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There are two main types of audio cable we will look at: Single core / shielded (unbalanced) and One pair / shielded (balanced).
In a single core / shielded cable, the single core is used for the
+ve, or 'hot', and the shield is used for the -ve, or 'cold'.
This type of cable is used for unbalanced audio signals.
Single core / shielded cable
A one pair / shielded cable has one core as the +ve, and the other core
is -ve. The shield is earthed.
This type of cable is used for balanced audio signals.
One
pair / shielded cable
| Audio Cales and Connections | |||
| Audio Cables | XLR to 1/4" mono jack | XLR to RCA | Stereo jack to 2 x RCA |
| Audio Connectors | XLR to stereo jack | XLR to 2 x RCA | |