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==Overview==
The term "<nowiki>Analog interconnects</nowiki>" is used to describe electrical interconnects which connect audio equipment. This can include coaxial cables with RCA connectors, shielded twisted-pair cable with XLR connectors, twisted-pair or coaxial cables with 1/4" "phone" connectors, and an [[adapter cable]] with different connectors on each end.

==Basics==
<nowiki>Analog interconnects</nowiki> basically fall into two sub-categories:
#Balanced
#Un-balanced

For more information see [[Balanced]] and [[Unbalanced]]
===Balanced interconnects===
Balanced interconnects typically take the form of shielded twisted-pair cable with XLR or 1/4" [[T.R.S.]] connectors on one or both ends. Most cables have the same type of connector on both ends; but an [[Adapter cable]] can be used to make a balanced connection between equipment that has an XLR connector and equipment that has a T.R.S. connector. Cables of this type typically carry [[+4dBu]] professional level signals or low level microphone signals.

===Unbalanced interconnects===
There are two types of unbalanced interconnects commonly used in audio:
#RCA cables
#1/4" [[T.S.]] cables

(1) "RCA" cables are most commonly used in HiFi stereo systems and are constructed with [[coaxial]] cable. Most connections of this type carry [[-10 dBV]] line level signals; although the similar cables are be used for lower level vinyl phono level signals.
(2) 1/4" T.S. cables are most commonly used in home recording systems to interconnect equipment such as desktop mixers and outboard gear. Music instruments also use this type of interconnect; for example, a "guitar cable."

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 ===Balanced interconnects===
 Balanced interconnects typically take the form of [[shielded twisted-pair]] cable with XLR or 1/4" [[T.R.S.]] connectors on one or both ends. Most cables have the same type of connector on both ends; but an [[Adapter cable]] can be used to make a balanced connection between equipment that has an XLR connector and equipment that has a T.R.S. connector. Cables of this type typically carry [[+4dBu]] professional level signals or low level microphone signals.
-The twisted-pair of conductors carries the balanced audio signals. Twisting the conductors together works with the balanced input to reject electromagnetic interference, and the [[shield]] provides protection from electrostatic interference.
+The twisted-pair of conductors carries the balanced audio signals. Twisting the conductors together works with the balanced input to reject electromagnetic interference, and connecting the [[shield]] to [[ground]] provides protection from electrostatic interference.
 ===Unbalanced interconnects===

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 #1/4" [[T.S.]] cables
-# "RCA" cables are most commonly used in HiFi stereo systems and are constructed with [[coaxial]] cable. Most connections of this type carry [[-10dBV]] line level signals; although the similar cables are be used for lower level vinyl phono level signals.
+(1) "RCA" cables are most commonly used in HiFi stereo systems and are constructed with [[coaxial]] cable. Most connections of this type carry [[-10dBV]] line level signals; although the similar cables are be used for lower level vinyl phono level signals.
-# 1/4" T.S. cables are most commonly used in home recording systems to interconnect equipment such as desktop mixers and outboard gear. Music instruments also use this type of interconnect; for example, a "guitar cable."
 [[Category:Terminology]]
 [[Category:Analog interconnects]]

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 ==Overview==
-The term "<nowiki>Analog interconnect</nowiki>" is used to describe electrical interconnects which connect audio equipment. This can include coaxial cables with RCA connectors, shielded twisted-pair cable with XLR connectors, twisted-pair or coaxial cables with 1/4" "phone" connectors, and an [[adapter cable]] with different connectors on each end.
+The term "<nowiki>Analog interconnect</nowiki>" is used to describe an electrical cable used to connect audio equipment. This can include coaxial cables with RCA connectors, shielded twisted-pair cable with XLR connectors, twisted-pair or coaxial cables with 1/4" "phone" connectors, and an [[adapter cable]] with different connectors on each end.
 ==Basics==

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 <nowiki>Analog interconnects</nowiki> basically fall into two sub-categories:
 #Balanced
-#Un-balanced
+#Unbalanced
 For more information see [[Balanced]] and [[Unbalanced]]