Video Cables

There are a variety of different cables that can be used for video connections. While there have been industry efforts at streamlining, even today there are multiple options on the market. Each type of video cable is easily identified by its unique size and shape, but there are also differences when it comes to the quality of each cable signal. Knowing these differences can enable users to make educated choices when selecting cables for electronic devices.

Hooking up a computer monitor is not terribly complicated but there are a few different types of cables that can be used to get the job done. Before even purchasing a monitor, start by checking the computer itself. Look at the back to the machine to see what kind of video ports are on there. Ideally, you will want the same type of connection on the monitor and computer. If you find yourself with a mismatching monitor and computer, you can use an adapter or converter to change one type of connection to another.

When making your selection, there are five main types of connections built onto modern monitors: VGA, DVI, HDMI, DisplayPort, and USB.

Every type of cable has a maximum distance. These distance limits can vary greatly from one type of cable to the next. Along with determining whether a cable will work, distance limits will also determine how well a cable works. Knowing the fundamentals behind cable distance limits is the first step in selecting the best cable for your needs.

Cables will always have some sort of “maximum signal” rating, depending on the type of the cable. For ethernet cables, it will be the maximum upload/download speed. For HDMI, it will be the maximum resolution of the video. And so on and so forth for other cables. Any type of “maximum” rating should be taken with a grain of salt.

Those ratings are the best possible rating the cable is capable of under t

Audio and video cables go hand-in-hand, often being paired together. Some cables can even transmit audio and video on just one line. Over time a lot of new audio and video cables have been introduced, so the cable you need will often depend on the age of the equipment you are using. Most TVs, computers, and other devices can use multiple types of audio and video connections, so it is good to be able to identify them and know your options.

Audio-only cables include:

• 3.5mm
• 2.5mm
• ¼”
• Optical Toslink
• XLR
• SpeakOn
• MIDI

Video-only cables include:

• S-Video
• DB9
• VGA
• DVI

Audio/video cables include:

HDMI: The New Standard

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) cables are the new standard for audio/video cables on modern televisions, computers, video game consoles, and more. The majority of new electronics today are built with at least one HDMI port. HDMI is excellent at what does, being able to transmit digital audio and video through a single line.

While HDMI is fantastic, many older devices that predate HDMI are still around and in use. Some newer devices are also built with only alternatives to HDMI, although this is much less common. When either of these scenarios come up, the easiest solution is to use an HDMI adapter. There are different types of adapters (as well as converters) that you may need depending on what you want to convert to HDMI.

This is the HDMI Male to Female Swivel Adapter It features a right angle HDMI Male connector on one side. And an HDMI female connector on the other side. The adapter utilizes a swivel form factor that will allow you to correctly orient your cable and reduce strain on the connector. The adapter features gold plated contacts and can support resolutions up to 1080p. The HDMI Male to HDMI Female Right Angle Adapter is a quick and easy solution for your video projects. For more information on our products, you can give our customer service department a call at 888-519-9505.

P#29-130-015 This is the RCA Plenum-Rated Component Audio/Video Cable The cable includes five separate color-coded 24K gold plated connectors to ensure proper installation. It allows you to run component video and stereo audio through a single cable. Red, Green and Blue transmit hi-def video up to 1080p. The dark red and white cables are separate from video for easy visual confirmation of left and right audio. This makes it easy to interconnect your TV and devices. Plenum component video and audio cables are designed to meet the strictest of electrical codes; our plenum cable meets or exceeds many common cable standards. They are safe to run in schools, offices, return air spaces and anywhere where local electrical dictate the use of plenum cables. . Internally this cable is protected from EMI and RFI interference

P# 25-220-006 This is the Python 3 BNC to 3 RCA Component Video Cable - 6 FT The cable includes six separate color-coded 24K gold plated connectors to ensure proper installation. It allows you to run component video and stereo audio through a single cable. Red, Green and Blue transmit hi-def video up to 1080p. This makes it easy to interconnect your TV and devices. This cable is made from flexible RG59 coax cable. Internally this cable is protected from EMI and RFI interference by a 95% copper braid and 100% aluminum foil shield. The Python 3 BNC to 3 RCA Component Video Cable - 6 FT is a quick and easy solution for your Video projects. For more information on our products please contact our customer service department at 888-519-9505. For all your cable and connector needs choose Show Me Cables.

P#25-155-006 This is the Python SVGA to 3 RCA Component Video Cable - 6FT The cable includes a VGA, and three separate color-coded 24K gold plated connectors to ensure proper installation. It allows you to run component video through a single cable. Red, Green and Blue transmit hi-def video up to 1080p. This makes it easy to interconnect your projectors and devices. This cable is made from flexible RG59 coax cable. Internally this cable is protected from EMI and RFI interference by a 95% copper braid and 100% aluminum foil shield. The Python SVGA to 3 RCA Component Video Cable - 6FT is a quick and easy solution for your Video projects. For more information on our products please contact our customer service department at 888-519-9505. For all your cable and connector needs choose Show Me Cables.

Product # 25-215-003 This is the Python RCA Component Video Cable - 3 FT The cable includes five separate color-coded 24K gold plated connectors to ensure proper installation. It allows you to run component video and stereo audio through a single cable. Red, Green and Blue transmit hi-def video up to 1080p. The dark red and white ends are for transmitting left and right audio. This makes it easy to interconnect your TV and devices. This cable is made from flexible RG59 coax cable. Internally this cable is protected from EMI and RFI interference by a 95% copper braid and 100% aluminum foil shield. The Python RCA Component Video Cable - 3 FT is a quick and easy solution for your Audio Video projects. For more information on our products please contact our customer service department at 888-519-9505. For all