So how should one connect the volume/balance control circuit for low output impedance using what pot impedances?
I don't understand the schematic unless you are saying that the center leg of the balance pot should be grounded?
You also show the L/R legs of the volume pot being grounded?
Yes, the balance pot wiper is grounded. That's how it works.
This is a standard volume pot connection, just with the linear balance pot added between the outputs.
With single-ended circuits, one end of the volume pot is always grounded, as shown.
This is a standard volume pot connection, just with the linear balance pot added between the outputs.
With single-ended circuits, one end of the volume pot is always grounded, as shown.
So the 2 pots connect L/R together, with the center tap of the balance pot grounded?
Edit: I meant the 2 input legs on the volume pot.
Edit: I meant the 2 input legs on the volume pot.
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Just like in the diagram.
Volume pots are normally log types, so the "top" and "bottom" ends are not interchangeable.
Normal pinout: #1 is top (input), #2 is wiper (output), and #3 is bottom (ground).
For a linear pot (like the balance control), the two ends are interchangeable.
Wiper is usually pin #2 (center terminal)
Volume pots are normally log types, so the "top" and "bottom" ends are not interchangeable.
Normal pinout: #1 is top (input), #2 is wiper (output), and #3 is bottom (ground).
For a linear pot (like the balance control), the two ends are interchangeable.
Wiper is usually pin #2 (center terminal)
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The silver is probably of the same quality as the gold on their connectors. It maybe is a better habit to buy quality potentiometers from distributors.
OK. So normally, a volume pot has 3 connections.
Input = Lug 1
Output = Lug 2
Ground = Lug 3
My confusion is which legs of the mono volume balance pot go where?
1 and 3 to the main pots inputs, and 2 to ground?
Input = Lug 1
Output = Lug 2
Ground = Lug 3
My confusion is which legs of the mono volume balance pot go where?
1 and 3 to the main pots inputs, and 2 to ground?
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Perhaps. But I don't want to chance it.
Have you priced them lately?
Balance pot pin #1 to right output, which is the same as the right volume wiper terminal.
Balance pot wiper (pin #2, center terminal) to ground.
Balance pot pin #3 to the left output, which is the same as the left volume wiper terminal.
With terminals #1 and #3 connected in this way, the balance control will reduce the right channel
volume when turning the balance pot to the left (counter-clockwise), as normally expected.
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Sure. Wait until you have to worry about pinouts of tubes, transistors, and ICs.
Not to mention all the various types of multi-pin connectors.
Not to mention all the various types of multi-pin connectors.
The two terminals are connected together, so it does not matter.
Just keep the wiring neat, and reasonably short and direct.