Acquire a box for converting balanced audio to unbalanced. These two forms of audio signals are significantly different. Damage can occur to audio equipment if the signals are haphazardly mixed using conventional cables. A converter processes the necessary wave inversions to use standard unbalanced cables and inputs on balanced audio signals. Converter devices are readily available. They ensure the safety of studio hardware while also maintaining audio quality.
Attach a balanced XLR cable between the audio output of your sound source and the audio input of the converter box. Balanced audio usually takes the form of XLR, however your equipment may instead use TRS connections. Most converters will process an XLR signal, so use a TRS-to-XLR converter cable if necessary.
Attach an RCA cable between the audio output of the converter box and the input of your stereo, mixer, amplifier or other audio destination. Most audio equipment uses RCA inputs; however, some may require 1/4-inch connectors. If the converter box only offers RCA output, use an RCA-to-1/4-inch converter cable, if necessary. The balanced audio is now converted to unbalanced audio.