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One source of confusion is that a cable with a | One source of confusion is that a cable with a {{1/4 TRS}} jack on one end may be used for several applications (examples) | ||
* Stereo headphones (left and right sides of a stereo signal) | * Stereo headphones (left and right sides of a stereo signal) | ||
* Mono balanced connection (hot and cold signals) | * Mono balanced connection (hot and cold signals) | ||
* Insert (send and return) | * Insert (send and return) | ||
Whether or not a cable with a | Whether or not a cable with a {{1/4 TRS}} plug is stereo or balanced (mono) or an insert cable depends on how it is being used and the electronic interfaces at both ends of the connection. | ||
== Connections to Bose Portable PA Systems == | == Connections to Bose Portable PA Systems == | ||
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[[Image:T1_Inputs.png|200px|T1 Inputs|right]] | [[Image:T1_Inputs.png|200px|T1 Inputs|right]] | ||
* Channels 1, 2, 3 XLR inputs are balanced. | * Channels 1, 2, 3 XLR inputs are balanced. | ||
* Channels 1, 2, 3 1/4" jacks are unbalanced (but will accept | * Channels 1, 2, 3 1/4" jacks are unbalanced (but will accept {{1/4 TRS}}) the connections are still unbalanced. | ||
* Channels 4/5 are balanced, but will accept ¼ inch jack Tip-Sleeve. <br>If you use a | * Channels 4/5 are balanced, but will accept ¼ inch jack Tip-Sleeve. <br>If you use a {{1/4 TRS}} cable from a balanced source, the connection will be balanced. <br>If you use a {{1/4 TRS}} cable from an unbalanced source, the connection will be unbalanced.<br>If you use a &{{1/4 TS}} cable from a balanced or unbalanced source, the connection will be unbalanced. | ||
If you have a balanced source then using a balanced connection (XLR or ¼ inch jack Tip-Ring-Sleeve) is preferable. | If you have a balanced source then using a balanced connection (XLR or ¼ inch jack Tip-Ring-Sleeve) is preferable. | ||
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=== {{Model II}} === | === {{Model II}} === | ||
[[Image:Analog Input 3.png|200px|Model II Analog Input|right]] | [[Image:Analog Input 3.png|200px|Model II Analog Input|right]] | ||
* Model II Power Stand Analog input is balanced. <br>It will accept ¼ inch jack Tip-Sleeve. <br>If you use a | * Model II Power Stand Analog input is balanced. <br>It will accept ¼ inch jack Tip-Sleeve. <br>If you use a {{1/4 TRS}} cable from a balanced source, the connection will be balanced. <br>If you use a {{1/4 TRS}} cable from an unbalanced source, the connection will be unbalanced.<br>If you use a ¼ inch jack Tip-Sleeve from a balanced or unbalanced source, the connection will be unbalanced. | ||
If you have a balanced source then using a balanced connection (XLR or ¼ inch jack Tip-Ring-Sleeve) is preferable. | If you have a balanced source then using a balanced connection (XLR or ¼ inch jack Tip-Ring-Sleeve) is preferable. | ||
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=== {{Model 1S}} === | === {{Model 1S}} === | ||
[[Image:Analog Input 3.png|200px|Model 1S Analog Input|right]] | [[Image:Analog Input 3.png|200px|Model 1S Analog Input|right]] | ||
* Model II Power Stand Analog input is balanced. <br>It will accept ¼ inch jack Tip-Sleeve. <br>If you use a | * Model II Power Stand Analog input is balanced. <br>It will accept ¼ inch jack Tip-Sleeve. <br>If you use a {{1/4 TRS}} cabe; from a balanced source, the connection will be balanced. <br>If you use a {{1/4 TRS}} cable from an unbalanced source, the connection will be unbalanced.<br>If you use a {{1/4 TS}} cable from a balanced or unbalanced source, the connection will be unbalanced. | ||
If you have a balanced source then using a balanced connection (XLR or ¼ inch jack Tip-Ring-Sleeve) is preferable. | If you have a balanced source then using a balanced connection (XLR or ¼ inch jack Tip-Ring-Sleeve) is preferable. | ||