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One source of confusion is that a cable with a ¼ inch jack Tip-Ring-Sleeve jack on one end may be used for several applications (examples)
One source of confusion is that a cable with a ¼ inch jack Tip-Ring-Sleeve jack on one end may be used for several applications (examples)
* stereo headphones (left and right sides of a stereo signal)
* Stereo headphones (left and right sides of a stereo signal)
* mono balanced connection (hot and cold signals)
* Mono balanced connection (hot and cold signals)
* insert (send and return)
* Insert (send and return)


Whether or not a cable with a ¼ inch jack Tip-Ring-Sleeve jack is stereo/mono/insert depends on how it is being used and the electronic interfaces at both ends of the connection.  
Whether or not a cable with a ¼ inch jack Tip-Ring-Sleeve plug is stereo or balanced (mono) or an insert cable depends on how it is being used and the electronic interfaces at both ends of the connection.  


== Connections to Bose Portable PA Systems ==
== Connections to Bose Portable PA Systems ==