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Does XLR-RCA converter work for digital?

I plan to use the Behringer (EQ) in between my transport and DAC, but it only accepts and output digital XLR while my transport and DAC only accepts coax. Can I just use the normal converter such as Neutrix or Cardas for this digital purpose? All inputs/clarification greatly appreciated.
asturias00

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elizabeth
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First: is the output in the same form as the EQ?
The most common use of XLR in digital is AES-EBU format. The RCA is similar, but not the same format! RCA is in SPDIF format. They do NOT fit together like an ordinary connector!
Checkout Wikipedia "spdif" and see the different parameters.
elizabeth
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Also the voltage is a factor of 10 different from SPDIF and the AES EBU. Ten times the voltage coming out of the Beringer,and ten times less going in ain't gonna work.
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