[SOLVED] trrs/trs extention cable

Solution
Perhaps.

What make and model devices are you trying to connect with the extension cable?

One reason being that there are differing standards with respect to the TS, TRS, TRRS pinouts; i.e., CTIA, OMTP.

TRRS overlaps "Sleeve 1st Ring" with TRS "Sleeve"

Reference:

https://electronics.stackexchange.com/questions/336836/understanding-audio-jack-connection

See the diagram.

Google CTIA OMTP TS TRS TRRS and do some additional reading.

Example:

https://help.longtailproducts.com/hc/en-us/articles/207970396-Smartphone-Headset-Standards-Apple-iPhone-AHJ-CTIA-OMTP

And be aware that there are changes taking place.

You will probably need to sketch out a diagram to make a final determination regarding the needed connectivity. Worth the...

Ralston18

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Perhaps.

What make and model devices are you trying to connect with the extension cable?

One reason being that there are differing standards with respect to the TS, TRS, TRRS pinouts; i.e., CTIA, OMTP.

TRRS overlaps "Sleeve 1st Ring" with TRS "Sleeve"

Reference:

https://electronics.stackexchange.com/questions/336836/understanding-audio-jack-connection

See the diagram.

Google CTIA OMTP TS TRS TRRS and do some additional reading.

Example:

https://help.longtailproducts.com/hc/en-us/articles/207970396-Smartphone-Headset-Standards-Apple-iPhone-AHJ-CTIA-OMTP

And be aware that there are changes taking place.

You will probably need to sketch out a diagram to make a final determination regarding the needed connectivity. Worth the effort.

 
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Question from thegrayman : "trrs to trs extension for trs headphones"

can an extension cable with trs one end and trrs other end be used with trs headphones?