows +4 or -10 operation...
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bjhueni

I am having a hard time deciphering the correct conversion. It seems the output signal from the mixer is the correct level, it just isn't balanced.

I have heard complaints about these mixers lacking unpowered, balanced outputs but this is my first experience dealing with it.

Gadget

Ok, not exactly sure what your trying to do here.. but
cable 1:
1/4 inch to XLR M(male out to driverack) tip of 1/4\" to pin 2 XLR sleave to pins 1 and 3 of XLR ... you could also use a balanced 1/4 \" the conversion is then tip = pin 2, ring = pin 3, sleave = pin 1 .
cable 2:
if you wanted to \"insert\" the DRPA in between the mixer and the internal power amp, you would need the female XLR versions of the above cables.

then \"ST OUT +4 db\" (on the mixer master section) L/R to driverack in cable (cable 1)
if you were going stereo full range Hi outs DRPA to \"P. AMP IN + 4 db\" on the mixer master section. you could also add subs byu simply selecting a 2x3 or 2x4 in the DRPA and adding an amp and a speaker.. or powered sub.

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bjhueni

I will set the mixer amps to run aux1/aux2 for monitoring.

I will be using the DRPA to process unpowered stereo out heading for a Crown XLS 802 to drive 2 Yamaha S115Vs

I intend to add another amp ( Crown XTi 1000? ) to drive subwoofers ( S118V? ) in the future.

I ordered a couple of balanced 1/4 to MXLR 5' patch cables to make the mixer/DRPA connection before I realized my mixer had unbalanced outs. Is it possible to re-connect those cables as you outline in your cable 1 example?

Edit: Looking at the Audiopile website it appears the cables are wired as you describe in your balanced cable description;

pin 1 to sleeve
pin 2 to tip
pin 3 to ring

Is it possible I'm going to get lucky? ( with the cables anyway )

Gadget

Yes that should work fine..
gadget