Adapters and Cables
Adapters and Cables
This section provides a quick overview of the types of cables and adapters we circulate. Note that specific equipment kits may include their own proprietary cables. As there are a variety of adapters for converting one cable-type to another, we strive to offer those that are regularly utilized and associated with the equipment we actively circulate.
Name |
Description |
Connection |
Connection |
Audio Cables | |||
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XLR cable | Carries audio signal between audio sources and receivers. | XLR (male) |
XLR (female) |
XLR to 1/4th-inch cable | Connects a device with an XLR input to a source with a 1/4th inch TRS cable output. | XLR (male) |
1/4th-Inch TRS (male) |
XLR to 3.5mm female adapter | Connects a microphone with XLR output to a camcorder with 3.5mm input. | XLR (male) |
1/8-Inch (female) |
XLR to USB (Shure X2u) adapter | Converts audio signal from XLR output to USB input for computer use. | XLR (female) |
USB (female) |
1/8th-inch (TRS) extension cable | Extends stereo audio cable. | 1/8th Inch-TRS (male) |
1/8th-Inch TRS (female) |
1/8th-inch to 1/4th-inch (TRS) adapter | Steps 1/8th inch TRS plug up to fit 1/4th inch sockets. | 1/4th-Inch TRS (male) |
1/8th-Inch TRS (female) |
AUX (1/8th-inch TRS) cable | Connects audio source with AUX port (female). | 1/8th-Inch TRS (male) |
1/8th-Inch TRS (male) |
USB Cables | |||
A to Mini-B cable | One of the most common connectors with our equipment, these cables are included with related kits (Cameras, Camcorders, etc). | USB-A (male) |
USB Mini-B (male) |
A to Micro-B cable | One of the most common connectors with our equipment, these cables are included with related kits (Cameras, Camcorders, etc). | USB-A (male) |
USB Micro-B (male) |
Video Cables and Adapters | |||
USB-C Multiport adapter (HDMI, SD Card Reader, USB-C, USB 3.0, Ethernet), StarTech |
Connects Mac computers to a display or projector with HDMI, USB 3.0, or Ethernet input as well as an SD Card reader slot. | USB-C (male) |
HDMI/USB-C/VGA/USB 3.0/Ethernet (female) |
USB-C to VGA adapter, StarTech |
Connects a USB-C to a VGA (such as on a projector or monitor). | USB-C (male) |
VGA (female) |
Mini DisplayPort (Thunderbolt) to HDMI/VGA adapter (2-in-1), StarTech |
Connects Mac computers to a display or projector with HDMI or VGA input. | Mini DisplayPort (Thunderbolt) (male) |
HDMI/VGA (female) |
HDMI to VGA adapter, StarTech | Connect to HDMI ports via VGA (using a VGA Cable for a projector or monitor) | HDMI (male) |
VGA (female) |
Last Modified: Tue, October 11, 2022 8:30 AM CDT