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The term "<nowiki>1/4"</nowiki>" is used in audio to describe a 1/4" "phone" plug similar to a headphone plug. There are [[T.R.S.]] three-conductor versions used for [[balanced]] audio connections and [[T.S.]] two-conductor versions used for [[unbalanced]] audio connections.
 
The term "<nowiki>1/4"</nowiki>" is used in audio to describe a 1/4" "phone" plug similar to a headphone plug. There are [[T.R.S.]] three-conductor versions used for [[balanced]] audio connections and [[T.S.]] two-conductor versions used for [[unbalanced]] audio connections.
 
==History==
 
==History==
The <nowiki>1/4"</nowiki> connector is similar to the T.R.S. connector originally developed for use in telephone switchboards except that it has only two conductors.
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The <nowiki>1/4"</nowiki> connector is similar to the T.R.S. connector originally developed for use in telephone switchboards. There are two variations; one with three conductors and one with two conductors.
 
==Basics==
 
==Basics==
 
The ¼” connector is commonly used for headphone outputs found in HiFi and professional audio equipment. A headphone plug typically has three conductors similar to the T.R.S. connector, but with a different wiring scheme because it carries two channels of [[unbalanced]] audio.  
 
The ¼” connector is commonly used for headphone outputs found in HiFi and professional audio equipment. A headphone plug typically has three conductors similar to the T.R.S. connector, but with a different wiring scheme because it carries two channels of [[unbalanced]] audio.  

Latest revision as of 17:41, 26 August 2016

Overview

The term "1/4"" is used in audio to describe a 1/4" "phone" plug similar to a headphone plug. There are T.R.S. three-conductor versions used for balanced audio connections and T.S. two-conductor versions used for unbalanced audio connections.

History

The 1/4" connector is similar to the T.R.S. connector originally developed for use in telephone switchboards. There are two variations; one with three conductors and one with two conductors.

Basics

The ¼” connector is commonly used for headphone outputs found in HiFi and professional audio equipment. A headphone plug typically has three conductors similar to the T.R.S. connector, but with a different wiring scheme because it carries two channels of unbalanced audio. Please also see T.R.S. or T.S. for details on non-headphone applications of ¼” connectors.

Typical Wiring Connections

A ¼” plug used for headphones is wired in the following manner:

  • The tip is connected to the Left channel signal conductor.
  • The ring is connected to the Right channel signal conductor.
  • The sleeve is connected to the signal return conductor for both channels, which is typically ground.

Please also see T.R.S. or T.S. for details of non-headphone ¼” connector wiring.

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