AUDIO CONNECTORS | XLR, 1/4-Inch, 3.5mm, SpeakON, RCA, & More

This video will introduce you to the most common connectors in professional and consumer audio. You'll see each audio connector, how each audio connector works, and the common uses of each audio connector!

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0:00 - Introduction
0:27 - XLR Connectors
1:03 - 1/4-Inch Connectors (TS & TRS)
2:16 - 1/8-Inch (3.5mm) Connectors (TS, TRS, & TRRS)
4:17 - RCA Connectors
4:56 - Phoenix (Euroblock) Connectors
5:44 - SpeakON Connectors (NL2, NL4, & NL8)
6:16 - Subscribe to Audio University!

CONNECTORS & CABLES:
XLR Cable -

XLR-M Connector -

XLR-F Connector -

1/4-Inch TS Instrument Cable -

1/4-Inch TS Speaker Cable -

1/4-Inch TS Connector -

1/4-Inch TRS Cable -

1/4-Inch TRS Connector -

3.5mm TS Cable -

3.5mm TS Connector -

3.5mm TRS Cable -

3.5mm TRS Connector -

3.5mm TRRS Cable -

3.5mm TRRS Connector -

RCA Cable -

RCA Connector -

NL2 Cable -

NL2 Connector -

NL4 Cable -

NL4 Connector -

NL8 Cable -

NL8 Connector -

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[markmartinloyola]

I am a band director, and I have been plagued by the 3.5 millimeter unbalanced cables making unwanted noise on the speakers we use for metronomes/click-track. Now that I know the difference between balanced/un-balanced cables and the fact that 3.5 mil will always be unbalanced I am really going to rethink how we set up our classrooms. It is the little things in life that can make a huge difference. Thanks!

[kitboone]

I grew up learning the most basic of every day cables. I started off really early on understanding a lot of "Plug-n-Play" game consoles that utilized a lot of the TRRS connectors and it took a little time for my young brain to realize which cord caused what connection such as the Audio cord dealt with the audio (of course) and the monitor cord dealt with providing the picture. But throughout life, i've tried paying attention to all the difference of cords I come across because in these days, you might not know what it plugs into and figuring out what connector plugs into what for whatever reason is a fun little game. This helped me also see that there's a lot more variety of cords out there than I previously thought, and was quite interesting to learn the little things about each cord.

[himanshu]

that is Some significant video after months of nonsense youtube search ... u r Doing great bro ....informative, simple and to the point. Most of all your info is accurate.

[lankanathliyanagamage]

Thank you very much for your clear explanation of audio connectors.

[techfire]

Everything is well understood. Good explanation.
I am from kerala.

[assad_uz]

Bro, very important and best video for knowing each and every audio jack interface. Thanks, man. Peace.

[sasalucic]

Top-notch knowledge and experience presented in video clip... well done

[mikeeygauthier]

Thanks for your vid! I bought a pair of Focal solo 6 studio monitors for my home stereo. It only has BALANCED inputs!

[MooshyVR_gorrila]

Yo question so i know this sounds dum but i have 2 active speakers and they take in xlr but i want to use speakon for longer distances can i use at my mixer a xlr to speakon and at my speaker a speakon to xlr adapter?

[chhana]

Can I make L+R TRS connector to one XLR? Need one for our Piano which only have TRS/TS output.

[Wolfx]

Really hoping I get an answer here because I'm getting desperate, but I'm trying to start making mixtapes, but I only ever get the left channel because I record off of my phone. Would a 3.5mm TS cable work for getting both channels?

[Lucas-wyjb]

Curious as to why you would call it sleeve instead of shield? The conductors tip and ring are inside of a shielded cable.

[Chambalero]

i have a question! why are the patch cables in guitar pedals thick? Can't they be as thin as headphones cable?
GREAT VIDEOS! you have!

[jobaecker]

I have a lot of different cable connectors and adapters. Usually, the one I need is missing, or one end is wrong. ;)

[vernonnelson]

I have a powerworks PW50 power speaker that has a line in for a 1/4 inch plug. I want to use it with my AV receiver that only have outputs for wires line out left and right. How do I hook up this power speaker?

[michaelsotomayor]

thank you so much for this! Awesome channel. I just wanted to simply hook up my audio interface 1/4 output to my gauge cable speakers. Didn't understand at all but I get the idea now.

[kamilkachnic]

This stuff is more comlicated than I preaviously thought.

[kenjomdeori]

Please help, Should I use TS cable or TRS cable for my guitar to audio interface focusrite 2i2 ?

[tjcookmusic]

Is there a specific name or measurements for extremely small Euroblock/Phoenix connectors? I have an amplifier for a baseball field sound system at the school where I work, and it uses small, two- and three-pin Euroblock connectors that are quite tiny. I'm desperately trying to find this standard that connects to a female XLR. I made a cable myself that worked for awhile, but it's going bad, and I'd rather be able to order one directly. Thanks for any help, and thanks for the great video!