using TRS cables to patch, instead of TS

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using TRS cables to patch, instead of TS

Post by ummagumma » Fri Jul 26, 2019 7:31 pm

I have a bunch of TRS cables here, that would be perfect for the Voyager XL/CP 351 etc

will they work, in place of a TS patch cable? and is it safe?

thx

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Re: using TRS cables to patch, instead of TS

Post by Markyboard » Mon Jul 29, 2019 3:51 pm

Yes, but not vice versa.

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Re: using TRS cables to patch, instead of TS

Post by ummagumma » Sun Aug 04, 2019 10:17 pm

thanks!

I don't use balanced connectors for anything ( yet ) and ended up with a bunch of short TRS cables

glad I can put them to use

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Re: using TRS cables to patch, instead of TS

Post by _DemonDan_ » Mon Aug 05, 2019 1:37 pm

TRS 1/4" cables are particularly useful with Moogerfoogers and the CP-251
as they won't short out the +5v DC that goes to Expression pedals.

It won't hurt them to use TS cables but, since the +5v DC has been (safely) shorted to ground, you can't use TRS Expression pedals in any of the other jacks until you break that short.
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Re: using TRS cables to patch, instead of TS

Post by ummagumma » Mon Aug 05, 2019 9:50 pm

that is another great tip, thanks Dan!

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