Sound Devices XL-88 Quick Start Guide

XL-

88

88T Multi-Pin Breakout Cable for AES and Power

The XL-88 Breakout Cable is an optional accessory for the 788T/788T-SSD Digital Recorders. It
securely connects to the 788T’s rear panel Multi-Function DE-15 connector. The cable breaks out into
four balanced female XLR connectors for AES Inputs 1-8, a balanced XLR male connector for AES
Out 5 and 6, a 4-pin Hirose female connector for 10-18 VDC input, and a bare wire sealed with a heat
shrink for Logic In and Out.

Specifi cations

DE-15 Male

XLR Female

XLR Male

4-Pin Hirose Female

Bare Cable

Weight

Molded hood with thumbscrews. Mates with 788T rear panel DE-15 connector.

Four balanced AES Inputs 1,2 / 3,4 / 5,6 / 7,8; 27-inch (68 cm).
Wired pin-1 = ground, pin-2 = signal (+), pin-3 = signal (-).

One balanced AES Output 5,6; 30-inch (76 cm).
Wired pin-1 = ground, pin-2 = signal (+), pin-3 = signal (-).

Accepts power from 10–18 VDC to power and charge the Li-ion battery; 30-inch (76 cm).
Wired pin-1 = negative (-), pin-4 positive (+). Pin-2 and pin-3 are not connected.

Bare cable with heat shrink; 30-inch (76 cm). Cut off heat shrink to access Logic In and Logic Out
wires. Red = Logic Out, Black = Logic In.

12 oz.

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