Apple 8600 appendix Left and right RCA-type audio ports, Stereo miniplug

The computer’s sound input and output ports accept these 3.5-mm connectors:

Stereo miniplug Extended miniplug

The “stereo miniplug” is the smaller of the two and is found most often on stereo equipment. The extended miniplug, which is slightly longer and is found on voice quality microphones (such as the Apple PlainTalk Microphone), works only in your computer’s sound input port (≈). (Even though it will fit into the sound output port, it won’t work there.) If your equipment has a different type of connector from those shown here, you can purchase an adapter at an electronics supply store.

The left and right RCA-type audio ports

Your computer also has ports that accept left and right input and output through RCA-type connectors. These connectors are found on devices like videocassette recorders (VCRs) and tape decks. The RCA ports are color- coded to help you properly attach your audio equipment.

-Audio input ports (left & right) Connect your Macintosh to the RCA-type Audio Out ports of video or audio equipment such as VCRs and tape decks

-Audio output ports (left & right) Connect your Macintosh to the RCA-type Audio In ports of video or audio equipment such as VCRs and tape decks

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