Mackie MR10Smk3 Owners Manual - Page 12

MR10Smk3 Appendix B: Connectors Balanced XLR Input Connector Balanced 1/4" TRS Input Connector XLR connectors are used to make balanced connections to the MR10Smk3 studio subwoofers. They are wired as follows, according to standards specified by the AES (Audio Engineering Society). XLR Pin 1 - Shield (Ground) Pin 2 - Positive (+ or hot) Pin 3 - Negative (- or cold) SHIELD 2 HOT "TRS" stands for Tip-Ring-Sleeve, the three connections available on a stereo 1/4" or balanced phone jack or plug. TRS jacks and plugs are used to make balanced connections to the MR10Smk3 studio subwoofers. 1/4" TRS Balanced Wiring: Tip - Positive (+ or hot) Ring - Negative (- or cold) Sleeve - Shield (Ground) RING SLEEVE SLEEVE RINGTIP COLD 3 1 1 3 2 SHIELD COLD HOT Balanced XLR Connectors TIP Balanced 1/4" Connectors RING TIP SLEEVE 12 MR10Smk3