XLR Question


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I've recently converted a listening room to dual use - listening and recording.  I'm trying to use the 2 channel system as a monitor for the recording studio.

The 2 channel pre-amp is an Onkyo 5508 pre-pro (stereo mode) which has a set of stereo xlr balanced inputs available.  So, I want to take the output of my PC audio interface (Pre Sonus  Audiobox) into the Onkyo.

The Audiobox allows the PC recording system to connect to a monitor via balanced 1/4 inch trs out (phone plug). I got a trs to xlr cable and it works perfectly into a pair of active m-audio studio monitors.  However, no signal is evident when I connect the same trs-xlr cable into the Onkyo

Other than a faulty input on the Onkyo, any idea what might cause the monitors to work but not the pre-pro?

thanks in advance
martykl

Showing 2 responses by 68pete

the Onkyo 5508 you must go into the menu and turn them on or select them. Its in the sub menu. then they work fine. I own the 5508 scroll to the XLR selection elect then scroll left or right and select on
martykl            I  would try it again, I had the same problem when hooking up Oppo player to my 5508. I do not use the unit any more since i dismantled my home theater. But i remember after selecting XLR you must scroll to the right or left of it (not up down) and select i think it was balance. Good luck Pete