I have an aguilar db 680 preamp and power it with a qsc plx 3002 power amp.The Aguilar only has jack ins and outs.Why dont they use xlr connections?Any info would be great.
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why jacks?
- Thread starter TGEvans
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Unfortunately,I cannot give any info...only facts:the implementation of a XLR (symetric) signal interface would slightly raise the production cost of a given device.Aside,maybe Aguilar didn't considered necessary the XLR thing on that specific preamp (kinda "...keep it for instrument use only,let the PA aside" engineering attitude).TGEvans said:
You might,though,run the Aggie through the QSC by using patch cables having jacks on one side and XLRs on the other.
HTH!
Regards,
The likely answer is that the Aggie doesn't have a balanced output. The standard for unbalanced output is some sort of tip/shield connection like 1/4" phone or RCA, etc...
You shouldn't have any problem mating it up with the QSC. The PLX has XLR inputs and parallel 1/4" inputs that will accept both TRS balanced and TS unbalanced plugs. You can use a standard 1/4" patch cable and be done with it.
You shouldn't have any problem mating it up with the QSC. The PLX has XLR inputs and parallel 1/4" inputs that will accept both TRS balanced and TS unbalanced plugs. You can use a standard 1/4" patch cable and be done with it.
Joe Beets said:It doesn't have them because you don't need them.
Hmm.
Well...
Hmm...
I guess in this case you are right.
Joe.
