what's the proper term for a mini-rca jack?

[rudeguy]

I need to order a long one of these and can't remember what the proper term is. Its not a 3.5....is it?

 

[Leros]

mini jack
3.5 mm
1/8"

take your pick, oh and i looked it up just to be safe
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TRS_connector

 

[rudeguy]

Originally posted by: Leros
mini jack
3.5 mm
1/8"

take your pick, oh and i looked it up just to be safe
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TRS_connector

Thanks. I've always called it just a mini, but monoprice calls it a 3.5.

 

[Lean L]

? rca = composite

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RCA_cable

 

[Chaotic42]

Apparently it's called TRS. I've always called it a mini.

 

[Whoozyerdaddy]

There's only one size of RCA jack....

 

[CZroe]

Originally posted by: iamanidiot
? rca = composite

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RCA_cable

You mean, Cinch connector. Composite is a signal and isn't specific to the connector.

 

[WTT0001]

RCA "jacks" only come in one size. "Phone" style jacks come in two sizes, 1/8" (3.5 mm) and 1/4", and two types, TR and TRS (Tip-Ring, 2 contact areas, and Tip-Ring-Sleeve, 3 contact areas). Headphones use TRS (Right-Left-Ground). Pro-Audio uses both, TR (Unbalanced, for instruments like guitars, keyboards, etc.) and TRS (Balanced, used for interconnects, etc.).

Confused? Anyway, 1/8"/3.5 mm TRS is probably what you were looking for.

WTT

Edit: I forget, There is a third type. Cell phones use a 2.5 mm version with 3 or 4 contact areas (R/L/Mic/Ground).

Edit 2: Here is the wikipedia version Link

 

[Howard]

Originally posted by: WTT0001
TR and TRS (Tip-Ring, 2 contact areas, and Tip-Ring-Sleeve, 3 contact areas). Headphones use TRS (Right-Left-Ground). [/L]

Aw, come on, man.