1. Signal Flow
All signals leave one component and enter another. IN
OUT

2. Signal Flow
Connect these components with a cable. IN
OUT

3. Signal Flow
At the end of each cable, there is a connector. Connectors are specific to the components used and signals that are being sent.

4. Mini Plug 3/8 inch stereo or mono plug Consumer electronics
Headphones, iPod
Does not connect to audio console

5. RCA Red & white for audio, yellow for video Consumer electronics
Playstation, VCRs, some dvd players
Does not connect to audio console

6. Weak signal, preamp needed
XLR
Balanced audio cable
Professional audio
Microphones
Weak signal, preamp needed

7. 1/4 inch plug Musical instruments Guitars Line level, no preamp needed
Stereo
1/4 inch plug
Musical instruments
Guitars
Line level, no preamp needed