Audio cables & connectors

Types of connectors audio analog

Audio connectors that are used currently can be divided into two types: analog and digital. Cables and connectors for analog audio, available in our store, then minutes. RCA, that is popular cinche - this connection uses single-ended signals, and at considerable distances interference. The best properties have connections with ekranowanymi wires and gold plated connectors. The connector Jack is one of the most popular solutions in the world of audio. It occurs in sizes 6.3 mm, 3.5 mm and 2.5 mm.

Audio connectors - digital

From our range we recommend that the cables and connectors, digital audio, and in them, for example, Toslink, i.e., the connector is insensitive to interference, which uses fiber-optic cable and the carrier of the data light pulses. HDMI is currently the most popular connector on the market of audio -, video -, offering simultaneous transfer of uncompressed audio and images. There are several types of this cable: type A – that is the classic and most common type, HDMI C type, a so – called mini-HDMI type D, i.e., micro HDMI.

Minor differences, significant differences

In addition to the types of HDMI inputs, the connector has multiple standards. Since 2000, 2016, the connector passed a considerable transformation and currently in version 2.1, which supports up to 48 Gbps. Choosing an audio cable from the Department of cables and connectors for audio, it is worth taking a closer look at the standard Toslink Creator lossless audio in 5.1/7.1. The cable transmits it digitally via light pulses, allowing not sensitive to electromagnetic interference or - in addition, the output it gives the same signal, received at the input, which means a huge advantage over analog cables.

While shopping

If you decide to buy cable offers cables and connectors for audio, it's important to understand what length cable is needed. This is important for cheaper cables where they can receive interference and transmission errors. The digital cables are less susceptible to this kind of problem, but that doesn't mean that we can arrange, for example, 50 meters of such cable without any problems. Standard Toslink ensures the quality up to 30m. Choose this type of cable, pay attention to the supported range - the optimum is in the range from 9 MHz to 11 MHz. It should be remembered that stacking Toslink cable it doesn't bend, which can lead to irreversible destruction of the fiber. Having high quality equipment for playback and a set of speakers with amplifier worth investing in a good optical cable.