D-Sub vs VGA: Is it even a debate? Arguably, they’re the same thing. To be more specific, VGA is a video connection standard or A/V interface (more video than audio, to be honest) for PC monitors that make use of the 15-pin D-subminiature, D-Sub, D-SUB, or D-sub connector. To compare them is an act of disambiguating what they… Read More »
The whole point of a sound system is to relish the enthralling experience of the audio, whether it’s music, a comedy album, or a podcast. Nothing wrecks the stereo vibe and the musicality of your room quite like a compromised sound system that has less-than-perfect sound quality. This is especially true if you’ve been hearing sound at high-fidelity… Read More »
The 3.5-millimeter phone connectors for audio output and composite video are typically used by consumer electronics such as portable DVD players, camcorders, and digital cameras. They’re typical of the TS, TRS, or TRRS connector variety. TS or Tip Sleeve is the most basic of phone connectors. TRS or Tip, Ring, and Sleeve connectors are used for mono unbalanced… Read More »
A TS connector is an unbalanced cable connector type while TRS is a balanced cable connector type. With that said, what’s a balanced cable? How are they different from unbalanced cables? What’s a connector? What is TS? What is TRS? What’s the difference between these cable types? In this guide, we will cover the key differences between the… Read More »
As far as audio is concerned, the most common cable connectors include TRS and XLR for balanced connections. There are also other types of audio connectors for unbalanced connections known as banana plugs, SpeakON, RCA, and TS. With that said, what’s the difference between an unbalanced and balanced connection? Also, as far as XLR vs TRS is concerned,… Read More »