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TRS Insert (Y-Cable)

The TRS insert connector uses a single 6.35mm TRS jack to simultaneously send and return a signal through an external processor (compressor, EQ) via a Y-cable: Tip = Send, Ring = Return, Sleeve = Ground.

// connector diagram 3 pins
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// Specifications
Standard
Studio insert point convention
Connector
6.35mm TRS
Function
Tip = Send (to processor), Ring = Return (from processor)
Y-Cable
Splits to two TS mono jacks
Use Case
Mixing console insert points, outboard gear
Impedance
Typically 10k ohm send, 600 ohm return
// Pin Reference Table
PinNameFunctionType
T Tip / Send Signal send to external processor ADC
R Ring / Return Signal return from external processor ADC
S Sleeve Ground / common GND

The TRS insert connector uses a single 6.35mm TRS jack to simultaneously send and return a signal through an external processor (compressor, EQ) via a Y-cable: Tip = Send, Ring = Return, Sleeve = Ground.