🎙️ 3.5mm • 3.5mm TRRS Cable

This cable transmits stereo audio, microphone input, and inline controls between TRRS-compatible devices. It’s used for direct connections, extensions, and modular setups where mic-enabled communication is required.
 
🔌 Cable Varieties
🔹 3.5mm Male • 3.5mm Male
Form: Plug-to-plug
Use Case: Direct TRRS signal transfer
Examples:
Connect smartphone to headset with inline mic
Patch TRRS mic into laptop or tablet
Link game controller to headset with mic
Note: Must match TRRS pinout (CTIA preferred)
 
🖥️ Compatible Devices
📱 Smartphones, tablets, laptops
🎮 Game controllers (PS4, Xbox One, handhelds)
🎧 Headsets, earbuds, lavalier mics
📞 Cordless phones, office headsets
🧪 Audio recorders, dev boards, switchers
 
✅ Common Uses
🔌 Connect TRRS headset to compatible device
🎤 Patch mic-enabled earbuds into laptop or controller
📡 Extend TRRS cable for better reach or placement
🧰 Integrate TRRS accessories into modular setups
🧪 Prototype mic/audio paths in embedded systems
 
🧠 Signal Format
TRRS (Tip-Ring-Ring-Sleeve):
Tip = Left audio
Ring 1 = Right audio
Ring 2 = Microphone or control
Sleeve = Ground
Pinout Standards:
CTIA (modern smartphones/tablets)
OMTP (older phones/radios)
Note: Cable does not convert pinout—must match device
 
⚠️ Things to Watch Out For
🔄 TRRS ≠ TRS — cable only works with 4-conductor plugs
🧬 Pinout mismatch — CTIA vs OMTP can affect mic/control
📏 Physical fit — some jacks are recessed or tight
🔊 No signal conversion — purely mechanical cable
🎛️ Mic polarity — may cause hum or silence if mismatched
 
🛠️ Quick Tips for Beginners
🔍 Count the black bands: 3 = TRRS
🧠 Use CTIA-compatible cables for most modern devices
⚡ Don’t force plugs—check fit and orientation
🧰 Keep both varieties for flexible setups
🎛️ Test mic and audio separately—some cables only pass stereo