Audio Cables and Connections (page 4)
[Sidebar: The Adaptor Puzzle]
Many of us have used adapters and adaptor cables to get from one analog connector type to another. Adaptors can be lifesavers: they can help make the leap from, for example, the 1/8" stereo mini audio out from your computer to the double RCAs on your VCR. But they can also cause problems. They add another potential source of interference and signal loss to your system.
[Sidebar: Line vs. Microphone]
Watch out: there are a few different voltage levels that might be used for analog audio connections. The higher voltage line level outputs can damage microphone level inputs, so make sure you check the type of connection before you power up. For example, camcorders typically have microphone (level) inputs while mixers often output a line level sig…
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