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Can I use stereo cable for 12v trigger?
You absolutely can use a stereo cable. Everything is the same except for the division between the ring and the sleeve on the stereo one. You aren’t going to short anything or reverse polarity or literally cause any issues by using a stereo cable. Trigger works now.
Are RCA cables the same as 3.5 mm?
But traditionally RCA is used for Line level where 3.5mm is a bit more variable. Of course there is exceptions, and when you are hooking things up people need to know and be careful what they connect. Especially with adapters that go from one connector to another, like 3.5mm to dual XLR.
What is a 12V trigger cable?
Power trigger cables for connection between e.g. amplifier and subwoofer, or pre- and power amplifier, so the units turn on and off together.
How do 12V triggers work?
This switch is used to enable or disable the 12 volt trigger sensing circuitry on the amplifier. If the switch is set to the ON position, the power amplifier will remain in standby mode until it detects a 12 volt signal at the 12V Trigger Input on the back panel.
Is there a way to connect an optical audio cable to 3.5mm?
When playing some audio on the device in the dark, you should be able to see a red light coming out of the 3.55mm jack if it supports SPDIF. Some manufactures follow a color scheme for the jacks.
Which is better a USB or a 3.5mm audio jack?
USB transmits digital data and power, while 3.5mm jacks transmit line-level analog audio. You could not plug headphones into a USB jack unless the headphones contain their own DAC and amplifier — which are likely to be mediocre if stuffed into headphones.
What are the wires for a stereo jack?
Separate insulated wires for the ground, right audio, and left audio inside a. a third arrow as opposed to a wire joining to the sleeve (the rectangle).
How can you tell if a 3.5mm jack supports optical SPDIF?
How can you tell if a 3.5 mm jack supports optical SPDIF? Some manufactures will place the SPDIF label somewhere on the laptop near the 3.5mm jack (thank you Roger for also pointing this out). When playing some audio on the device in the dark, you should be able to see a red light coming out of the 3.55mm jack if it supports SPDIF.