Hey there,
just got a pair HS8 from YAMAHA.

But can´t afford a new interface at this time. Maybe next month.
Now i need some cables to connect the Monitors.

Soundcard:
https://us.focusrite.com/usb-audio-interfaces/scarlett-solo

Monitors:
http://www.soundandrecording.de/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Yamaha-HS8-back.jpg

Cinch out on the soundcard and XLR or TRS on the speaker.

Are there symmectric cables from cinch to XLR/TRS?

Thank you very much

 

I'm afraid there is no way, since cinch is typically asymmetric. Possible solution would be a DI-box right after the cinch output. If the cables are not oo long, however, you don't really need symmetric cables.

 

hey thanks for your answer.
i read many infos, where is written, that balanced/symmetric cables are better, because of external influences.
But when there is no balanced cinch to XLR/TRS than the decision is easy.

Length will be max. 3 meters.
Can you suggest me a good cable for that case? better cinch-TRS or Cinch-XLR?


I found this cable here:
https://www.thomann.de/de/cordial_cfu_3_mc.htm?ref=search_rslt_cinch+xlr_205857_5

But it seems to be a pair.
Are there singles cables? because the speakers don´t stand side by side.
I have stands for the monitors.

Thank you

 

Last edited: Apr 3, 2017

Is the same quality use TRS or XLR, it's only a type of connector with 3 pins.
TS only have 2 pins (unbalanced) same as Cinch.

Take a look here:
http://www.rane.com/note110.html

See how you has to soldering properly for balanced to unbalanced or unbalanced to balanced.

 

Last edited: Apr 3, 2017

For unbalaced connections I would rather buy TRS than XLR. It's more common and after getting your new interface you may use the cable in a different place.