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6.35mm TRS (Quarter Inch)

The 6.35mm (quarter-inch) TRS connector is the professional audio standard used in guitar amplifiers, mixing consoles, studio monitors, and music equipment. Can be wired as balanced TRS or unbalanced TS.

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// Specifications
Standard
IEC 60603-11
Diameter
6.35mm (1/4 inch)
Types
TS (mono/instrument), TRS (stereo/balanced)
Impedance
Instrument: hi-Z, balanced: 600 ohm
Use Case
Guitar, studio, PA systems
Variants
TS for instruments, TRS for balanced line
// Pin Reference Table
PinNameFunctionType
T Tip Audio positive (or left channel) ADC
R Ring Audio negative (balanced) or right channel ADC
S Sleeve Ground / shield / return GND

The 6.35mm (quarter-inch) TRS connector is the professional audio standard used in guitar amplifiers, mixing consoles, studio monitors, and music equipment. Can be wired as balanced TRS or unbalanced TS.