An RCA cable is simply a two or three-color-coded plug cable with RCA connectors on both ends. The audio cable extends from one end (such as a DVD player) and connects to the corresponding color jack on a TV, projector, game console, or other output devices.
The most common applications for RCA cables in the past were VCRs and TVs. However, the advent of high-tech electronics, such as HDMI cables and AV technology, is slowly phasing out RCA cables. Modern TVs use single-wire connections for almost everything, such as laptops to TVs, rather than the three-wire connection of RCA cables.
However, many professional audio products today still rely on RCA for signal transmission because of the top-notch sound quality exhibited by the cables. RCA cables are now also used in cable receivers and satellites.
Here are some of the key advantages of RCA cables.
Coaxial cables are more susceptible to the main causes of hum, electromagnetic interference (EMI), or radio frequency interference (RFI). As a result, you may hear a hum or buzzing when you use coaxial cables in your electrical connections. Unlike coaxial cables, you will not hear a hum when using RCA cables.
Quality RCA cables can significantly improve sound quality, especially in a good sound system. However, because RCA cables are susceptible to noise and interference, you must keep the cables short and away from other audio equipment.
Since digital coaxial cables are backward compatible with ordinary RCA cables, you can use RCA for digital audio connections.
Installing the RCA cable is easy; you plug one end of the three-conductor cable into the connecting device. Then plug the other end into the color jack of your TV, camera, or console. In addition, it is easy to extend the RCA cable.
RCA cables are less expensive to produce. As a result, they are easily available at a lower price at any local electronic outlet, which makes them convenient, considering that you often need longer cables.
Now you can get a better understanding of RCA cables. At AIKE Electronics, we have years of experience in the cable field. So, if you need help with your cables, contact us.
