Members NUSound Posted July 25, 2009 Members Share Posted July 25, 2009 When wiring up XLR's, should the shield be connected to the shell of the connector? Or is this unnecessary since Pin 1 is generally tied to the chassis on the mic anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members B. Adams Posted July 25, 2009 Members Share Posted July 25, 2009 Don't connect it. That will cause more problems than it would solve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members agedhorse Posted July 25, 2009 Members Share Posted July 25, 2009 Never, ever. If a connection needs to be made to carry the shielding to a housing (mic is a good example) it's made within the mic body. Otherwise it's a huge source of problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members W. M. Hellinger Posted July 26, 2009 Members Share Posted July 26, 2009 Or is this unnecessary since Pin 1 is generally tied to the chassis on the mic anyway? I'm of the understanding that in some applications it's necessary (a requirement) for the shells of XLR cabling to be grounded. If this is the case, then cabling should be used which is constructed with a seperate insulated shell grounding conductor. Strapping the D ring to pin 1 is a common practice, but to my understanding, it's not the correct method for grounding the shell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members agedhorse Posted July 26, 2009 Members Share Posted July 26, 2009 Any equipment requiring a pin 1 - shell ground bond will make the provisions on their chassis connectors anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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