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Subject: Re: [Nature Recordists] Cable adapter question - answer
From: John Tudor <>
--- In naturerecordists@ yahoogroups. com, Philip Tyler <macmang4125@ ...> =
wrote:
>
> While this diagram is generally true I think it should be explained that =
this type of wiring would not be correct for Actively Balanced outputs.
>
My understanding is that the shield is left off to avoid ground loops and h=
um etc. (I could be wrong though) and since a microphone is basically a 'fl=
oating' device (ie it's at the end of the line) hum and ground loops are no=
t a problem. I think the article cited is in relation to interconnects betw=
een hardware.














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