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This is a list of most of the cables and adapters that Media Loan offers as part of general access (meaning any enrolled students can check them out). The Table should provide enough information to determine which cable or adapter you need, but for more information call or visit media loan for assistance.
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MINI FEMALE
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|AUDIO
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|Extension cable for microphones,
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other media players.
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In the name column, you will see P or S as part of some names, this is to indicate of the connector is a Plug or a Socket. Plug and Socket is a more technical and appropriate term than the often used connector description of Male and Female to describe if the connector is an extruding piece of metal (plug, male) or a hole that the metal goes into (socket, female). A dash mark in the name column indicates that the cable has 2 different ends like ''1/4"-Mini'' means that it is a 1/4" on one end and it goes to a Mini on the other end.
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|XMF-MF
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!AUDIO
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|[[File:Cable 2.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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|Mini - 1/4" Dual
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|MINI FEMALE -  
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MINI FEMALE
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|AUDIO
 
|AUDIO
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|Extension cable for microphones,
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|iPod
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|Mini (1/8") splits to two 1/4" for stereo audio output from an iPod or laptop to other audio equipment.
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headphones, smartphones, tablets, or  
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other media players.
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|X-MM-MM
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!AUDIO
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|[[File:Cable 3.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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|1/4" - Mini
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|MINI MALE -  
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MINI MALE
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|AUDIO
 
|AUDIO
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|Extension cable for microphones,
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|Headphones
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|Headphones plug adapter
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headphones, smartphones, tablets, or
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other media players.
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|Y-MM-MF
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!AUDIO
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|[[File:Cable 4.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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|Mini - 1/4"
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|MINI MALE -
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MINI FEMALE Y
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|AUDIO
 
|AUDIO
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|Extension cable for microphones,
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|Headphones
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|Headphones plug adapter
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headphones, smartphones, tablets, or
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other media players.
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|XPOFPOM
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!AUDIO
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|[[File:Cable 5.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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|Mini w/Screw - 1/4"
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|RCA MALE -
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RCA FEMALE
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|AUDIO/
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VIDEO
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|Adaptor to extend the length of
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your mono cable, subwoofer cable,
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digital audio cable or video cable whilst
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maintaining an optimized connection.
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|YPOMPOM
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|[[File:Cable 6.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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|RCA MALE -
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RCA MALE Y
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|AUDIO/
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VIDEO
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|Ideal for home-entertainment and
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high-fidelity (HiFi) systems. The split RCA
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on one end allows you to connect to
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multiple devices.
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|XMM-POM
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|[[File:Cable 7.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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|RCA MALE -
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MINI MALE
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|AUDIO
 
|AUDIO
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|Adapter cable connects a smartphone,
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|Headphones
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tablet, or MP3 player to a speaker,
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|Headphones plug adapter
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stereo receiver, or other RCA-enabled device.
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|XMF-POF
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!AUDIO
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|[[File:Cable 8.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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|Mini - RCA Dual
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|RCA MALE -
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MINI FEMALE
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|AUDIO
 
|AUDIO
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|This cable adapter allows you to plug a
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|iPod
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separate ⅛” cable into this adapter and
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|Typically used to get stereo audio signal from an iPod or laptop and send it into a device with 2 RCA sockets for 2 channels of the stereo signal
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then connect to RCA auxiliary inputs on
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your sound system or other device.
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|YPOM-MM
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!AUDIO
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|[[File:Cable 9.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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|RCA Stereo
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|RCA MALE Y -
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|AUDIO / VIDEO
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|Home Audio
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MINI MALE
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|For connecting stereo speakers or other audio devices that have two RCA connectors at both ends.
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|AUDIO
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|Adapter cable connects various audio  
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devices with various kinds of stereo players.
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|YPOF-MM
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!AUDIO
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|[[File:Cable 10.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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|Headphone Splitter
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|RCA FEMALE Y -
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MINI MALE
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|AUDIO
 
|AUDIO
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|This adaptor is for converting sound from
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|Headphones
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a computer or any other source that outputs
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|A cable that connects Mini (1/8") plug to two Mini (1/8") sockets. It allows two headphones to connect to one socket and both get stereo signal.
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a ⅛” connector to a receiver, amp, or any
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device that uses a stereo RCA input.
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|YPOMPOF
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!AUDIO
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|[[File:Cable 11.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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|RCA P - S
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|RCA FEMALE -  
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|AUDIO / VIDEO
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RCA MALE Y
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|Home Audio
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|AUDIO/
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|RCA extended that has an RCA plug on one end and socket on another. This is not advised to be used to make really long RCA connections because this is an "unbalanced signal" and is vulnerable to adding noise at longer lengths.
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VIDEO
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|Adaptor or extension to a split RCA cable.
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Convert the signal from dual RCA jacks
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(stereo) to a single RCA jack (mono)
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|YPOFPOM
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!AUDIO
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|[[File:Cable 12.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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|RCA P - P
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|RCA FEMALE Y -  
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|AUDIO / VIDEO
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RCA MALE
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|Home Audio
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|AUDIO/
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|A standard RCA plug to plug cable that could be used for a single signal audio left, right or video.
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VIDEO
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|Split RCA cable to single. Use to split any
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RCA jack into two jacks.
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|XPOMPOM
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!AUDIO
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|[[File:Cable 14.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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|MINI P - S
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|RCA MALE -  
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RCA MALE
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(MONO)
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|AUDIO
 
|AUDIO
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|For single channel audio to many
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|iPod
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devices. (mono)
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|Mini (1/8") extender is used for increasing the reach of a mini connection.
 
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|ZPOMPOM
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!AUDIO
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|[[File:Cable 15.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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|MINI P - P
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|RCA MALE -  
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RCA MALE
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(STEREO)
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|AUDIO
 
|AUDIO
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|For connecting stereo speakers or other
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|iPod
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audio devices. (stereo)
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|Mini (1/8") cable used to connect an iPod (among other things) with audio equipment.
 
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|VPOMPOM
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!AUDIO
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|[[File:Cable 16.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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|1/4" - RCA
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|RCA MALE -
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RCA MALE
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A/V
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|AUDIO/
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VIDEO
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|For connecting audio and video to a
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TV or similar devices.
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|XPEMPOM
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|[[File:Cable 17.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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|1/4" MALE -  
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RCA MALE
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|AUDIO
 
|AUDIO
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|Connects audio devices with the ¼” Male
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|PA
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to RCA for amplifiers, Hi Fi stereo audio  
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|1/4" plug to RCA plug connects various audio equipment with compatible sockets.
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system, speakers, recording equipment,
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home theater system etc.
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|YPOFPEM
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!AUDIO
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|[[File:Cable 18.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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|1/4" S Barrel
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|1/4" MALE -
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RCA FEMALE Y
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|AUDIO
 
|AUDIO
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|This cable is designed to split a stereo signal.
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|PA
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|1/4" socket barrel allows two 1/4" plugs to connect. It is advised to have the same pin count on both sides like 2 pin to 2 pin or 3 pin to 3 pin.  
 
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|YPEFPOF
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!AUDIO
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|[[File:Cable 19.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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|1/4" TS
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|1/4" FEMALE -
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RCA FEMALE Y
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|AUDIO
 
|AUDIO
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|These cables allow you to interface between
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|Guitar/ keyboards
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¼” Stereo and split RCA, so you can connect
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|1/4" audio cable is TS (Tip, Sleeve) meaning it is used for unbalanced signals.  
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between speakers and audio devices that
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don't both have the same connection types.
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|YPEFPOF
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!AUDIO
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|[[File:Cable 20.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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|1/4" TRS
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|1/4" FEMALE Y -
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RCA FEMALE
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|AUDIO
 
|AUDIO
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|This cable adaptor is used for connecting a
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|PA
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|1/4" audio cable is TRS (Tip, Ring, Sleeve) meaning is is used to 1 balanced signal or can carry two unbalanced signals.
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1/4 “ cable to a RCA cable, used for splitting
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to multiple inputs.
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|XPEFPEF
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!AUDIO
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|[[File:Cable 21.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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|1/4" TRS P - S
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|1/4" FEMALE -  
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1/4" FEMALE
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|AUDIO
 
|AUDIO
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|This adaptor is designed to couple cables
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|PA
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with phone plugs. It works with mono or  
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|1/4" audio extended plug to socket is TRS (Tip, Ring, Sleeve) meaning is is used to 1 balanced signal or can carry two unbalanced signals.
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stereo plugs.
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|X-MM-PEF
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!AUDIO
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|[[File:Cable 22.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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|DI Box
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|1/4" FEMALE -
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MINI MALE
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|AUDIO
 
|AUDIO
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|These cables convert a large stereo 1/4" to  
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|Guitar/ keyboards
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a small stereo 1/8" mini male.
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|Connects an unbalanced 1/4" cable to a balanced XLR Cable. It additionally helps with ground loops, impedance matching and preventing electromagnetic noise from being introduced to the signal. The DI Box has the added benefit of switches for a pad, ground lift, as well as an unchanged output of the input so you could connect a guitar cable to the DI Box and have that output to an amp via "1/4" thru" as well the balanced XLR output for connecting to a mixer.
 
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|YMM-PEM
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!AUDIO
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|[[File:Cable 23.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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|1/4" to XLR Hilow
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|1/4" MALE Y -
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MINI MALE
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|AUDIO
 
|AUDIO
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|Connects your laptop, iPhone,
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|Guitar/ keyboards
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or iPod with a ⅛” jack output with an AV receiver,  
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|Connects an unbalanced 1/4" socket to a balanced XLR Cable. It additionally helps with ground loops, impedance matching and preventing electromagnetic noise from being introduced to the signal.
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amplifier, mixer, Hi-Fi stereo audio system,
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recording equipment, or speakers with
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dual ¼” jack inputs.
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|XPOF-XF
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!AUDIO
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|[[File:Cable 24.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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| XLR S Barrel
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|XLR FEMALE -
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RCA FEMALE
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|AUDIO
 
|AUDIO
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|Can be used to plug your mixer's XLR line
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|PA
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outputs into a standalone recorder's RCA
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|XLR barrel with sockets at both ends, used for connecting 2 XLR plugs.
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inputs, as well as other dives with the same outputs/inputs.
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|XPOM-XF
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!AUDIO
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|[[File:Cable 25.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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| XLR P Barrel
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|XLR FEMALE -
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RCA MALE
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|AUDIO
 
|AUDIO
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|This cable converts a balanced audio signal
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|PA
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into an unbalanced signal. This is good for  
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|XLR barrel with plugs at both ends, used for connecting 2 XLR socket.
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sending audio signals from an XLR source
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to an RCA input or vice versa.
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|XPOM-XM
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!AUDIO
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|[[File:Cable 26.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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|XLR P - 1/4" TRS
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|XLR MALE -
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RCA MALE
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|AUDIO
 
|AUDIO
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|This cable converts a balanced audio signal
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|PA
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|XLR plug to 1/4" plug with TRS (Tip, Ring, Sleeve) for getting a balanced signal from XLR to 1/4" likely to be used for mixer to speaker connections.
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into an unbalanced signal. This is good for
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sending audio signals from an XLR source
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to an RCA input or vice versa.
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|XPOF-XM
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!AUDIO
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|[[File:Cable 27.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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|XLR S - 1/4" TRS
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|XLR MALE -
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RCA FEMALE
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|AUDIO
 
|AUDIO
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|This cable converts a balanced audio signal
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|PA
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into an unbalanced signal. This is good for
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|XLR socket to 1/4" plug with TRS (Tip, Ring, Sleeve) for getting a balanced signal from XLR to 1/4" likely to be used for mixer to speaker connections.
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sending audio signals from an XLR source
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to an RCA input or vice versa.
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|YPEFPEM
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!AUDIO
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|[[File:Cable 28.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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|XLR - USB B
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|1/4" MALE -
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|AUDIO / COMPUTER
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1/4" FEMALE Y
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|Mic
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|AUDIO
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|This can be used to put an XLR microphone signal into a computer. It is a small interface for a single XLR connection to be digitized and turned into a USB type B (version 2) connection. Media Loan also has other interfaces if you want to record more signals.
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|For extending a ¼” male cable into a  
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dual ¼” female cable.
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|YPEMPOM
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!AUDIO
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|[[File:Cable 29.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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|Mic Splitter
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|1/4" MALE -
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RCA MALE Y
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|AUDIO
 
|AUDIO
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|Connects audio devices with the ¼” Male
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|Mic
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to Dual RCA for amplifiers, Hi Fi stereo
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|Allows a XLR connection to be doubled so the same signal be send to difference places. If in an Audio Studio, this could instead be done in the patch bay via the mults.
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audio system, speakers, recording
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equipment, home theater system etc.
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|XPEMPEM
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!VIDEO
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|[[File:Cable 30.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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|RCA Triple
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|1/4" MALE -
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|VIDEO / AUDIO
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1/4" MALE
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|Video Display
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|AUDIO
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|3 RCA connectors bundled for Audio Left (White), Audio Right (Red), and Composite Video (Yellow).
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|The audio cable male to male connectors  
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are compatible with microphones, musical instruments, guitars, amplifiers, audio
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consoles, mixer audio, and much more.
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|-
 
|-
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|XPEFPEM
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!VIDEO
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|[[File:Cable 31.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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|Component Adapter
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|1/4" MALE -
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|VIDEO / AUDIO
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1/4" FEMALE
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|Video Display
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|AUDIO
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|3 RCA connectors bundled and connected to a DSLR connector. No audio is carried, but instead send video on a red, green, and blue channel as component video.
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|This audio cable is an extension cable
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for a male to male ¼” cable.
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|X-MF-XM
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!VIDEO
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|[[File:Cable 32.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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|S Video
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|XLR MALE -
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|VIDEO / AUDIO
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MINI FEMALE
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|Video Display
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|AUDIO
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|An older video cable for an older video format.
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|This ⅛” to XLR cable connects
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devices with an ⅛”  jack, such as
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Phones, iPod, MP3 player, tablet,
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laptop, or voice recorder, to a
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mixing console or speaker.
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|-
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|YPOF-MM
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!VIDEO
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|[[File:Cable 33.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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|RCA - Mini TS
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|XLR FEMALE -
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MINI MALE STEREO
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|AUDIO
 
|AUDIO
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|This cable connects a professional
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|Camera Audio
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mic to a camera, computer, recorder,
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|RCA to Mini (1/8") TS (Tip, Sleeve) for connecting audio for a consumer level camera.
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or any compatible device.
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|-
 
|-
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|X-MF-XF
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!VIDEO
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|[[File:Cable 34.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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|RCA Triple - Mini TRRS
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|XLR FEMALE -
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|VIDEO / AUDIO
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MINI FEMALE
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|Camera A/V
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|AUDIO
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|3 RCA connectors bundled and connected to a Mini (1/8") TRRS (Tip, Ring, Ring, Sleeve) for carrying Audio Left (White), Audio Right (Red), and Composite Video (Yellow).
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|This mini ⅛” female to XLR female
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cable can be used to connect the
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stereo output of an audio device
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to a single XLR line input on a
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mixing console.
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|-
 
|-
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|X-MM-XF
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!VIDEO
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|[[File:Cable 35.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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|RCA Triple - Canon Connector
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|XLR FEMALE -
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|VIDEO / AUDIO
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MINI MALE MONO
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|Camera A/V
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|AUDIO
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|3 RCA connectors bundled and connected to a Canon Brand connector for carrying Audio Left (White), Audio Right (Red), and Composite Video (Yellow).
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|This cable can be used with a  
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microphone cable, monitor speakers,  
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audio interfaces, PA applications
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and more.
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|-
 
|-
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|X-XF-XF
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!VIDEO
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|[[File:Cable 36.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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|BNC
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|(BARREL)
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|VIDEO
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XLR FEMALE -
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|Video
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|Video cable most commonly used for SD SDI or HD SDI.
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XLR MALE
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|AUDIO
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|Designed to eliminate interference
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associated with ground loops.
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|-
 
|-
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|XPEM-XF
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!VIDEO
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|[[File:Cable 37.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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|XLR S w/Transformer - Mini TRS
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|(BARREL)
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XLR FEMALE -
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−
1/4" MALE
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|AUDIO
 
|AUDIO
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|This adapter maintains the balanced
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|Camera Audio
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nature of the signal and is useful
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|This cable connects a professional mic to a consumer level camera. It may be preferable to instead record audio to a dedicated audio recorder like the Olympus Recorder rather than the consumer level camera
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for line level signals requiring connector
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changes.
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|-
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|X-BRIDG
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!DISPLAY
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|[[File:Cable 38a.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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|Mac DVI - VGA
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|Bridging Transformer
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|COMPUTER / VIDEO
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|AUDIO
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|Video Display
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|Balanced low impedance to high
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|Mac DVI to VGA
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impedance matching transformer.
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−
 
+
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Use for transmitting a low impedance
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−
 
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source to a high impedance source.
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|-
 
|-
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|X-LOPAS
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!DISPLAY
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|[[File:Cable 38b.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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|Mac Thunderbolt - VGA
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|Line Pad / LoPass
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|COMPUTER / VIDEO
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|AUDIO
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|Video Display
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|Passes low frequencies and cuts
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|Mac Thunderbolt (MiniDisplayPort) to VGA
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high frequencies. Use to balance / cut
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−
 
+
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out unwanted noise.
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|-
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|X-HIPAS
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!DISPLAY
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|[[File:Cable 38c.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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|DVI - VGA
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|HI-LO / HiPass
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|COMPUTER / VIDEO
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|AUDIO
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|Video Display
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|Cuts low frequencies and passes
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|DVI to VGA
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high frequencies. Use to balance /
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cut out unwanted noise.
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|-
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|X-PRESE
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!DISPLAY
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|[[File:Cable 38d.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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|VGA mini - VGA
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|Phase
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|COMPUTER / VIDEO
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|AUDIO
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|Video Display
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|Takes a signal and puts it 180º out
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|VGA mini to VGA
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of phase. Use to invert an electrical
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+
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signal.
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|X-RESPON
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!DISPLAY
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|[[File:Cable 38e.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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|HDMI
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|Response Shaper
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|COMPUTER / VIDEO
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|AUDIO
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|Video Display
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|Cuts frequencies at 5k. Use this to
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|Normal HDMI cable
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balance / cut out unwanted noise.
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|XPEM-XM
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!DISPLAY
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|[[File:Cable 39.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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|HDMI micro
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|XLR MALE -
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|COMPUTER / VIDEO
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1/4" MALE
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|Video Display
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|AUDIO
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|HDMI to HDMI micro
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|This cable is designed to connect
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gear with balanced phone outputs
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to gear with XLR inputs. It is ideal
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for use in a variety of audio
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applications.
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|XPEM-XF
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!DISPLAY
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|[[File:Cable 40.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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|HDMI - VGA
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|XLR FEMALE -
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|COMPUTER / VIDEO
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1/4" MALE
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|Video Display
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|AUDIO
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|HDMI to VGA
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|This cable is designed to connect
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gear with balanced phone outputs to
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gear with XLR inputs. It is ideal for
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use in a variety of audio applications.
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|YPEM-XM
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!DISPLAY
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|[[File:Cable 41.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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|HDMI - Thunderbolt
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|XLR MALE -
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|COMPUTER / VIDEO
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1/4" MALE Y
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|Video Display
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|AUDIO
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|Thunderbolt
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|This cable is perfect for connecting
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microphones with 1/4 inch jack to
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cameras, camcorders, or other
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professional audio equipments with
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XLR connector. Suitable for mic, mixer,
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+
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amplifier, home theater and other
+
−
 
+
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environments.
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|-
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|YPEM-XF
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!DISPLAY
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|[[File:Cable 42.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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|VGA w/Audio
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|XLR FEMALE -
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|COMPUTER / VIDEO
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1/4" MALE Y
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|Video Display
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|AUDIO
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|VGA cable, these don't carry audio, but there is a Mini (1/8") cable bundled for carrying audio.
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|This cable is perfect for connecting
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microphones with 1/4 inch jack to
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+
−
cameras, camcorders, or other
+
−
 
+
−
professional audio equipments with
+
−
 
+
−
XLR connector. Suitable for mic, mixer,
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−
 
+
−
amplifier, home theater and other
+
−
 
+
−
environments.
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|-
 
|-
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|X-XM-XM
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!DISPLAY
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|[[File:Cable 43.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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|VGA
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|XLR MALE -
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|COMPUTER / VIDEO
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XLR MALE
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|Video Display
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|AUDIO
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|VGA cable, these dont carry audio.
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|Designed to change an XLR input
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−
into an XLR output.
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|-
 
|-
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|X-XF-XF
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!DISPLAY
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|[[File:Cable 44.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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|HDMI Mini
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|XLR FEMALE -
+
|COMPUTER / VIDEO
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XLR FEMALE
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|Video Display
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|AUDIO
+
|HDMI to HDMI mini
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|Designed to change an XLR output
+
−
into an XLR input.
+
 
|-
 
|-
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|Y-XF-XM
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!DISPLAY
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|[[File:Cable 45.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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|USB C Display Adapter
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|XLR MALE -
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|COMPUTER / VIDEO
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XLR FEMALE Y
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|Video Display
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|AUDIO
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|An adapter that uses a USB C connector like from a modern laptop and connects to the display connector types; HDMI, VGA, DVI.
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|This cable is designed to connect two
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XLR outputs to one XLR input. It may be
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used to connect two microphones to one
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channel on a mixing console when a second channel is unavailable.
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|-
 
|-
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|Y-XM-XF
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!COMPUTER
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|[[File:Cable 46.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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|USB A - B
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|XLR FEMALE -
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|COMPUTER
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XLR MALE Y
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|Data
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|AUDIO
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|For Data Connections
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|This Y-cable is designed to connect
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|-
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an XLR output to two XLR inputs. It is
+
!COMPUTER
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|Card Reader
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ideal for assigning the signal from a
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|COMPUTER
−
 
+
|Data
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microphone to two channels on a  
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|Transfurs various data cards (includeing SD) to USB mini
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+
|-
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mixing console.
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!COMPUTER
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|USB mini
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|COMPUTER
 +
|Data
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|For Data Connections from USB normal to mini
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|-
 +
!COMPUTER
 +
|USB micro
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|COMPUTER
 +
|Data
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|For Data Connections from USB normal to micro
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|-
 +
!COMPUTER
 +
|USB P - S
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|COMPUTER
 +
|Data
 +
|For USB Extensions
 +
|-
 +
!COMPUTER
 +
|Firewire
 +
|COMPUTER
 +
|Data
 +
|For Data Connections
 +
|-
 +
!COMPUTER
 +
|Phone connector
 +
|COMPUTER
 +
|Phone
 +
|Phone Connector
 +
|-
 +
!COMPUTER
 +
|Ethernet
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|COMPUTER
 +
|Data
 +
|Cable often used to connect a computer to a router for internet access without relying on Wifi
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|-
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!COMPUTER
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|Coax
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|COMPUTER
 +
|Data
 +
|Often used for RF receiver connection, transmitting home internet and cable, and other things. (Technical side-note, the cable is Coaxial [ the same as BNC and RCA] while the connector is called F-Type)
 
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[[Category:Media Loan Catalogs]]

Latest revision as of 12:06, 17 March 2026

This is a list of most of the cables and adapters that Media Loan offers as part of general access (meaning any enrolled students can check them out). The Table should provide enough information to determine which cable or adapter you need, but for more information call or visit media loan for assistance.

In the name column, you will see P or S as part of some names, this is to indicate of the connector is a Plug or a Socket. Plug and Socket is a more technical and appropriate term than the often used connector description of Male and Female to describe if the connector is an extruding piece of metal (plug, male) or a hole that the metal goes into (socket, female). A dash mark in the name column indicates that the cable has 2 different ends like 1/4"-Mini means that it is a 1/4" on one end and it goes to a Mini on the other end.

Group Name Category Most Common Use Description
AUDIO Mini - 1/4" Dual AUDIO iPod Mini (1/8") splits to two 1/4" for stereo audio output from an iPod or laptop to other audio equipment.
AUDIO 1/4" - Mini AUDIO Headphones Headphones plug adapter
AUDIO Mini - 1/4" AUDIO Headphones Headphones plug adapter
AUDIO Mini w/Screw - 1/4" AUDIO Headphones Headphones plug adapter
AUDIO Mini - RCA Dual AUDIO iPod Typically used to get stereo audio signal from an iPod or laptop and send it into a device with 2 RCA sockets for 2 channels of the stereo signal
AUDIO RCA Stereo AUDIO / VIDEO Home Audio For connecting stereo speakers or other audio devices that have two RCA connectors at both ends.
AUDIO Headphone Splitter AUDIO Headphones A cable that connects Mini (1/8") plug to two Mini (1/8") sockets. It allows two headphones to connect to one socket and both get stereo signal.
AUDIO RCA P - S AUDIO / VIDEO Home Audio RCA extended that has an RCA plug on one end and socket on another. This is not advised to be used to make really long RCA connections because this is an "unbalanced signal" and is vulnerable to adding noise at longer lengths.
AUDIO RCA P - P AUDIO / VIDEO Home Audio A standard RCA plug to plug cable that could be used for a single signal audio left, right or video.
AUDIO MINI P - S AUDIO iPod Mini (1/8") extender is used for increasing the reach of a mini connection.
AUDIO MINI P - P AUDIO iPod Mini (1/8") cable used to connect an iPod (among other things) with audio equipment.
AUDIO 1/4" - RCA AUDIO PA 1/4" plug to RCA plug connects various audio equipment with compatible sockets.
AUDIO 1/4" S Barrel AUDIO PA 1/4" socket barrel allows two 1/4" plugs to connect. It is advised to have the same pin count on both sides like 2 pin to 2 pin or 3 pin to 3 pin.
AUDIO 1/4" TS AUDIO Guitar/ keyboards 1/4" audio cable is TS (Tip, Sleeve) meaning it is used for unbalanced signals.
AUDIO 1/4" TRS AUDIO PA 1/4" audio cable is TRS (Tip, Ring, Sleeve) meaning is is used to 1 balanced signal or can carry two unbalanced signals.
AUDIO 1/4" TRS P - S AUDIO PA 1/4" audio extended plug to socket is TRS (Tip, Ring, Sleeve) meaning is is used to 1 balanced signal or can carry two unbalanced signals.
AUDIO DI Box AUDIO Guitar/ keyboards Connects an unbalanced 1/4" cable to a balanced XLR Cable. It additionally helps with ground loops, impedance matching and preventing electromagnetic noise from being introduced to the signal. The DI Box has the added benefit of switches for a pad, ground lift, as well as an unchanged output of the input so you could connect a guitar cable to the DI Box and have that output to an amp via "1/4" thru" as well the balanced XLR output for connecting to a mixer.
AUDIO 1/4" to XLR Hilow AUDIO Guitar/ keyboards Connects an unbalanced 1/4" socket to a balanced XLR Cable. It additionally helps with ground loops, impedance matching and preventing electromagnetic noise from being introduced to the signal.
AUDIO XLR S Barrel AUDIO PA XLR barrel with sockets at both ends, used for connecting 2 XLR plugs.
AUDIO XLR P Barrel AUDIO PA XLR barrel with plugs at both ends, used for connecting 2 XLR socket.
AUDIO XLR P - 1/4" TRS AUDIO PA XLR plug to 1/4" plug with TRS (Tip, Ring, Sleeve) for getting a balanced signal from XLR to 1/4" likely to be used for mixer to speaker connections.
AUDIO XLR S - 1/4" TRS AUDIO PA XLR socket to 1/4" plug with TRS (Tip, Ring, Sleeve) for getting a balanced signal from XLR to 1/4" likely to be used for mixer to speaker connections.
AUDIO XLR - USB B AUDIO / COMPUTER Mic This can be used to put an XLR microphone signal into a computer. It is a small interface for a single XLR connection to be digitized and turned into a USB type B (version 2) connection. Media Loan also has other interfaces if you want to record more signals.
AUDIO Mic Splitter AUDIO Mic Allows a XLR connection to be doubled so the same signal be send to difference places. If in an Audio Studio, this could instead be done in the patch bay via the mults.
VIDEO RCA Triple VIDEO / AUDIO Video Display 3 RCA connectors bundled for Audio Left (White), Audio Right (Red), and Composite Video (Yellow).
VIDEO Component Adapter VIDEO / AUDIO Video Display 3 RCA connectors bundled and connected to a DSLR connector. No audio is carried, but instead send video on a red, green, and blue channel as component video.
VIDEO S Video VIDEO / AUDIO Video Display An older video cable for an older video format.
VIDEO RCA - Mini TS AUDIO Camera Audio RCA to Mini (1/8") TS (Tip, Sleeve) for connecting audio for a consumer level camera.
VIDEO RCA Triple - Mini TRRS VIDEO / AUDIO Camera A/V 3 RCA connectors bundled and connected to a Mini (1/8") TRRS (Tip, Ring, Ring, Sleeve) for carrying Audio Left (White), Audio Right (Red), and Composite Video (Yellow).
VIDEO RCA Triple - Canon Connector VIDEO / AUDIO Camera A/V 3 RCA connectors bundled and connected to a Canon Brand connector for carrying Audio Left (White), Audio Right (Red), and Composite Video (Yellow).
VIDEO BNC VIDEO Video Video cable most commonly used for SD SDI or HD SDI.
VIDEO XLR S w/Transformer - Mini TRS AUDIO Camera Audio This cable connects a professional mic to a consumer level camera. It may be preferable to instead record audio to a dedicated audio recorder like the Olympus Recorder rather than the consumer level camera
DISPLAY Mac DVI - VGA COMPUTER / VIDEO Video Display Mac DVI to VGA
DISPLAY Mac Thunderbolt - VGA COMPUTER / VIDEO Video Display Mac Thunderbolt (MiniDisplayPort) to VGA
DISPLAY DVI - VGA COMPUTER / VIDEO Video Display DVI to VGA
DISPLAY VGA mini - VGA COMPUTER / VIDEO Video Display VGA mini to VGA
DISPLAY HDMI COMPUTER / VIDEO Video Display Normal HDMI cable
DISPLAY HDMI micro COMPUTER / VIDEO Video Display HDMI to HDMI micro
DISPLAY HDMI - VGA COMPUTER / VIDEO Video Display HDMI to VGA
DISPLAY HDMI - Thunderbolt COMPUTER / VIDEO Video Display Thunderbolt
DISPLAY VGA w/Audio COMPUTER / VIDEO Video Display VGA cable, these don't carry audio, but there is a Mini (1/8") cable bundled for carrying audio.
DISPLAY VGA COMPUTER / VIDEO Video Display VGA cable, these dont carry audio.
DISPLAY HDMI Mini COMPUTER / VIDEO Video Display HDMI to HDMI mini
DISPLAY USB C Display Adapter COMPUTER / VIDEO Video Display An adapter that uses a USB C connector like from a modern laptop and connects to the display connector types; HDMI, VGA, DVI.
COMPUTER USB A - B COMPUTER Data For Data Connections
COMPUTER Card Reader COMPUTER Data Transfurs various data cards (includeing SD) to USB mini
COMPUTER USB mini COMPUTER Data For Data Connections from USB normal to mini
COMPUTER USB micro COMPUTER Data For Data Connections from USB normal to micro
COMPUTER USB P - S COMPUTER Data For USB Extensions
COMPUTER Firewire COMPUTER Data For Data Connections
COMPUTER Phone connector COMPUTER Phone Phone Connector
COMPUTER Ethernet COMPUTER Data Cable often used to connect a computer to a router for internet access without relying on Wifi
COMPUTER Coax COMPUTER Data Often used for RF receiver connection, transmitting home internet and cable, and other things. (Technical side-note, the cable is Coaxial [ the same as BNC and RCA] while the connector is called F-Type)
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