Cable Connectors For Video and Audio
Dec 13, 2015
Cable Connectors
For Video and Audio
XLR
Most microphones in the studio will use XLR Cables.
Mini-Stereo (TRS)
These are typically used for headsets and other small
audio devices.
¼” Stereo (TRS)
These cables are also used for headsets and other audio
devices.
RCA
These are typically used for composite audio and video.
BNC
These cables can be used for video or audio devices.
Coaxial Cable
These cables can be used for video and/or audio devices.
HDMI
These cables send high-definition video and audio
signals to an HDTV.
S-Video
S-Video cables are used to send a video signal to a monitor or other device. These
cables do not transmit audio.
FireWire
These cables are similar to USB cables, but carry a significantly larger amount of data. They are frequently used
to transfer video from a camera to a computer.
USB
These cables are used for plug-and-play computer devices. These may be used to
connect a camera to a computer.