TRS & TRRS

A TRS (Tip-Ring-Sleeve) microphone cable is a type of audio cable commonly used to connect microphones to audio equipment, such as mixers, speakers, and audio interfaces. The TRS connector has three conductors, the tip, ring, and sleeve, which allow for stereo or balanced audio transmission. This type of cable is widely used in professional audio applications for its reliability and high-quality signal transmission. Cameras typically use (if they have a microphone port) a 3.5mm TRS cable.

A TRRS microphone cable is a type of cable that has four conductors and is used for connecting microphones to devices such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, and other audio recording devices. The TRRS stands for “Tip, Ring, Ring, Sleeve” and refers to the configuration of the connectors on the cable. The additional ring allows for both audio input and output to be transmitted through the same cable, making it a versatile option for recording audio on mobile devices.

TRS cables can be bought on Amazon.