The RCA digital output is coaxial, not optical, so you would need an
expensive converter to be able to use the optical in on your MD recorder.
Perhaps they already have something like that in the radio station though.
In a balanced connection, the two legs of the circuit (+, -) are isolated
from the ground. In an unbalanced connection, they are not. Balanced uses
XLR or a stereo 1/4" connection, and unbalanced uses RCA or 1/4" mono.
Balanced connections are less susceptible to noise pickup. They are usually
used for analog connections though. Either way, you are going to need a
converter which will cost in the hundreds of dollars.
-- Martin
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On
Behalf Of James Jarvie
The station recently replaced its old Technics CD
players (which had optical out) with brand new Denon
Professional CD decks (which don't have optical out).
The Denon decks have two types of digital output:
XLR (I think that what it is called) which is
described as "balanced"; and a single RCA plug which
is described as "unbalanced". Of course it has the
usual RCA analogue outputs.
I want to record digitally onto a Sharp MT-15.
My questions:
1. What is meant by "balanced" vs. "unbalanced"
2. If I want to use the RCA plug digitial output, I
obviously need a patch cord that is RCA -> mini. Is
there a special variety of this configuration that is
needed to handle the digital signal, or will any RCA
to mini cable do the trick?
Thanks for your help.
James
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