Buying Guide・2015-06-21

[Audio Knowledge] Discussing the Advantages and Setup of Balanced Transmission

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In audio equipment connection, balanced transmission is a common professional connection method. This article will discuss with you how to set up balanced transmission and its advantages.

First, we propose a suggestion regarding connectors: please refer to the common 6.3mm connectors as TRS and TS based on their physical appearance, supplemented by descriptions explaining their balanced or unbalanced usage.

Three-conductor applications (TRS): unbalanced stereo / balanced mono / unbalanced insert.

2-conductor usage (TS): unbalanced/mono.

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