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Stereo, Mono, Balanced, Unbalanced are terms that refer to applications (how a cable is being used). | |||
XLR, Tip-Ring-Sleeve, Tip-Sleeve are terms that refer to connections (the physical connectors at the ends of the wires and how those wires are attached to the connectors). | |||
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== Terminology == | == Terminology == | ||
Stereo, Mono, Balanced, Unbalanced are terms that refer to applications (how a cable is being used). | Stereo, Mono, Balanced, Unbalanced are terms that refer to applications (how a cable is being used). | ||
XLR, Tip-Ring-Sleeve, Tip-Sleeve are terms that refer to connections (the physical connectors at the ends of the wires and how those wires are attached to the connectors). | XLR, Tip-Ring-Sleeve, Tip-Sleeve are terms that refer to connections (the physical connectors at the ends of the wires and how those wires are attached to the connectors). | ||
[[File:Headphone TRS Stereo.jpg|thumb|100px|Headphones with Tip-Ring-Sleeve plugs]][[File:14 to xlr male.jpg|thumb|100px|1/4 inch (6.3 mm) Tip-Ring-Sleeve to XLR]][[File:14 insert.jpg|thumb|100px|Insert cable]] | |||
One source of confusion is that a cable with a {{1/4 TRS}} jack on one end may be used for several applications (examples) | One source of confusion is that a cable with a {{1/4 TRS}} 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 {{1/4 TRS}} 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. | Whether or not a cable with a {{1/4 TRS}} 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 == | ||
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