At 01:21 PM 4/18/2006, you wrote: >Kurt Nauck: > > > We are doing some re-arranging of our studio here at > > the shop. We're encountering hum from the audio > > cables being in proximity of power cables and possibly > > from florescent lighting (!) > >Are the audio cables balanced? No, unfortunately. If I use an rca to xlr cable converter, can I carry a balanced signal from my turntable to my preamp, or do I need a special device? Kurt & Diane Nauck c/o Nauck's Vintage Records 22004 Sherrod Ln. Spring, TX 77389 Website: www.78rpm.com E-Mail: [log in to unmask] Phone: (281) 288-7826 Fax: (425) 930-6862