Connecting Tempest to balanced TRS inputs

Connecting Tempest to balanced TRS inputs
« on: March 09, 2017, 12:27:56 PM »
Hello Guys,

I just got my new Tempest , I have, probably a basic question, about how to connect the 6 outputs to my audio interface.

My audio interface (RME fire face 802) has 8 balanced TRS inputs.  These inputs are mono ( As far as I know).

Then,  which kind of cable or how should I connect tempest to the interface? 

Since the interface inputs are balanced TRS, I don't know  if using Y cable to split the signal is the right choice or not.
Thanks a lot for your advice.
Sabina.



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Re: Connecting Tempest to balanced TRS inputs
« Reply #2 on: March 09, 2017, 01:26:27 PM »
additionally....Tempest does not have balanced outs. Follow Yorgos' post.
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Re: Connecting Tempest to balanced TRS inputs
« Reply #3 on: March 09, 2017, 01:47:25 PM »
Thank you guys,

Still more basic questions here,

I had already seen that post, but I still  have doubts since the inputs of my audio interface are "TRS balanced"... so,

I don't know if it's right, or not, to  connect the unbalanced parts of the Y cable coming from the Tempest into the balanced TRS inputs of the RME Fire Face 802).

Any one knows?

Cheers from Paris




Re: Connecting Tempest to balanced TRS inputs
« Reply #4 on: March 09, 2017, 02:40:31 PM »
If RME's inputs are mono you need the cable mentioned above ^

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Re: Connecting Tempest to balanced TRS inputs
« Reply #5 on: March 09, 2017, 02:47:19 PM »
Yorgos is right. Checl my gear list. I have an RME UFX. The inputs On your device are mono that accept both balanced an unbalanced cables. No issues with my setup using all 6 voices an y cables.
LucidSFX

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current hybrid setup
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2 x Technics 1200 MK7
Allen & Heath DB4
Allen Heath K2
Tempest
VirusTI2
RME UFX
Adam A7
SP2400 (on order)
Glenlivet 18yr scotch

Re: Connecting Tempest to balanced TRS inputs
« Reply #6 on: March 10, 2017, 05:20:21 AM »
Ok guys,

Thanks for Feedback!