The MIDI spec was released in 1983, and for more than thirty years every synthesizer, drum machine, and piece of computer hardware with MIDI has sported an enormous DIN-5 jack on the back. Why did ...

One of the most common ways to junk a pair of headphones is to damage the cord. Obviously, the lead can be repaired, but it involves busting out the soldering iron and can be tedious when dealing with ...

Hi all, I have two studio monitors (KRK Rokit 5 to be precise). They have Balanced TRS/XLR Combo Jacks for input. I want to be able play music from my phone on them (in stereo). Is this possible?

I wouldn't mind Bluetooth too much if it didn't somehow include volume data (yes, I know that was also an issue on 1/8" jacks). I'm tired of clicking the "Yes, I understand that listening to music at ...

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