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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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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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|[[File:Cable 1.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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|MINI MALE -  
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|Mini - 1/4" Dual
 
|AUDIO
 
|AUDIO
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|Extension cable for microphones, headphones, smartphones, tablets, or other media players.
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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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|1/4" - Mini
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|[[File:Cable 2.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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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, headphones, smartphones, tablets, or other media players.
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|Headphones
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|Headphones plug adapter
 
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|X-MM-MM
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|Mini - 1/4"
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|[[File:Cable 3.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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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, headphones, smartphones, tablets, or other media players.
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|Headphones
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|Headphones plug adapter
 
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|Y-MM-MF
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|Mini w/Screw - 1/4"
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|[[File:Cable 4.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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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, headphones, smartphones, tablets, or other media players.
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|Headphones
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|Headphones plug adapter
 
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|XPOFPOM
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|Mini - RCA Dual
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|[[File:Cable 5.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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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 your mono cable, subwoofer cable, digital audio cable or video cable whilst 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 high-fidelity (HiFi) systems. The split RCA on one end allows you to connect to 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, tablet, or MP3 player to a speaker, stereo receiver, or other RCA-enabled device.
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|iPod
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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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|XMF-POF
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|RCA Stereo
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|[[File:Cable 8.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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|AUDIO / VIDEO
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|RCA MALE -
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|Home Audio
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MINI FEMALE
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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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|This cable adapter allows you to plug a separate ⅛” cable into this adapter and then connect to RCA auxiliary inputs on your sound system or other device.
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|YPOM-MM
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|Headphone Splitter
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|[[File:Cable 9.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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|RCA MALE Y -
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MINI MALE
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|AUDIO
 
|AUDIO
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|Adapter cable connects various audio
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|Headphones
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devices with various kinds of stereo players.
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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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|YPOF-MM
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|RCA P - S
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|[[File:Cable 10.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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|AUDIO / VIDEO
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|RCA FEMALE Y -
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|Home Audio
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MINI MALE
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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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|AUDIO
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|This adaptor is for converting sound from a computer or any other source that outputs a ⅛” connector to a receiver, amp, or any device that uses a stereo RCA input.
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|YPOMPOF
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|RCA P - P
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|[[File:Cable 11.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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|AUDIO / VIDEO
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|RCA FEMALE -  
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|Home Audio
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RCA MALE Y
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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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|AUDIO/
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VIDEO
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|Adaptor or extension to a split RCA cable. Converts the signal from dual RCA jacks (stereo) to a single RCA jack (mono)
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|YPOFPOM
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|MINI P - S
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|[[File:Cable 12.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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|RCA FEMALE Y -  
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RCA MALE
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|AUDIO/
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VIDEO
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|Split RCA cable to single. Use to split any RCA jack into two jacks.
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|XPOMPOM
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|[[File:Cable 14.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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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 devices. (mono)
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|iPod
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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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|MINI P - P
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|[[File:Cable 15.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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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 audio devices. (stereo)
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|iPod
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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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|1/4" - RCA
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|[[File:Cable 16.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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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 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 to RCA for amplifiers, Hi Fi stereo audio system, speakers, recording equipment, home theater system etc.
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|PA
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|1/4" plug to RCA plug connects various audio equipment with compatible sockets.
 
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|YPOFPEM
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|1/4" S Barrel
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|[[File:Cable 18.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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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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|1/4" TS
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|[[File:Cable 19.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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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 ¼” Stereo and split RCA, so you can connect between speakers and audio devices that don't both have the same connection types.
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|Guitar/ keyboards
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|1/4" audio cable is TS (Tip, Sleeve) meaning it is used for unbalanced signals.  
 
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|YPEFPOF
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|1/4" TRS
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|[[File:Cable 20.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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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 1/4 “ cable to a RCA cable, used for splitting to multiple inputs.
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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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|XPEFPEF
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|1/4" TRS P - S
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|[[File:Cable 21.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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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 with phone plugs. It works with mono or stereo plugs.
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|PA
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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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|X-MM-PEF
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|DI Box
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|[[File:Cable 22.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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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 a small stereo 1/8" mini male.
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|Guitar/ keyboards
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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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|1/4" to XLR Hilow
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|[[File:Cable 23.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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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, or iPod with a ⅛” jack output with an AV receiver, amplifier, mixer, Hi-Fi stereo audio system, recording equipment, or speakers with dual ¼” jack inputs.
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|Guitar/ keyboards
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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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|XPOF-XF
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| XLR S Barrel
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|[[File:Cable 24.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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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 outputs into a standalone recorder's RCA inputs, as well as other dives with the same outputs/inputs.
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|PA
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|XLR barrel with sockets at both ends, used for connecting 2 XLR plugs.
 
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|XPOM-XF
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| XLR P Barrel
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|[[File:Cable 25.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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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 into an unbalanced signal. This is good for sending audio signals from an XLR source to an RCA input or vice versa.
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|PA
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|XLR barrel with plugs at both ends, used for connecting 2 XLR socket.
 
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|XPOM-XM
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|XLR P - 1/4" TRS
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|[[File:Cable 26.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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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 into an unbalanced signal. This is good for sending audio signals from an XLR source to an RCA input or vice versa.
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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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|XPOF-XM
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|XLR S - 1/4" TRS
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|[[File:Cable 27.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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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 into an unbalanced signal. This is good for sending audio signals from an XLR source to an RCA input or vice versa.
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|PA
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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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|YPEFPEM
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|XLR - USB B
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|[[File:Cable 28.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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|AUDIO / COMPUTER
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|1/4" MALE -
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|Mic
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1/4" FEMALE Y
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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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|AUDIO
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|For extending a ¼” male cable into a dual ¼” female cable.
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|YPEMPOM
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|Mic Splitter
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|[[File:Cable 29.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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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 to Dual RCA for amplifiers, Hi Fi stereo audio system, speakers, recording equipment, home theater system etc.
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|Mic
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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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|XPEMPEM
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|[[File:Cable 30.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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|1/4" MALE -
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1/4" MALE
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|AUDIO
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|The audio cable male to male connectors are compatible with microphones, musical  instruments, guitars, amplifiers, audio consoles, mixer audio, and much more.
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|RCA Triple
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|VIDEO / AUDIO
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|Video Display
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|3 RCA connectors bundled for Audio Left (White), Audio Right (Red), and Composite Video (Yellow).
 
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|XPEFPEM
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|Component Adapter
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|[[File:Cable 31.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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|VIDEO / AUDIO
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|1/4" MALE -
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|Video Display
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1/4" FEMALE
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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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|AUDIO
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|This audio cable is an extension cable for a male to male ¼” cable.
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|X-MF-XM
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|S Video
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|[[File:Cable 32.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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|VIDEO / AUDIO
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|XLR MALE -
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|Video Display
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MINI FEMALE
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|An older video cable for an older video format.
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|AUDIO
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|This ⅛” to XLR cable connects devices with an ⅛”  jack, such as Phones, iPod, MP3 player, tablet, laptop, or voice recorder, to a mixing console or speaker.
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|YPOF-MM
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|RCA - Mini TS
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|[[File:Cable 33.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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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 mic to a camera, computer, recorder, or any compatible device.
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|Camera Audio
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|RCA to Mini (1/8") TS (Tip, Sleeve) for connecting audio for a consumer level camera.
 
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|X-MF-XF
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|RCA Triple - Mini TRRS
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|[[File:Cable 34.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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|VIDEO / AUDIO
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|XLR FEMALE -
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|Camera A/V
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MINI FEMALE
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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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|AUDIO
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|This mini ⅛” female to XLR female cable can be used to connect the stereo output of an audio device to a single XLR line input on a mixing console.
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|X-MM-XF
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|RCA Triple - Canon Connector
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|[[File:Cable 35.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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|VIDEO / AUDIO
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|XLR FEMALE -
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|Camera A/V
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MINI MALE MONO
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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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|AUDIO
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|This cable can be used with a microphone cable, monitor speakers, audio interfaces, PA applications and more.
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|X-XF-XF
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|BNC
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|[[File:Cable 36.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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|VIDEO
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|(BARREL)
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|Video
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XLR FEMALE -
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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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|XLR S w/Transformer - Mini TRS
 
|AUDIO
 
|AUDIO
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|Designed to eliminate interference associated with ground loops.
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|Camera Audio
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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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|XPEM-XF
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! rowspan="12" |D
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|[[File:Cable 37.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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|(BARREL)
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XLR FEMALE -
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1/4" MALE
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I
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|AUDIO
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|This adapter maintains the balanced nature of the signal and is useful for line level signals requiring connector changes.
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P
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L
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A
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|Mac DVI - VGA
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|COMPUTER / VIDEO
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|Video Display
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|Mac DVI to VGA
 
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|X-BRIDG
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|Mac Thunderbolt - VGA
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|[[File:Cable 38a.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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|COMPUTER / VIDEO
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|Bridging Transformer
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|Video Display
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|AUDIO
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|Mac Thunderbolt (MiniDisplayPort) to VGA
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|Balanced low impedance to high impedance matching transformer. Use for transmitting a low impedance source to a high impedance source.
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|X-LOPAS
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|DVI - VGA
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|[[File:Cable 38b.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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|COMPUTER / VIDEO
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|Line Pad / LoPass
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|Video Display
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|AUDIO
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|DVI to VGA
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|Passes low frequencies and cuts high frequencies. Use to balance / cut out unwanted noise.
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|X-HIPAS
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|VGA mini - VGA
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|[[File:Cable 38c.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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|COMPUTER / VIDEO
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|HI-LO / HiPass
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|Video Display
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|AUDIO
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|VGA mini to VGA
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|Cuts low frequencies and passes high frequencies. Use to balance / cut out unwanted noise.
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|X-PRESE
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|HDMI
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|[[File:Cable 38d.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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|COMPUTER / VIDEO
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|Phase
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|Video Display
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|AUDIO
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|Normal HDMI cable
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|Takes a signal and puts it 180º out of phase. Use to invert an electrical signal.
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|X-RESPON
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|HDMI micro
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|[[File:Cable 38e.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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|COMPUTER / VIDEO
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|Response Shaper
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|Video Display
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|AUDIO
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|HDMI to HDMI micro
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|Cuts frequencies at 5k. Use this to balance / cut out unwanted noise.
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|XPEM-XM
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|HDMI - VGA
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|[[File:Cable 39.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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|COMPUTER / VIDEO
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|XLR MALE -
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|Video Display
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1/4" MALE
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|HDMI to VGA
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|AUDIO
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|This cable is designed to connect gear with balanced phone outputs to gear with XLR inputs. It is ideal for use in a variety of audio applications.
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|-
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|XPEM-XF
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|HDMI - Thunderbolt
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|[[File:Cable 40.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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|COMPUTER / VIDEO
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|XLR FEMALE -
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|Video Display
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1/4" MALE
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|Thunderbolt
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|AUDIO
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|This cable is designed to connect gear with balanced phone outputs to gear with XLR inputs. It is ideal for use in a variety of audio applications.
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|-
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|YPEM-XM
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|VGA w/Audio
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|[[File:Cable 41.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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|COMPUTER / VIDEO
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|XLR MALE -
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|Video Display
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1/4" MALE Y
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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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|AUDIO
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|This cable is perfect for connecting
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microphones with 1/4 inch jack to cameras, camcorders, or other professional audio equipments with XLR connector. Suitable for mic, mixer, amplifier, home theater and other environments.
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|-
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|YPEM-XF
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|VGA
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|[[File:Cable 42.jpg|centre|thumb|200x200px]]
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|COMPUTER / VIDEO
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|XLR FEMALE -
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|Video Display
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|VGA cable, these dont carry audio.
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|HDMI Mini
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|XLR MALE -
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XLR MALE
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|HDMI to HDMI mini
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|AUDIO
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|Designed to change an XLR input into an XLR output.
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|X-XF-XF
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|USB C Display Adapter
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|XLR FEMALE -
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|Video Display
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XLR FEMALE
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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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|AUDIO
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|Designed to change an XLR output into an XLR input.
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|AUDIO
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|This cable is designed to connect two XLR outputs to one XLR input. It may be used to connect two microphones to one channel on a mixing console when a second channel is unavailable.
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|Card Reader
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|XLR FEMALE -
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|Data
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XLR MALE Y
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|Transfurs various data cards (includeing SD) to USB mini
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|AUDIO
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|This Y-cable is designed to connect an XLR output to two XLR inputs. It is ideal for assigning the signal from a microphone to two channels on a mixing console.
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|USB micro
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|COMPUTER
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|Data
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|For Data Connections from USB normal to micro
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|USB P - S
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|COMPUTER
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|Data
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|For USB Extensions
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|Firewire
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|COMPUTER
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|Data
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|For Data Connections
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|Phone connector
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|Phone
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|Phone Connector
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|COMPUTER
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Latest revision as of 15:26, 2 March 2021

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
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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.
1/4" - Mini AUDIO Headphones Headphones plug adapter
Mini - 1/4" AUDIO Headphones Headphones plug adapter
Mini w/Screw - 1/4" AUDIO Headphones Headphones plug adapter
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
RCA Stereo AUDIO / VIDEO Home Audio For connecting stereo speakers or other audio devices that have two RCA connectors at both ends.
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.
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.
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.
MINI P - S AUDIO iPod Mini (1/8") extender is used for increasing the reach of a mini connection.
MINI P - P AUDIO iPod Mini (1/8") cable used to connect an iPod (among other things) with audio equipment.
1/4" - RCA AUDIO PA 1/4" plug to RCA plug connects various audio equipment with compatible sockets.
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.
1/4" TS AUDIO Guitar/ keyboards 1/4" audio cable is TS (Tip, Sleeve) meaning it is used for unbalanced signals.
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.
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.
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.
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.
XLR S Barrel AUDIO PA XLR barrel with sockets at both ends, used for connecting 2 XLR plugs.
XLR P Barrel AUDIO PA XLR barrel with plugs at both ends, used for connecting 2 XLR socket.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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RCA Triple VIDEO / AUDIO Video Display 3 RCA connectors bundled for Audio Left (White), Audio Right (Red), and Composite Video (Yellow).
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.
S Video VIDEO / AUDIO Video Display An older video cable for an older video format.
RCA - Mini TS AUDIO Camera Audio RCA to Mini (1/8") TS (Tip, Sleeve) for connecting audio for a consumer level camera.
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).
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).
BNC VIDEO Video Video cable most commonly used for SD SDI or HD SDI.
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
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Mac DVI - VGA COMPUTER / VIDEO Video Display Mac DVI to VGA
Mac Thunderbolt - VGA COMPUTER / VIDEO Video Display Mac Thunderbolt (MiniDisplayPort) to VGA
DVI - VGA COMPUTER / VIDEO Video Display DVI to VGA
VGA mini - VGA COMPUTER / VIDEO Video Display VGA mini to VGA
HDMI COMPUTER / VIDEO Video Display Normal HDMI cable
HDMI micro COMPUTER / VIDEO Video Display HDMI to HDMI micro
HDMI - VGA COMPUTER / VIDEO Video Display HDMI to VGA
HDMI - Thunderbolt COMPUTER / VIDEO Video Display Thunderbolt
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.
VGA COMPUTER / VIDEO Video Display VGA cable, these dont carry audio.
HDMI Mini COMPUTER / VIDEO Video Display HDMI to HDMI mini
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.
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USB A - B COMPUTER Data For Data Connections
Card Reader COMPUTER Data Transfurs various data cards (includeing SD) to USB mini
USB mini COMPUTER Data For Data Connections from USB normal to mini
USB micro COMPUTER Data For Data Connections from USB normal to micro
USB P - S COMPUTER Data For USB Extensions
Firewire COMPUTER Data For Data Connections
Phone connector COMPUTER Phone Phone Connector
Ethernet COMPUTER Data Cable often used to connect a computer to a router for internet access without relying on Wifi
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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