S/PDIF and AES/EBU connectors: Basics of digital audio connectors Part 1 – Mixed Signals

Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYeRY8uUTDc

Summary

### Summary

This text discusses digital audio connections on audio interfaces, focusing on the two main types: SPDIF and AES/EBU. SPDIF uses RCA connectors with coaxial cable or TOSLINK connectors with optical cable for carrying two channels of digital audio. AES/EBU is a balanced connection that utilizes XLR connectors.

Highlights

• Two main types of digital audio connections: SPDIF and AES/EBU
• SPDIF uses RCA or TOSLINK connectors
• AES/EBU uses XLR connectors

Key Takeaways

• SPDIF: carries two channels of digital audio, RCA or TOSLINK connectors
• AES/EBU: balanced connection, XLR connectors