Take a look at this
image to see TS plug on the top and TRS plug on the bottom.
0404 doesn't use balanced outputs so it doesn't apply.
chia-pet, RCA has two conductors (+ and ground). Most people's amps use RCA so you have to use 1/4 to RCA adaptor or cable on the emu soundcards. The 1/4" output of 1212/1820 has three conductors since they're balanced. If you use a TS connector the negative signal flows to ground since they are touching via the TS plug. I'm saying to leave the - alone unconnected and just connect + and ground to their equivalents on the RCA and to do this you'll need a TRS plug. There is no such thing as TRS to RCA adaptor I believe so a custom cable will have to be made. Makes sense? You aren't going to use the - signal so just leave it there. Somehow using TS and sending it into the ground messes up the signal somehow.
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