Audio Connectors
2.5mm - 3.5mm -
RCA -
1/4 inch - XLR -
Toslink
2.5mm & 3.5mm Cables
Audio cables come in a variety of shapes and sizes. One of the most
popular audio cables used today in the computer, computer peripheral
& audio/video industry is the 3.5mm stereo cable. Its popularity
continues to increase because of its compact size and because it works
well with today's smaller electronic devises. It can sometimes be easily
confused with its less used, smaller cousin, the 2.5mm connector. Both
these connectors are available in a variety of conductor sizes. Please
see the pictures below for a better clarification.
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2.5mm or 3.5mm mono plug. Uses only 2 conductors (2C) |
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2.5mm or 3.5mm stereo plug. Uses only 3 conductors (3C) |
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2.5mm or 3.5mm 4 conductor plug (4C) |
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3.5mm plug 6 conductors (6C) |
We typically sell a variety of 3.5mm stereo cables. We can also custom make 2.5mm, 4C and 6C 3.5mm cables. Please feel free to contact us with your specifications.
RCA Audio Cables
RCA connectors have been in use for many years and have been used in
both audio & video applications. RCA connectors are used in tandem
for stereo applications and individually in mono applications. Please
see our RCA audio cable page.
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RCA Dual Channel Audio Cable |
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RCA Dual Channel Audio receptacle (Left & Right) |
1/4 inch & XLR Cables
1/4 inch or 6.4mm connectors and XLR connectors are most commonly used
to connect microphones, amplifiers and other audio devises. 1/4 inch
connectors are available in 2 conductor (mono or 2C) or 3 conductor
(stereo or 3C) configurations. We typically only stock stereo 1/4 inch stereo cables,
because they will work in both a stereo and mono applications, but we
can custom make any configuration you might require. Please contact us with your specifications and we will be happy to quote you.
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1/4 inch mono connector |
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1/4 inch stereo connector |
XLR connectors typically use 2 conductors and a ground signal. Please see our selection of balanced XLR cables.
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XLR Male Connector |
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XLR Female Connector |
Toslink Cables
Toslink and digital coax cables are the next generation in audio
transmission. Rather than carrying an analog signal, toslink and digital
coax cables carry a digital signal. Furthermore, toslink cables transmit a digital signal over fiber optic cable.
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Toslink Connector |
Digital Coax Cables
Digital coax cables carry a digital signal much like toslink cables, but run the signal
over coax cable instead of fiber optic cable. Digital audio transmission
is considered superior over the traditional analog format because there
is less possibility of signal degradation over the cable run.
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Digital Coax |