Hosa Technology
Hosa Technology CMP-305 3.5mm TS to 1/4" TS Mono Interconnect Cable 5
Connects a 3.5 mm TS jack to a 1/4 inch TS plug in a five-foot mono cable
- Connect portable gear to pro inputs using a 3.5 mm TS to ¼" TS mono cable
- Five-foot length gives flexible placement between desktop and rack equipment
- TS connectors carry unbalanced mono signals for instruments and line-level sources
- Hosa Technology build ensures reliable contact in studio and stage environments
- First listed by the manufacturer in 2024 confirming current production stock
Audio cable purpose
The Hosa Technology CMP-305 is a mono interconnect cable designed to link a 3.5 mm TS output to a 1/4 inch TS input. It serves musicians, podcasters and home-studio owners who need a direct, unbalanced connection between portable gear and professional audio interfaces or amplifiers.
Connector pairing benefit
The 3.5 mm TS plug on one end and the 1/4 inch TS plug on the other eliminate the need for a separate adapter when patching consumer-style outputs into pro-audio inputs. This single-cable approach reduces potential failure points and keeps the signal path short for cleaner mono transmission.
Ideal users and limits
The cable suits anyone connecting a mono source such as a synthesizer, guitar processor or handheld recorder to a mixing desk, audio interface or powered speaker with a quarter-inch jack. It is not for buyers who require a stereo TRS connection, a balanced line-level link or a longer run than the five-foot length provides.
Highlights
- Connect portable gear to pro inputs using a 3.5 mm TS to ¼" TS mono cable
- Five-foot length gives flexible placement between desktop and rack equipment
- TS connectors carry unbalanced mono signals for instruments and line-level sources
- Hosa Technology build ensures reliable contact in studio and stage environments
- First listed by the manufacturer in 2024 confirming current production stock
Specifications
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Questions about this item
Will the 3.5 mm TS plug or 1/4 inch TS plug wear out first with daily insertion?
Both connectors are nickel-plated TS plugs rated for thousands of cycles; either end can be replaced by soldering a new plug onto the existing cable if contact quality drops.
What length limit affects signal integrity on this 5 foot mono interconnect?
The five-foot length keeps capacitance low enough for line-level audio; runs beyond six metres would need a buffered or balanced connection instead.
Does the cable generate heat or noise when carrying a signal all day?
Passive copper conductors produce no heat or electrical noise; the only audible effect is the programme material itself.
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