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I'm trying to figure out how to record my Roland FP-30 digital piano.

I have a Focusrite Scarlett Solo (2nd Gen), which has only one instrument/line input (I assume it's a balanced mono input, but then again how is it different from an unbalanced stereo since they both have 1 tip + 2 rings?)

Since the FP-30 doesn't have dedicated line outs, I can't use its L/Mono channel to connect to the interface in mono. So I have to use a headphone out for that purpose.

I'd like to know if it's okay to connect an unbalanced stereo signal to a balanced mono and what cable should I use for that?

A regular TRS to TRS stereo cable? A stereo TRS to mono TS cable (though I'm not sure it's going to be any different from using a regular stereo cable)? A stereo TRS to two mono TS splitter (and connect only left channel to the interface)? Will there be any difference between these cables?Will there be any difference between these cables?

I'm asking all that because I heard that it's not safe to connect a stereo output to a mono input without a dedicated adapter that utilizes resistors to prevent back-feeding (have no idea what that adapter is), otherwise there could be damage. It's also good to know these things to avoid problems down the road.

I was also thinking about connecting directly to my laptop's Mic in port (also mono), will it be any better/worse than using my Focusrite Scarlett Solo?

Thanks a lot in advance!

I'm trying to figure out how to record my Roland FP-30 digital piano.

I have a Focusrite Scarlett Solo (2nd Gen), which has only one instrument/line input (I assume it's a balanced mono input, but then again how is it different from an unbalanced stereo since they both have 1 tip + 2 rings?)

Since the FP-30 doesn't have dedicated line outs, I can't use its L/Mono channel to connect to the interface in mono. So I have to use a headphone out for that purpose.

I'd like to know if it's okay to connect an unbalanced stereo signal to a balanced mono and what cable should I use for that?

A regular TRS to TRS cable? A stereo TRS to two mono TS splitter (and connect only left channel to the interface)? Will there be any difference between these cables?

I'm asking all that because I heard that it's not safe to connect a stereo output to a mono input without a dedicated adapter that utilizes resistors to prevent back-feeding (have no idea what that adapter is), otherwise there could be damage.

I was also thinking about connecting directly to my laptop's Mic in port (also mono), will it be any better/worse than using my Focusrite Scarlett Solo?

Thanks a lot in advance!

I'm trying to figure out how to record my Roland FP-30 digital piano.

I have a Focusrite Scarlett Solo (2nd Gen), which has only one instrument/line input (I assume it's a balanced mono input, but then again how is it different from an unbalanced stereo since they both have 1 tip + 2 rings?)

Since the FP-30 doesn't have dedicated line outs, I can't use its L/Mono channel to connect to the interface in mono. So I have to use a headphone out for that purpose.

I'd like to know if it's okay to connect an unbalanced stereo signal to a balanced mono and what cable should I use for that?

A regular TRS to TRS stereo cable? A stereo TRS to mono TS cable (though I'm not sure it's going to be any different from using a regular stereo cable)? A stereo TRS to two mono TS splitter (and connect only left channel to the interface)? Will there be any difference between these cables?

I'm asking all that because I heard that it's not safe to connect a stereo output to a mono input without a dedicated adapter that utilizes resistors to prevent back-feeding (have no idea what that adapter is), otherwise there could be damage. It's also good to know these things to avoid problems down the road.

I was also thinking about connecting directly to my laptop's Mic in port (also mono), will it be any better/worse than using my Focusrite Scarlett Solo?

Thanks a lot in advance!

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Recording Digital Piano (Headphone Out to a Mono In) with an Audio Interface?

I'm trying to figure out how to record my Roland FP-30 digital piano.

I have a Focusrite Scarlett Solo (2nd Gen), which has only one instrument/line input (I assume it's a balanced mono input, but then again how is it different from an unbalanced stereo since they both have 1 tip + 2 rings?)

Since the FP-30 doesn't have dedicated line outs, I can't use its L/Mono channel to connect to the interface in mono. So I have to use a headphone out for that purpose.

I'd like to know if it's okay to connect an unbalanced stereo signal to a balanced mono and what cable should I use for that?

A regular TRS to TRS cable? A stereo TRS to two mono TS splitter (and connect only left channel to the interface)? Will there be any difference between these cables?

I'm asking all that because I heard that it's not safe to connect a stereo output to a mono input without a dedicated adapter that utilizes resistors to prevent back-feeding (have no idea what that adapter is), otherwise there could be damage.

I was also thinking about connecting directly to my laptop's Mic in port (also mono), will it be any better/worse than using my Focusrite Scarlett Solo?

Thanks a lot in advance!