🎚️🔌 1/4" Mono TS Cable

This cable transmits mono audio between two 1/4" TS jacks. It’s the standard for electric instruments, pedalboards, and line-level gear. Available in various lengths and shielding grades, it’s used in both live and studio environments where signal clarity and durability matter.
 
🔧 Cable Format & Use Case
🔌 1/4" TS Male → 1/4" TS Male
Tip = signal, Sleeve = ground
Use Case: Connect mono outputs to mono inputs
Devices: Guitar → amp, pedal → pedal, synth → mixer
 
🖥️ Compatible Devices
🎸 Electric guitars, basses, and keyboards
🎛️ Guitar pedals, effects processors, and loopers
🎤 Mixers, audio interfaces, and patch bays
📼 Field recorders and rack-mounted gear
🛠️ DI boxes and signal testers
 
✅ Common Uses
🧠 Transmit instrument-level or line-level mono signals
🎚️ Patch pedals in a pedalboard chain
🛠️ Connect mono outputs to mixers or interfaces
🔁 Route audio in modular rigs or rack systems
🧪 Test mono signal paths in studio or field setups
 
🧠 Signal Format Notes
⚙️ TS: Tip-Sleeve = unbalanced mono (signal, ground)
📡 No stereo or balanced support—pure mono transmission
📉 Best for short runs to minimize interference
🔊 No phantom power or digital support—analog only
 
⚠️ Things to Watch Out For
🚫 Not suitable for stereo or balanced TRS connections
🔌 Long cable runs may introduce hum or signal loss
🧯 Unbalanced signal—susceptible to EMI/RFI interference
📉 Avoid sharp bends near the plug—can weaken solder joints
🧪 Always test for continuity before live deployment
 
🛠️ Quick Tips for Beginners
🧠 Identify TS by one black ring on the plug
🔍 Use shielded cables with molded strain relief for durability
🧲 Choose appropriate length—shorter for pedals, longer for instruments
🧼 Clean contacts gently—dust can cause crackling or dropouts
🏷️ Label cables if used in multi-pedal or multi-rack setups