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TS or strictly TRS ?

uSeq
Basically, my question is about whether I should use only TRS cables to plug into EFM's outputs, or it is acceptable to use TS as well? Unfortunately, I don't have enough cables with TRS connectors, but too many with TS.
pandar1
From the manual:

Audio Output Pairs from 1 to 4 (ΒΌ inch / 6,35 mm TRS phone jacks): Each pair can operate as a stereo output (see Effects and Routing section) or two mono ones. Each output delivers a balanced signal, but still can be connected to an unbalanced TS jack.
uSeq
Yes, I know about that part from the user manual, but I thought it meant EFM'S balanced outs can be connected to unbalanced mixer inputs etc. - that sort of thing.
So this means I can use cables with unbalanced jacks to plug into EFM'S outputs?
pandar1
If you connect to an unbalanced input the ring and sleeve are short circuited anyway, either if you are using a balanced cable or an unbalanced one

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