// Audio Connectors

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.

// 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

Pin	Name	Function	Type
T	Tip / Send	Signal send to external processor	ADC
R	Ring / Return	Signal return from external processor	ADC
S	Sleeve	Ground / common	GND