audio cables

Stereo system veins

Audio cables are wires designed to transmit sound signals between devices—connecting microphones to mixers, instruments to amplifiers, speakers to receivers.

Different types serve different purposes: balanced cables like XLR reduce interference over long runs, while unbalanced cables like standard instrument cables work for shorter distances.

I need longer audio cables to reach the stage monitors.

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  • XLRBalanced audio connector
  • RCAHistoric electronics corporation acronym
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  • plugSomething that blocks openings
  • connectorThing that joins others

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Opposites
wired vs. wireless transmission

audio cablesBluetooth

Short-range wireless protocol

Bluetooth audio · wireless transmission · wireless speakers · wireless headphones · AirPlay

signal type

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Wires that transmit electricity

HDMI cables · data cables · power cords · coaxial cables

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G