Jack connectors, also called audio jacks or jack plugs, are the 1/4" and 3.5mm plugs fitted to instrument leads, headphones and patch cables, in mono TS or stereo TRS versions.
Jack connectors, also called audio jacks or jack plugs, are the 1/4" and 3.5mm plugs fitted to instrument leads, headphones and patch cables, in mono TS or stereo TRS versions.
About Jack Connectors
Jack connectors, also known as audio jacks or jack plugs, are the standard connector on instrument leads, headphones and patch cables. They come in two main sizes: full-size 1/4" (6.35mm) jacks used on guitar leads and pro audio gear, and 3.5mm mini jacks found on headphone and aux connections. Mono TS (tip, sleeve) versions carry instrument and other unbalanced signals, while TRS (tip, ring, sleeve) versions handle balanced lines and stereo headphone feeds.
SWAMP stocks genuine Neutrik jack connectors alongside affordable REAN plugs, in male and female, mono and stereo formats. Pair them with bulk audio cable to build or repair your own leads, or add panel mount connectors for rack and project work. Prefer a ready-made lead? Browse our guitar cables and TRS cables, including SWAMP leads hand-soldered and tested before dispatch.
TS (tip, sleeve) jacks are mono, used for guitar and instrument leads, and have one black insulation ring on the plug. TRS (tip, ring, sleeve) jacks have two rings and carry balanced or stereo signals, such as mixer line connections and headphone outputs.
Yes. Audio jack, jack plug and phone jack all describe the same connector family. The common sizes are 1/4" (6.35mm) for instruments and pro audio equipment, and 3.5mm for headphones and aux connections.
Most quality jack plugs, including Neutrik and REAN, are solder type, which gives the most reliable joint for a permanent cable. A basic soldering iron and a little practice are all you need to build or repair a lead.