such a stupid question (probably)

fusion · 25th January 2008, 01:21 PM

Now this may sound obvious but I've searched around and found opposing answers on the matter...

Question is, on a RCA phono connector, which polarity is the prong and which is the surrounding thingy. Common sense tells me the prong is positive but I have read otherwise when trying to use google and searching here didnt help me so i suppose everybody knows lol..

Thanks

BWRX · 25th January 2008, 02:00 PM

On almost all RCA connectors, especially those used on audio equipment, the center pin is signal and the outer ring is ground.

Dr.EM · 25th January 2008, 04:35 PM

Yes, you can almost think of it as an extension of the (usually) connected coaxial cable, and its design reinforces a shielding effect.

25th January 2008, 01:21 PM	#1
fusion diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2005	such a stupid question (probably) Now this may sound obvious but I've searched around and found opposing answers on the matter... Question is, on a RCA phono connector, which polarity is the prong and which is the surrounding thingy. Common sense tells me the prong is positive but I have read otherwise when trying to use google and searching here didnt help me so i suppose everybody knows lol.. Thanks

25th January 2008, 02:00 PM	#2
BWRX diyAudio Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Pennsylvania	On almost all RCA connectors, especially those used on audio equipment, the center pin is signal and the outer ring is ground. __________________ Brian

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25th January 2008, 04:35 PM	#3
Dr.EM diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Swindon	Yes, you can almost think of it as an extension of the (usually) connected coaxial cable, and its design reinforces a shielding effect.

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