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M.Joshi

Dave,

The conenction diagram for an un-balanced RCA-XLR lead on the Van Den Hul website recommends connecting Pin 2 from the XLR to the signal pin on the RCA and Pin 3 to ground on the RCA:

http://www.vandenhul.nl/artpap/wiring5.htm

The shield is only connected on the input (XLR) side.

They recommend that you only connect the shield (Pin 1 on the XLR) to the RCA ground if there are hum problems?

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Originally Posted by Dave Plowman (News)

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M.Joshi wrote:
I know this isn't really a repair related question however, I am hoping
that someone can help?

I am trying to work out the best way of connecting the line-output
connection on a mixer to an XLR input on a professional Sony
camcorder?

Can this be done without a transformer? If so, will the quality be
affected?

Normal way is screen pins 1&3. Pin 2 remains 'hot'.

If there's phantom power on the input switch it off. Be careful with
levels and do some checks. Don't assume that because it's switched to line
it can handle a 'full on' line signal. Same with it switched to mic. Most
semi pro camcorders have pretty dreadful sound electronics. DigiBeta are
usually ok.

A decent transformer, of course, is the best solution.

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