Audio Class: The Tools:

Balanced Connectors

Canon XLR

  • Used mostly for mic cables
  • Also used for Pro line level

Phone (3-circuit)

  • Used on many mixers
  • Very similar to Patch Bay connectors
  • Also used for non-balanced purposes:
  • Headphones (Left & Right ear)
  • Intercom headset (Microphone & Earphone)
  • Mixer patch (Output & Input)
  • Variation: Mini-Phone (Walkman headphones)

1/4 inch Phone plug (3-circuit)

 

 


Mini-Phone plug (3-circuit)

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