extra wire on audio leads?

Sep 19, 2015 5 Replies
1/4" jack leads for pro audio: some of these consist of 2x mono 1/4" TS leads plus a single bit of flexible equipment wire, connected in a O.O pattern. Nothing is connected to the extra centre wire at either end... anyone know what this wire is for?


NT


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eads plus a single bit of flexible equipment wire, connected in a O.O patte rn. Nothing is connected to the extra centre wire at either end... anyone k now what this wire is for?

I'm guessing it is for ground

-Lasse

For grounding a turntable.

Les Cargill

I've never seen a TT with quarter inch jacks before.

NT

** Well, not one that plays LPs.

But a DJ style CD player that looks a bit like a TT might have 1/4 inch jacks and a grounding terminal on the back.

They all seem to be class 2 ( double insulated ) with no mains earth.

.... Phil

Ah, the mystery is solved. Thanks.

NT

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