🎛️ 3.5mm • 3.5mm Mono TS Cable

This cable transmits unbalanced mono audio or control signals between devices with 3.5mm TS jacks. It’s used for patching synths, triggering CV signals, or routing mono audio in compact setups.
 
🔌 Cable Varieties
🔹 3.5mm Male • 3.5mm Male
Form: Plug-to-plug
Use Case: Direct mono signal transfer
Examples:
Patch mono output from synth to mixer
Connect CV signal between modular gear
Link mono mic or instrument to recorder
Note: Only carries one channel—no stereo or mic support
 
🖥️ Compatible Devices
🎹 Synthesizers, drum machines, modular gear
🎛️ Mixers, audio interfaces, recorders
📼 Cassette decks, vintage mono players
📡 Signal processors, patch bays
🧪 DIY electronics, control modules
 
✅ Common Uses
🔌 Patch mono audio between compact devices
🎚️ Route CV/gate signals in modular synth setups
📡 Extend mono signal paths in tight racks
🧰 Integrate TS accessories into analog chains
🧪 Prototype control voltage paths in DIY builds
 
🧠 Signal Format
TS (Tip-Sleeve):
Tip = Signal (mono audio or control voltage)
Sleeve = Ground
Unbalanced Mono:
No left/right separation
No microphone or inline control support
Common Uses:
Line-level mono audio
CV/gate signals in synth setups
Trigger pulses or control paths
 
⚠️ Things to Watch Out For
🔄 TS ≠ TRS — no stereo or mic support
📏 Physical fit — some jacks are recessed or tight
🔊 Signal loss — unbalanced mono may pick up noise
🎛️ No shielding — basic cables may hum in high-interference zones
🧬 Not for headphones — won’t drive stereo audio properly
 
🛠️ Quick Tips for Beginners
🔍 Count the black bands: 1 = TS
🎚️ Use TS cables for mono audio or control signals only
⚡ Don’t force plugs—check fit and jack type
🧰 Keep both varieties for flexible routing
🧪 Label your cables—TS looks like TRS but behaves differently