Stereo Mono

Stereo Mono

How do I find out if my microphone jack is stereo or mono?

I got an amp with a recording out and I need to know what jack my computer is... I know my amp is a mono but I need the right cable so I need to know what my computers on is and Ive check the specs on the Acer website and it doesnt say what type.. how do i find out if its mono or stereo.

The socket on most computers nowadays is Stereo 3.5mm or 3.2mm socket in some cases - If I remember rightly
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The other thing to remember is your Amp is normally stereo. unless it is a Monobloc, and you use two Amps to produce stereo sound. All things being equal it is just as easy to take the source from it's headphone socket, and connect this to your computers input/mic socket. Using a Male to Male connection.

The way to tell is on the end of the jack - If it has 3 bands of metal as part of its construction wired as follows: Left Ch, white or Yellow - Right Ch. Red or Black - Bare metal shield - Ground. Each metal band seperated by an insulator - would not want a short circuit would we...

Mono Jacks only have two bands, Channel and Ground.

You can still buy ready made male to male jacks at most good electronics stores, at reasonable prices.

hope this helps



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