I have a Carvin X100b head playing through a half stack. I've been trying to get into some recording. On the back of the head there is a "preamp output". It is has an XLR connection. Can I plug this XLR cable into my computer for recording or what is this output suppose to be used for. I can't find an solid answer anywhere on the web. Thanks
Wayne Parham Messages: 18785 Registered: January 2001
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The XLR connector is a balanced preamp output. Some amps accept balanced inputs, but some only accept unbalanced inputs. Most are that way, to tell the truth. Your sound card probably has RCA and/or 1/8" jacks for input, both of which are unbalanced. To make a cable between them, connect the XLR pin 1 to the outside sleeve of the RCA or 1/8" input and connect XLR pin 2 to the center pin on the RCA or 1/8" input.
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