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Originally Posted by Pedrowsky  For sake of experimenting I'm used to have my Neutrick trs NYS SPP patchbay (greyjacks back - split/isolated) between my AW4416 unbalanced outs and my processors in (also unbalanced) connected with balanced cables (TRS all wires connected).
it's a strange mixture
But a mores serious recording/mixing job came along and I would like to know how can I get the best S/N ratio withould loosing peak level, or to put it simplier, what is the best way to connect the above.
Pedrowsky |
When you talk about the "unbalanced outs" on your recorder do you mean "effect sends"? Probably so.
If you connect an unbalanced out to a balanced in, you have made an UNbalanced connection. If you connect an unbalanced out to an unbalanced in, you have made the same UNbalanced connection. This also means that it makes no difference whether you use a balanced (TRS or XLR) cable or a balanced cable if one of the ends is connected to an unbalanced jack.
Balanced connections are extremely beneficial if you are running long cable (20 or more feet). Theoretically you will get a minor improvement in s/n ratio, but in your situation, the difference would be nearly impossible to notice. Use balanced connections if you can, but you'll get by fine with unbalanced cables. You can continue to use your fancy cables without fear.
Also, the patchbay will have no influence on the sound quality. If it helps you maintain a neater and more versatile studio space, go ahead and use it.
I hope I've understood your questions and can be of help.