Switchcraft 3.5 mm Stereo Jack Pinout

[Barry S.]

I have a Switchcraft 35RAPC4BH3 3.5 mm stereo jack.

See: http://www.mailsack.org/swcraft.gif

Clearly, there is going to be a left, right, and ground for a headset
and a signal and ground for the microphone.

However, the jack has 5 pins and I'm a little confused as to what they
correspond to in a typical computer audio environment.


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[John G.]

I have a Switchcraft 35RAPC4BH3 3.5 mm stereo jack.

See: http://www.mailsack.org/swcraft.gif

Clearly, there is going to be a left, right, and ground for a headset
and a signal and ground for the microphone.

However, the jack has 5 pins and I'm a little confused as to what they
correspond to in a typical computer audio environment.

I think not.
It has a ground, And 2 switched signal connections.

If you look at the plug it has a Tip, a small ring and a larger ground.

The other 2 connections are switched for switching when the plug is
inserted.
John G.

 

[Barry S.]

Thank you for the response. Would it be safe to assume for a
headset/microphone:

1 GND
2 Left
3 Left Switched
4 Right Switched
5 Right

Regards,
Barry

 

[John G.]

Thank you for the response. Would it be safe to assume for a
headset/microphone:

1 GND
2 Left
3 Left Switched
4 Right Switched
5 Right

Regards,
Barry

Bottom posts are generally prefered.

Try this link for lots of good info.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TRS_connector

Or just google Stereo Connections
Google is a good place to start and learn lots of things

John G.

 

[Andy]

5 is left, 2 is right.

Thank you for the response. Would it be safe to assume for a
headset/microphone:

1 GND
2 Left
3 Left Switched
4 Right Switched
5 Right

Regards,
Barry