dlettau Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Can someone tell me definitively if the 1/4" left and right outputs are balanced or unbalanced? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_m Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 On the Bean? They're balanced. On all the floor models, they're unbalanced. On the HD Pro (and Pro X), they're balanced as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlettau Posted November 21, 2013 Author Share Posted November 21, 2013 Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlettau Posted November 21, 2013 Author Share Posted November 21, 2013 What would be the best connection going from the been to a single l3t speaker? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_m Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Are you talking about the Bean? I imagine you since you're asking the question, but if that's the case, using the 1/4" outs with a 1/4" to XLR cable to go into one of the L3T's XLR inputs is probably the best way to do it. Honestly, though, if you're using the L3T, you may want to think about trading up to an HD500 or 500X so you can take advantage of the L6 Link connection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jameshb Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 I believe 1/4" outs on HD Pro (and Pro X) are unbalanced. At least that's what is printed on the back of the unit itself! Correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jandrio Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 On the Bean? They're balanced. On all the floor models, they're unbalanced. On the HD Pro (and Pro X), they're balanced as well. From the POD HD Pilot’s Handbook Revision E page 7, I copy: QUOTE 18. Unbalanced Output - Connect 1/4" cables here to send your sound to a guitar amplifier, recorder, mixer or PA system. UNQUOTE Same applies for the pro (see attached images) So, I assume on all the modesl the 1/4" are unbalanced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_m Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 I was wrong about Pros up above, but the Bean's 1/4" outs are definitely balanced. That part of the manual above is incorrect. I know that for a fact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jandrio Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 I was wrong about Pros up above, but the Bean's 1/4" outs are definitely balanced. That part of the manual above is incorrect. I know that for a fact. Copying from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balanced_audio : QUOTE ..Balanced connections use three-conductor connectors, usually the XLR or TRS phone connector. XLR connectors, for instance, are usually used with microphones because of their durable construction, while TRS jack plugs are usually used for mixer inputs and outputs because of their smaller profile... UNQUOTE I assume the bean's 1/4" are three-conductor jacks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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