Notes on miscellaneous audio connectors.
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:
- Chapter 7 of John M. Hughes' Practical Electronics: Components and Techniques.
- Tech Basics: Cables & Connectors - udemy course
Commonly used for analog audio.
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 |
Primarily used for instruments, mono and stereo.
Commonly used for analog audio and video.
- shielded audio
- professional audio
- snake - multiple XLR connectors in one bundle
e.g.
- RCA to 3.5mm plug
- XLR to RCA
- adapter packages