Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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This video provides a brief introduction to the most common types of analog audio cables used in test and measurement applications

Understanding S/PDIF: youtube.com/watch?v=YlZqPXo5xHQ

The CMA180 radio test set: rohde-schwarz.com/us/products/test-and-measurement/wireless-tester-rf-analyzer-generator/rs-cma180-radio-test-set_63493-56068.html

The SMCV100B broadcast signal generator: rohde-schwarz.com/uk/products/test-and-measurement/vector-signal-generators/rs-smcv100b-vector-signal-generator_63493-773184.html

Test and Measurement Fundamentals Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKxVoO5jUTlvsVtDcqrVn0ybqBVlLj2z8

Timeline:
00:00 Introduction
00:14 Audio cables in test and measurement applications
01:11 Cable characteristics
01:41 Unbalanced cables
02:27 Balanced cables
03:25 Common audio cables in T&M applications
03:43 TR, TRS, and TRRS
04:45 TS (tip, sleeve)
05:43 TRS (tip, ring, sleeve)
06:32 TRRS (tip, ring, ring, sleeve)
07:26 XLR
08:20 RCA
09:31 BNC
10:38 Summary