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#309 Audio Connectors

Notes on miscellaneous audio connectors.

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Notes

Audio signals can be carried by any kind of connection, but there are some more commonly used standard connectors for audio applications. This project is a collection of notes on some of the connectors I use/have encountered.

For more thorough coverage of the variety of audio connectors, see:

3.5mm Connectors

Commonly used for analog audio.

stereo_plug_3.5mm

3.5mm PCB-mount Stereo Socket

Example of a stereo socket with bypass. For this specific socket, pin arrangement is as below:

Pin Description
1 Left
2 Left bypass. Plug inserted: not connected; no plug: connected to LEFT(1)
3 Right bypass. Plug inserted: not connected; no plug: connected to RIGHT(4)
4 Right
5 Common/ground

stereo_socket_3.5mm

6.35mm (1/4”) Connectors

Primarily used for instruments, mono and stereo.

6.35mm

RCA/Phono

Commonly used for analog audio and video.

rca_socket

XLR

  • shielded audio
  • professional audio
  • snake - multiple XLR connectors in one bundle

Audio Adapters

e.g.

  • RCA to 3.5mm plug
  • XLR to RCA
  • adapter packages

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About LEAP#309 AudioConnectors

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