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MIDI TRS Type A/B Question - benstat - 06-21-2021
Hi all,
My MRCC is currently on order. I'm buying cables while I wait for delivery, but I'm a bit confused by MIDI TRS.
I have a 1010 Bluebox mixer which has 3.5mm MIDI TRS in and out ports, and I plan to connect them to the MRCC.
Since MRCC has separate ports for both MIDI TRS types (A and B), can I just buy a normal 3.5mm male to 3.5mm male stereo audio cable to connect them?
Presumably, if I plug it into the TRS B in and out ports on the MRCC, it should just work given that the Bluebox supports type B for in/out, right? No special cable required (eg. crossover or whatever)?
Many thanks,
Ben
RE: MIDI TRS Type A/B Question - oldgearguy - 06-21-2021
(06-21-2021, 04:28 AM)benstat Wrote: Hi all,
My MRCC is currently on order. I'm buying cables while I wait for delivery, but I'm a bit confused by MIDI TRS.
I have a 1010 Bluebox mixer which has 3.5mm MIDI TRS in and out ports, and I plan to connect them to the MRCC.
Since MRCC has separate ports for both MIDI TRS types (A and B), can I just buy a normal 3.5mm male to 3.5mm male stereo audio cable to connect them?
Presumably, if I plug it into the TRS B in and out ports on the MRCC, it should just work given that the Bluebox supports type B for in/out, right? No special cable required (eg. crossover or whatever)?
Many thanks,
Ben
Yes - that's exactly what I've been doing. The cable can be generic if you match the port types.
I only need special cables if i wanted to cross over A to B or from DIN MIDI to TRS.
RE: MIDI TRS Type A/B Question - benstat - 06-21-2021
Great, that's good to know. Will order a couple of cables then. Thanks!
RE: MIDI TRS Type A/B Question - Kent - 07-26-2021
Bumping this.
I've seen some cables that go 1/8" to 5-pin DIN. Can I use these on standard MIDI I/O (on outputs 11 & 12, say) without regard to type A or B?
I don't own any gear with 1/8" MIDI connectors and this new to me.
RE: MIDI TRS Type A/B Question - Dark Waves - 07-26-2021
(07-26-2021, 10:39 AM)Kent Wrote: Bumping this.
I've seen some cables that go 1/8" to 5-pin DIN. Can I use these on standard MIDI I/O (on outputs 11 & 12, say) without regard to type A or B?
I don't own any gear with 1/8" MIDI connectors and this new to me.
There are many adapter cables for 1/8" to 5-pin, you just need to match the two types, A and B, to whichever type the equipment uses. Some examples:
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/ElkMIDI-MnTRS--elektron-ca-3-3.5mm-to-5-pin-din-midi-adaptor-pair
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/MIDI-miniTRS--1010music-midi-adapter-male-3.5mm-trs-to-female-5-pin-din
Be aware, though, some manufacturers have switched what type is used depending on the model.
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