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What do the different color audio jacks mean?
Identify the audio jacks on the back of your computer. Unless your computer is very old, the jacks are color-coded green for line-out — for speakers or headphones — blue for line-in and pink for a microphone. The line-in jack is intended for music players or other audio devices.
What are the red green and blue ports on PC?
However, on most boards, the red connects a microphone, the green are stereo “front” speakers and blue may be for a subwoofer or maybe for “rear” speakers if your board supports surround sound.
What color are jacks?
Almost all sound cards use standard color codes for input/output connector jacks. In many cards, the microphone connector will be pink, the line out or headphone will be lime green, and the stereo line in will be light blue. Additional jacks may be present on newer soundcards for rear and mid surround speakers.
Which color jack is for speakers?
Green
Connect Speakers to Your Windows PC
| Color | Connection |
|---|---|
| Gray | Line-in jack (for audio equipment) |
| Green | Speakers or headphone |
| Pink | S/PDIF input |
| Red | Microphone |
What is the blue connector on a PC?
The light blue port is normally the line input port and is usually stereo. The green port is normally the headphone output port, also usually stereo. Check your computer manual to be sure.
Which color is audio output?
Color-coding scheme for connectors and ports
| Color | Function | Connector on PC |
|---|---|---|
| User input | ||
| Pink | Analog microphone audio input (mono or stereo) | 3.5 mm TRS |
| Light blue | Analog line level audio input | 3.5 mm TRS |
| Lime green | Analog line level audio output, front stereo (speakers or headphones) | 3.5 mm TRS |
What Colours does Jack paint his face?
Jack’s mask was red, white, and black. Jack’s mask is a strong symbol of his growing savagery. When the boys are first stranded on the island, they need leadership.
Which port is for audio?
The basic audio port, usually labeled the “audio out,” “line out” or “headphone” port supports up to two speakers plus a subwoofer. To connect a pair of stereo speakers or headphones, plug the audio cable into the green audio out port.
Is red mic or audio?
On most computers, the Mic-In port has a pink ring around it or a small picture of a microphone above it. Connect the red or pink plug from headset to the Microphone-In port.
What are the colors of the audio jacks on a PC?
The Ins and Outs of PC Audio Jack Colors In many cards, the microphone connector will be pink, the line out or headphone will be lime green, and the stereo line in will be light blue. Additional jacks may be present on newer soundcards for rear and mid surround speakers.
What’s the difference between Green and blue audio jacks?
Green is for Speaker or Line Output. Blue is for Line Input. Some have symbols next to the jacks for those who are color blind.
What kind of jacks do stereo sound cards have?
Stereo cards with just two audio channels will have only the green (output), blue (input) and pink (microphone) jacks. A few sound cards with 8 (7.1) audio channels do not provide the gray (Middle Surround Speakers) connector.
What are the colors of patch cord jackets?
The standard colors used with patch cord jackets by the University of Wisconsin include: Depending on the client and the application patch cable colors can vary. The key, however, is simple – consistency.