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XLR
Three-pin cable, commonly used for professional audio, video, and stage lighting equipment connections.
TRS
Tip-Ring-Sleeve (1/4 inch) cable, used for carrying balanced audio signals, stereo signals, or even composite video.
TS
Tip-Sleeve (1/4 inch) cable, used for unbalanced audio signals such as electric guitar and keyboard connections.
RCA
Cinch connector, used for transmitting audio or video signals.
Speakon
Audio connector used for connecting loudspeakers and amplifiers, particularly in PA systems.
MIDI
Musical Instrument Digital Interface cable, used for connecting various musical instruments and computer equipment.
Optical (TOSLINK)
Fiber optic cable, used to transmit digital audio signals such as those from CD players to amplifiers.
USB
Universal Serial Bus cable, used for connecting computers to various peripherals including audio interfaces, MIDI controllers, and more.
Ethernet (CAT5, CAT6)
Category 5 or Category 6 cable, originally used for computer networks, but also used for digital audio transmission (e.g., Dante audio networking systems).
DMX
Digital Multiplex cable, used primarily for lighting control but sometimes for special effects equipment as well.
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