Side-by-Side Comparison
Jack Connectors
2.5mm TRRS vs. XLR 5-Pin
Comparing 2 standards across 9 specifications. 9 key differences identified.
Comparing:
2.5mm TRRS
XLR 5-Pin
2.5mm TRRS adds a microphone conductor to the 2.5mm TRS jack, following the same CTIA or OMTP wiring conventions as 3.5mm TRRS. It served as a mobile phone headset jack -- including on older Nokia handsets -- before 3.5mm became the universal smartphone headset size.
5-pin XLR is the standard connector for DMX512 digital lighting control -- though 3-pin XLR is commonly, and per the DMX512 spec itself non-compliantly, substituted in practice. 5-pin XLR is also used for some stereo microphones and modular professional audio equipment.
Specification Comparison Table
9 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
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Connector Family
|
Phone Jack (Micro-Mini) | Circular Stage & Lighting Interconnect (XLR5) |
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Conductors / Contacts
|
4 (Tip, Ring 1, Ring 2, Sleeve) | 5 Pins |
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Signal Format
|
Stereo Audio + Microphone / Video | DMX512 Digital Lighting Control / Dual-Element Audio |
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Primary Applications
|
Pre-smartphone Nokia/mobile headsets, portable AV camcorder break-out | Stage lighting consoles, moving head fixtures, dimmers, dual-channel stereo microphones |
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Shaft / Plug Diameter
|
2.5 mm | — |
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CTIA Standard Pinout
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Tip: Left | Ring 1: Right | Ring 2: Ground | Sleeve: Mic | — |
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OMTP Standard Pinout
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Tip: Left | Ring 1: Right | Ring 2: Mic | Sleeve: Ground | — |
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DMX512 Pinout
|
— | Pin 1: Shield | Pin 2: Data 1(-) | Pin 3: Data 1(+) | Pin 4: Data 2(-) | Pin 5: Data 2(+) |
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Governing Standard
|
— | ANSI E1.11 / USITT DMX512-A |
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