What is an optical to Mini Optical Cable?
Mini-TOSLINK is a standardized optical fiber connector smaller than the standard square TOSLINK connector commonly used in larger consumer audio equipment. The plug is almost the same size and shape as the ubiquitous 3.5 mm stereo minijack.
Can 3.5 mm convert to optical?
3.5 mm will always represent an analog audio source. To convert it, buy a 3.5 mm to optical cable and a digital-to-analog converter.
What is an optical audio out jack?
The optical jack is designed to output sound when the video you’re watching contains digital audio (PCM or Dolby Digital® technology). This feature is available on certain digital broadcasts and streaming video, and isn’t supported on standard cable or analog stations.
Is optical louder than aux?
After finally getting audio to work both via aux cable and via optical, I was shocked to find that the aux has better quality and is much louder than optical, which is obviously the opposite of what it should be.
Can you hook up optical audio to a 3.5 mm jack?
Because optical audio is digital and the audio that goes into a 3.5 mm is analog, you should be highly wary of an optical cable to 3.5 mm. For the best sound quality, you’ll want to get a converter for your optical audio to mini-jack needs.
Is there an optical mini plug for Amazon?
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Where does the 3.5 mm mini jack plug go?
This adapter has absolutely NO electronics inside to convert the signal, the 3.5 mm plug goes into a plastic holder, no metal contacts. This is a scam and a fraud, BEWARE!!
What kind of optical adapter is used for TOSLINK?
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