could I simply get two 1/4” TRS to XLR cables and use that
Yes
nwmusic32, if the cable run from your Kemper to the X32 mixer is more than 3m or 10ft, you may need a line isolator like the Walrus Canvas Stereo or Radial SB-6. The Canvas is more costly than the Radial, but the outputs are XLR Male, so a standard microphone cable will connect it to the X32. The Canvas has the added benefit of having modes for both DI (instrument level input, mic level output) and LI (line level input and output). Both the Radial and Walrus Canvas are quality products.
Your X32 does have 6 TRS jack aux inputs. Are any of these open? If so, a pair of TS-TS 1/4” (6.35mm) cables will work just fine, as long as the run isn’t too long.
Others may tell you to use a DI box. While that will work, it will dramatically reduce your signal, and you’ll have to turn up the X32 preamps. A line isolator balances a line level signal for low-noise long cable runs, without reducing signal level.
I thought that the TRS outputs are symmetrical anyways, or an I wrong? So an adaptor TRS - XLR (male) should do the job.
No need for a DI or anything else…
There are no TRS outputs, the monitor outputs are not balanced.
From the manual:
Main Output: XLR balanced, output level: +4 dBu
Monitor Output: two ¼-inch TS unbalanced, output level: +4 dBu
There are no TRS outputs, the monitor outputs are not balanced.
From the manual:
Main Output: XLR balanced, output level: +4 dBu
Monitor Output: two ¼-inch TS unbalanced, output level: +4 dBu
The next update of the manual will have the correct info. The monitor outputs deliver a balanced signal over TRS connectors.
The next update of the manual will have the correct info. The monitor outputs deliver a balanced signal over TRS connectors.
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That’s great new 👍
That is truly great news!
The Player may be smaller and have lesser capabilities than its older siblings, but it’s still a piece of “pro” gear.
However our board only takes XLR.
Note that you can use the AUX sockets for channel inputs as well on the x32. So you have both 1/4" and coaxial available.
Wait a minute… so I could just use a cable like this to get straight into FOH without the need of a DI-box?
The next update of the manual will have the correct info. The monitor outputs deliver a balanced signal over TRS connectors.
Are those TRS outputs protected against phantom-power?
And would it be advisable to use a DI box as protection anyhow?
The next update of the manual will have the correct info. The monitor outputs deliver a balanced signal over TRS connectors.
Oh man I bought active DI over a month ago because I was under the impression they were TS
Have you tried TRS to XLR adapters? It seems like those should solve the problem.
Sorry everyone, I should have clarified - we use S16 snake boxes to our X32. So, XLR is the only option for inputs right now.
I plan on using a 25 foot XLR to TRS 1/4" cable this weekend at a gig to connect direct from the player to our snake box.
I'll post on my experience!
Right on. Just for absolute clarification. Since you mention snake boxes it's not actually an sd16 you are using? (since those have jack sockets in the middle)
