Hosa CMS-103

Description

Hosa Pro 3.5mm TRS to 1/4" TRS Stereo-to-Mono Summing Cable (3ft)

The Smart Way to Connect Your Stereo Devices to a Mono Input

This specialty interconnect cable is expertly designed to solve a common audio problem: how to properly connect a stereo source (like a laptop or smartphone) to a single mono input on professional audio gear. It takes the stereo signal from a standard 3.5mm headphone jack and correctly sums the left and right channels into a single, balanced mono signal. This prevents the phase cancellation and signal loss that can occur when using the wrong type of cable, ensuring a full, clear sound from your device.

Key Features & Benefits

Proper Stereo-to-Mono Summing:
- Internal resistors safely combine the left and right stereo channels into a single balanced mono signal, preserving audio quality and preventing phase issues.
Universal Connectivity:
- Features a 3.5mm (1/8") TRS stereo miniplug on one end and a 1/4" TRS stereo plug on the other, perfect for interfacing consumer devices with professional audio gear.
Enhanced Signal Clarity:
- Built with 26 AWG Oxygen-Free Copper (OFC) conductors to ensure a transparent audio path with minimal signal loss.
Superior Noise Rejection:
- An OFC spiral shield provides effective rejection of EMI and RFI interference, protecting your audio from unwanted buzz and hum.
Durable Molded Connectors:
- Robust Hosa molded plugs are designed to withstand frequent use in the studio or on stage.

Ideal Applications

This cable is essential for numerous audio connections:

Connecting the headphone output of a laptop, smartphone, or iPod to a single balanced line input on a professional mixing console.
Playing backing tracks from a stereo source into a single mixer channel without losing half the signal.
Any situation where a stereo 3.5mm source needs to be safely and correctly summed into a mono 1/4" balanced input.