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I believe the 3.5mm plug was created to be a "miniaturized" version of the 1/4" plug, which was already in general use. 3.5mm is more commonly seen in consumer electronics, and it's usually a TRS plug (for "Tip-Ring-Sleeve"), which is sometimes called "stereo," as opposed to TS ("Tip-Sleeve") or "mono."
- What is a 1/4 inch jack?
- Are 1/8 and 3.5 mm the same?
- What is a 3.5 mm device?
- Are all 3.5 mm cables the same?
What is a 1/4 inch jack?
The 1/4-inch Balanced Jack (Or Stereo Jack) Connector. ... The most common use of a stereo jack connection is that of headphone output, on keyboards, pianos, mixing desks, recording equipment, guitar amps and hi-fi equipment. The same plug is often known as a balanced 1/4″ Jack.
Are 1/8 and 3.5 mm the same?
Technically, 3.5MM equals 0.138 inches (not quite 0.125, or 1/8, but close).
What is a 3.5 mm device?
A small round connector for accepting the pin-shaped plug from a standard pair of music headphones. ... Either size can support stereo sound and/or a microphone, depending on the number of separate connector rings on the plug or jack. 3.5mm refers to the approximate diameter of the connector.
Are all 3.5 mm cables the same?
The 3.5mm TRS connector seems the most compatible. Although headphone jacks vary widely in size and wiring, the 3.5mm TRS and 3.5mm TRRS are the most common. A simple male-to-male 3.5mm TRS or TRRS “aux cable” will effectively connect most consumer audio devices to an aux input.
