Download - Audio Connectors
Audio Connectors
James West, 20 October 2009
Male XLR
• Is an output – sound comes out of this
• Example of use – on a mic lead used to connect a mic to a mixing desk or portable recorder
• This end plugs into the desk/recorder
• This is a professional connector – it is used in recording and broadcasting sound
Female XLR
• Is an input – sound goes into this
• Example of use – on a mic lead used to connect a mic to a mixing desk or portable recorder
• This end plugs into the mic
• This is a professional connector – it is used in recording and broadcasting sound
Phono jacks (aka RCA jacks)
• Male connectors on each end of the phono lead
• Used to connect pieces of hi-fi gear (separates) together
• Is used for inputs and outputs• The black (or white) lead
carries left channel. The red lead carries right channel
• Lots of adaptors – phono to mini-jack etc
• A domestic connector – used in the home
Guitar jack or mono jack
• Used for input and output
• Connects guitars to amplifiers
• Is a semi-pro connector