Neutrik cable?
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It looks like you have a 12-4 vinyl jacketed cable of some type with Neutrik NL2FC plugs.
http://www.neutrik.com/us/en/audio/210_102911/NL2FC_detail.aspx
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The word you are looking for is probably Speakon.
http://www.neutrik.com/us/en/audio/210_102911/NL2FC_detail.aspx
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The word you are looking for is probably Speakon.
Thank you, we always called it a Neutrik cable but I had a feeling that it was just made by them.
Another quick question, how do you set up a projector to run with a sound console? I know that i have to run VGA out of my laptop into the projector for the image but how do i get the audio to run through the console? I just searched the threads and didn't come across anything that answered it.
Another quick question, how do you set up a projector to run with a sound console? I know that i have to run VGA out of my laptop into the projector for the image but how do i get the audio to run through the console? I just searched the threads and didn't come across anything that answered it.
If I'm running it from the booth to the stage where the projector is can I run a XLR cable from an XLR box off stage and use/make a XLR to RCA adapter? As the XLR out/in box from off stage is wired into the console in the booth or is that just imposable?
And to wire the adapter It should be:
XLR PIN-2 connects to the center contact of the RCA that carries the signal.
XLR PINs-1 and 3 are wired together to carry the Ground via the Chassis.
That should connect to the Surround of the RCA.
Correct?
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howlingwolf487
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You can, but it won't be pretty. A stereo line, though having 3 legs, is still unbalanced due to the signal's need to be carried on the shield/ground.
unbalanced+distance=not cool
You'll need to balance the signal if you want it to make over any large distance. One of these units placed in-line (as close the device's output as possible) should do the trick:
Whirlwind PCDI ($145USD) pads, mono summing, balancing
ProCo iFace ($90USD) same as above, no pad, though (why it's cheaper)
Both units feature RCA and 1/8" inputs and XLR outputs (yes, mic level) as well as ground lifts (laptops can be bad buzzers sometimes).
There are probably others out there, too...but I highly recommend both units based on firsthand usage.
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My old theater had a Whirlwind box its was silver though not sure if that makes a difference.. there very handy to have around, I could never remember what it was called till now.
thanks,
TimmyP1955
Well-Known Member
That's because they did not do it rightly. They used a 1/8" TRS to 1/4" TRS. They ran a stereo output into a mono balanced (differential) input. This would cause all program material that's panned to the center to be cancelled out. They needed a 1/8" TRS to dual 1/4" TS cable, to feed the stereo out into two channels of the console. (This is a very common error.)
herr_highbrau
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Lots of us in Edinburgh have bought them whirlwind thingys. Beautiful bits of kit!
However, if on a budget then 2 DI boxes and adaptors will do the job. But hey, splash out - you only live once!
However, if on a budget then 2 DI boxes and adaptors will do the job. But hey, splash out - you only live once!
also check out ART avdirect cheaper and works great
ART AVDirect | Sweetwater.com
ART AVDirect | Sweetwater.com
It looks like the AV Direct has only a mono output while the pcDI is switchable stereo or mono output, that could be a major consideration for many applications. I personally do not like that the AV Direct has a level control on the box, I can see some situations where it might be useful but many others where it is simply another place for someone to mess with the level.
