📌LAB POINTS

• connects RCA turntable output (all Pro-Ject ‘tables w/o built-in phono preamps) to balanced mini XLR phono stage inputs (e.g. Phono Box S3 B & DS3 B, Tube Box DS3 B)
• enables a "semi-balanced" system* when paired with balanced capable phono stages (phono stages with mini XLR inputs) & moving coil cartridges, or, the Pick It Pro B moving magnet cartridge
• allows for Balanced upgrade path for Pro-Ject turntables with no built-in preamps, including original Debut Carbons & T1's
• please note: turntables with built-in phono preamps, Bluetooth, and digital outputs are NOT True / Semi Balanced capable

🔎TECH SPECS

• grounded RCA > Mini XLR
• conductors: 2 x 0.2mm² 99.99% OFC (oxygen-free copper) wrapped in transparent PVC jacket
  
• shielding: tin-plated copper
• connectors: gold-plated brass, metal housing
• capacitance: 130pF
• length: 1.23m (4.01′)

ABOUT TRUE BALANCED AUDIO

• True Balanced Audio refers to a superior audio signal that results in higher sound quality with nearly zero background noise, check out our in-depth guide here
• True Balanced gear can be utilized as both balanced (with the proper components and signal path) or non-balanced
• True Balanced Audio requires a moving coil cartridge (MC) or the Pro-Ject Pick it Pro Balanced MM Cartridge
• True Balanced Audio requires a balanced audio cable (5-Pin DIN, mini XLR or XLR) connected from the turntable to the the preamp
• True Balanced Audio requires a preamp that accepts balanced cables; you can output either XLR (recommended) or RCA from the preamp to speakers / amplifier
• *This cable is considered "Semi-Balanced" it does not provide the same floor as a "True Balanced" signal cable due to the RCA connection - it allows users to break into the balanced audio world without replacing their turntable
• shop all Pro-Ject True Balanced