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TRS
Three conductors — tip, ring, sleeve. Carries a balanced mono signal or a stereo unbalanced one, depending on how you wire it.
Product detailSKU #1274115056618
VTGNP3C Neutrik TRS Male Connector
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A bare TRS male plug for building or repairing balanced patch and instrument-style cables. You supply the cable and the soldering.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Rebuilding a dead end on a balanced patch cable
- Making custom-length runs between an interface and monitors
- Keeping spares in a repair kit for stage failures
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone who wants a ready-to-use cable out of the bag
- Players with no soldering setup
- Unbalanced instrument cable runs, where a TS plug is the right part
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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Male plug
This is the end that goes into a jack. Both ends of a cable need one, so order in pairs.
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Connector, not a cable
No wire included. You cut, strip, and solder onto bulk cable of your choosing.
Detail 04
Neutrik NP3C
A standard pro plug format, so it seats correctly in normal panel jacks and works with common cable clamps.
Detail 05
Gray shell
Housing finish only. No effect on signal; helpful if you color-code ends across a loom.
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$14.99 each
Per-connector pricing. Two ends plus cable is the real cost of a finished patch lead.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Bulk cable is not included; match its diameter to the connector's clamp range
- 02Requires soldering three connections and heat-shrink for a clean, durable joint
- 03TRS only helps if both ends of the run are balanced — check the gear's jacks
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What's the difference between TRS and TS?
TRS has an extra ring conductor. It carries a balanced signal for longer noise-free runs, or a stereo signal. TS carries one unbalanced signal, typical for guitar cables.
02Does this come with cable attached?
No. It's a single plug. Buy bulk cable separately and solder it on, and get a second plug for the other end.
03Can I use this on a guitar cable?
You can, but a guitar output is unbalanced and only uses tip and sleeve. A TS plug is the simpler, cheaper choice there.
04Do I need to solder it?
Yes. This is a solder-type connector, not a screw-terminal plug. Plan on an iron, solder, and heat-shrink or the supplied strain relief.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Gray
