{"product_id":"qtx-6-3mm-mono-jack-plug-chromed-metal","title":"QTX 6.3mm Mono Jack Plug - Chromed Metal","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe QTX 6.3mm mono jack plug is a solder-assembly connector with a chromed metal body, designed for building custom instrument cables, speaker leads and patch cables. The plug accepts cables up to 6mm in diameter and uses a spring cable protector that grips the outer jacket to reduce strain on the solder joints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two-terminal mono configuration makes this plug suitable for unbalanced audio connections between guitars, keyboards, amplifiers, mixers and effect pedals. The 6.3mm jack (also called 1\/4-inch) is the standard connector for guitar leads, instrument amplifiers and most professional audio equipment. The chromed metal barrel and tip resist corrosion and wear from repeated plugging and unplugging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssembly requires stripping the cable back approximately 15mm, soldering the signal conductor to the tip terminal and the ground to the sleeve terminal, then threading the spring protector over the cable jacket and screwing the barrel onto the connector body. The knurled barrel grip aids tightening without tools. The finished cable handle suits studio builds, live rig maintenance and cable repair where off-the-shelf leads do not provide the exact length or quality needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFrequently Asked\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat cable diameter does it accept?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plug accepts cables up to 6mm in outer diameter. This covers most standard instrument cables, speaker cables and unbalanced audio leads used in music and PA applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a balanced or unbalanced connector?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a mono (unbalanced) plug with two terminals: tip and sleeve. For balanced connections you need a stereo (TRS) plug with three terminals: tip, ring and sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat tools are needed for assembly?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will need a soldering iron, solder, wire strippers and a small flat-blade screwdriver or similar tool to strip the cable jacket back. The barrel tightens by hand using the knurled grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this be used for speaker cables?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, provided the cable gauge and amplifier current rating are compatible. Most guitar amplifier speaker outputs use 6.3mm mono jacks, and this plug is suitable for building speaker leads for those applications.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AVSL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45313472495883,"sku":"750.152UK","price":1.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/8993\/3835\/files\/750152UK_LD1_a13b6392-d3ec-4b7c-bfce-ece0f34a14a2.jpg?v=1715193791","url":"https:\/\/niori.co.uk\/products\/qtx-6-3mm-mono-jack-plug-chromed-metal","provider":"Niori","version":"1.0","type":"link"}