MacDaddy Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Hi all! I need a bit of advice on audio connections. The outs on my audio converter are 1/4" jack. The ins on my (powered) studio monitors are 1/4 jack & RCA. Does it matter which I use? So either, jack to jack lead (would a short guitar lead do?), or jack to RCA? Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Electrically there's no difference, but jack leads would probably be more robust. Assuming they'll be plugged in and stay there, it's worth getting good quality stuff, without going to the ridiculous extremes of 'snake oil' cables. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidder652003 Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 (edited) I'd go jack to jack, more robust as Dad says, Lynx cables are good value/quality mix (on ebay). https://custom-lynx.co.uk/ Edited August 8, 2020 by skidder652003 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoTimesBass Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Ditto jack-to-jack option, but the connections are likely to be balanced so you'd be better with TRS jacks and cable rather than a guitar lead if the input on the monitors are balaced too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 If there's a provision for RCA (phono...) plugs, the inputs are unlikely to be balanced. Knowing make/model of both interface and monitors would help confirmation. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted August 8, 2020 Author Share Posted August 8, 2020 29 minutes ago, Dad3353 said: If there's a provision for RCA (phono...) plugs, the inputs are unlikely to be balanced. Knowing make/model of both interface and monitors would help confirmation. Samson Resolv 65a active studio monitors, and Zoom TAC 2R Thunderbolt Audio Converter. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoTimesBass Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Yes, both are balanced so you need TRS jacks and suitable cable, something like this https://directcablesystems.com/professional-stereo-jack-to-jack.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chienmortbb Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 AS someone that makes cables,. I would go jack-jack. The outer on a phono plgb is very variable in the amount of force it imparts to the socket. I have had good brand's plugs that either barely touch the outer connection of the socket or are so tight you risk damaging the socket or its mounting if you force it. Add the fact the the jack inputs are TRS/Balanced amd it is a no-brainer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chienmortbb Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 On 08/08/2020 at 20:33, TwoTimesBass said: Yes, both are balanced so you need TRS jacks and suitable cable, something like this https://directcablesystems.com/professional-stereo-jack-to-jack.html Thwey look like good cables at a good price (almost too good) however the delivery charges look a bit steep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidder652003 Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 (edited) £1.50 https://custom-lynx.co.uk/product/custom-lynx-6-35mm-1-4-stereo-trs-jack-cables-balanced/ or really push the boat out £4.98 https://custom-lynx.co.uk/product/pcl_/ Edited August 31, 2020 by skidder652003 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted August 31, 2020 Author Share Posted August 31, 2020 Thanks for the replies, sorted now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoTimesBass Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 5 hours ago, Chienmortbb said: Thwey look like good cables at a good price (almost too good) however the delivery charges look a bit steep. Yes, delivery is pricey if you're only buying on-off cables, it's the same price for up to 30kg. They supply some of the big PA companies, i was recommended them as an alternative to VDC when we were doing a big cable order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chienmortbb Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 (edited) 20 hours ago, skidder652003 said: £1.50 https://custom-lynx.co.uk/product/custom-lynx-6-35mm-1-4-stereo-trs-jack-cables-balanced/ or really push the boat out £4.98 https://custom-lynx.co.uk/product/pcl_/ I would avoid the cheap ones, not just from Lynx, but any that have moulded plugs. That means no screening you cannot see the quality of the workmanship. The dearer ones should be OK. Edited September 1, 2020 by Chienmortbb changed emphasis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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