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AUDIO

Mini-jacks are widely used for audio components. Portable audio has using these for many years making a wide range of headphones, external mini-speakers and amplified speakers compatible with the computer. With a simple cable, it is also possible to convert a mini-jack plug into RCA outputs for home stereo equipment.

Mini-jacks lack dynamic range though. Each mini-jack can only carry the signal for two channels or speakers. This means in the 5.1 surround setup, three mini-jack cables are required to carry the signal for the 6 channels of audio. Most audio solutions can do this without a problem, but sacrifice the audio-in and microphone jacks for output.

Please note that DVI cables which carry both Video and Audio are covered on our Video page.