📼🔊 S-Video + RCA Audio • S-Video + RCA Audio Cable

This cable combines S-Video (mini-DIN) for video and RCA (red/white) for stereo audio into a single molded assembly. It’s used to connect devices that separate video and audio outputs but share a common destination—like TVs, AV receivers, or capture cards.
 
🔧 Cable Form
S-Video male + RCA red/white male → S-Video male + RCA red/white male
Bundled 3-connector cable:
Mini-DIN 4-pin for video
RCA red (right audio) + RCA white (left audio)
Molded or jacketed design for unified routing
Passive cable—no signal conversion or amplification
 
🖥️ Compatible Devices
📼 VCRs, DVD players, and camcorders with separate AV outputs
📺 TVs and AV receivers with dedicated S-Video + RCA inputs
🎮 Retro consoles with S-Video mods or breakout boxes
💻 Capture cards and video switchers with analog AV inputs
📷 Legacy media boxes and MiniDisc decks
 
✅ Common Uses
📡 Connect AV source to TV or receiver with matching inputs
🎮 Route retro console video and stereo audio in one cable
📼 Capture analog video with synced stereo sound
🎧 Simplify cable management in legacy AV setups
🧪 Prototype analog AV chains with format separation
 
🧠 Signal Format
💡 S-Video (mini-DIN):
Luminance (Y) + Chrominance (C) = sharper video than composite
🔊 RCA Audio:
Red = Right channel
White = Left channel
🔁 No signal blending—video and audio travel independently
⚡ No digital conversion—pure analog transmission
 
⚠️ Things to Watch Out For
🚫 S-Video does not carry audio—RCA is essential for sound
🔌 Mini-DIN connectors are fragile—align carefully before insertion
📉 Cable length may affect signal quality—especially video sharpness
🔄 Not compatible with HDMI or component video without converters
🧯 Avoid tight bends—can damage internal shielding
 
🛠️ Quick Tips for Beginners
🧭 Match color-coded RCA plugs to device ports
🔍 Use S-Video for sharper image than yellow composite
📼 Confirm both devices support S-Video—not all do
🎮 Ideal for retro setups with separate AV outputs
🧪 Test stereo balance before recording or playback