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Audio Gear Glossary
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3 terms in Cables & Connectors
XLR (Balanced Audio Connector)A 3-pin professional audio connector used for microphones, audio interfaces, and studio gear — carries balanced audio to reject electrical interference over long cable runs.Balanced AudioAn audio transmission method using two signal conductors that carry the same signal in opposite polarity — interference picked up by the cable is cancelled at the destination, reducing noise.Y-AdaptorA cable splitting one signal into two or combining two into one — can upset impedance balance between connected components.
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