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Audio Connectors

The document discusses different categories and types of audio connectors. It describes two-pin connectors like RCA and 1/4" phone connectors that are used for unbalanced mono connections. Three-pin connectors can be used for balanced mono, unbalanced stereo, or unbalanced dual mono connections, with examples like 1/4" TRS phone and XLR connectors. Balanced connections use three connectors to reject interference using common mode rejection. The document also mentions multipin connectors with examples like 5-pin DIN, ELCO, and 25-pin D-SUB connectors used for digital audio and studio applications.

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Audio Connectors

The document discusses different categories and types of audio connectors. It describes two-pin connectors like RCA and 1/4" phone connectors that are used for unbalanced mono connections. Three-pin connectors can be used for balanced mono, unbalanced stereo, or unbalanced dual mono connections, with examples like 1/4" TRS phone and XLR connectors. Balanced connections use three connectors to reject interference using common mode rejection. The document also mentions multipin connectors with examples like 5-pin DIN, ELCO, and 25-pin D-SUB connectors used for digital audio and studio applications.

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Audio Connectors Handout

Categories of Audio Connectors 1. 2. 3. 2-pin 3-pin Multipin

Two-Pin Connectors All Mono Unbalanced 1. RCA home stereo, turntables, semi-pro, digital S/PDIF

male

female

2.

1/4 TS Phone- instruments, line level connections, speaker connections

Male

female

3.

BNC- Video, Specialized Audio

4.

Banana power amplifier - speaker connections

male

dual male

Three-Pin Connections 1. Mono Balanced 2. Stereo Unbalanced 2 mono signals (L & R) travel same direction (ex. Headphones) 3. 2 Mono Unbalanced 2 mono signals travel opposite directions (ex. Insert Point Send and Return)

1.

1/4 TRS Phone balanced line level connections, insert, headphones

Male

Female

2. 3.

XLR-Balanced Mono Mic & Line Levels, Digital AES/EBU

Male

Female

3. TT (tiny telephone) pro patch bays balanced mono

Male

tt patchbay-female

Balanced vs. Unbalanced Balanced 3 connectors Hot, Cold (out of phase), and ground. Less subject to interference. Used for pro applications. Mic Level Always, Line Level Pro Applications Unbalanced 2 connectors Hot and ground Subject to interference Used for consumer, semi pro, and short cable runs. Instrument and Speaker Level Always, Line Level Consumer and Pro Applications Common Mode Rejection Balanced Connections Interference out of phase, combined with itself, cancels out. The amplifier on the receiving end only responds to the difference in voltage between the two signals.

Multi-pin Connectors 1. 5-pin DIN MIDI cables

2.

ELCO or EDAC Multi-pin Alesis ADAT, large mixing console connectors, large snakes

3.

25-pin D-SUB (Subminiature) or DB25 Digital Tascam T/DIF, Audio Interfaces (8 balanced connections), and other professional devices

4.

Speakon used for speaker connections (usually 4 connections)

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