The MIDI spec was released in 1983, and for more than thirty years every synthesizer, drum machine, and piece of computer hardware with MIDI has sported an enormous DIN-5 jack on the back. Why did ...

The collection of colored jacks on the back of your desktop are all related to analog audio. Each one takes a 3.5mm cable ...

I have to say, it is getting more and more annoying finding cars (and in the case of Apple phones) that have trs jacks (aux jacks if you prefer). Now I feel for the Apple owners who now have phones ...

While not a major invention, it can sometimes be the small upgrades to your video workflows that can make all the difference.

Hi all, I have two studio monitors (KRK Rokit 5 to be precise). They have Balanced TRS/XLR Combo Jacks for input. I want to be able play music from my phone on them (in stereo). Is this possible?

One of the most common ways to junk a pair of headphones is to damage the cord. Obviously, the lead can be repaired, but it involves busting out the soldering iron and can be tedious when dealing with ...

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