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| − | The term "<nowiki>Analog interconnects</nowiki>" is used to describe electrical interconnects which connect audio equipment. This can include coaxial cables with RCA connectors, shielded twisted-pair cable with XLR connectors, twisted-pair or coaxial cables with 1/4" "phone" connectors, and adapter | + | The term "<nowiki>Analog interconnects</nowiki>" is used to describe electrical interconnects which connect audio equipment. This can include coaxial cables with RCA connectors, shielded twisted-pair cable with XLR connectors, twisted-pair or coaxial cables with 1/4" "phone" connectors, and an [[adapter cable]] with different connectors on each end. |
==Basics== | ==Basics== | ||
Revision as of 14:20, 22 March 2012
Overview
The term "Analog interconnects" is used to describe electrical interconnects which connect audio equipment. This can include coaxial cables with RCA connectors, shielded twisted-pair cable with XLR connectors, twisted-pair or coaxial cables with 1/4" "phone" connectors, and an adapter cable with different connectors on each end.
Basics
Analog interconnects basically fall into two sub-categories:
- Balanced
- Un-balanced
For more information see Balanced and Unbalanced
Balanced interconnects
Balanced interconnects typically take the form of shielded twisted-pair cable with XLR or 1/4" T.R.S. connectors on one or both ends. Most cables have the same type of connector on both ends; but an Adapter cable can be used to make a balanced connection between equipment that has an XLR connector and equipment that has a T.R.S. connector.