{"id":6432,"date":"2022-12-13T08:30:22","date_gmt":"2022-12-13T08:30:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clooms.com\/?p=6432"},"modified":"2023-01-16T04:58:06","modified_gmt":"2023-01-16T04:58:06","slug":"spdif-optical-audio-cables","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clooms.com\/spdif-optical-audio-cables\/","title":{"rendered":"SPDIF Optical Audio Cables: Know SPDIF in Detail"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
In some devices like a Focusrite Saffire Pro 24 DSP<\/strong> or something similar, you will see ports as “Optical In” and “SPDIF In.” Now, this might intrigue you if they are different or not. Some people believe that they are the same since both are digital connections. Also, they try to use them interchangeably and fail. Why? Because the protocols and builds they follow are different. Today we will discuss SPDIF optical <\/strong>audio cables<\/strong><\/a> step by step.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n SPDIF is a protocol for interconnectivity that can use optical cables in certain situations. On the other hand, there is another connection format known as TOSLINK optical, which is similar to but older than SPDIF. As the industry evolves, the applications of each connection have shifted. Hence, the choice of the audio format depends on the specifics of your setup and process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here is a table to define the basic difference between the two terms<\/p>\n\n\n\nTable of Contents<\/h2>\n
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Basic Difference between SPDIF and TOSLINK optical<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
Factors<\/strong><\/td> SPDIF<\/strong><\/td> Optical<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Overview<\/em><\/strong><\/td> Best for audiophiles that work on digital signals with low latency audio<\/td> Best for Home Theaters and Hi-Fi uses while giving wide range compatibility and less power usage<\/td><\/tr> Signal Quality<\/em><\/strong><\/td> Noise-free to some extent, but may have some distortion<\/td> No distortion at all<\/td><\/tr> Interference<\/em><\/strong><\/td> Possible due to the passage of electromagnetic current in it<\/td> No interference due to light impulse technology<\/td><\/tr> Application<\/em><\/strong><\/td> Stereo in\/out cables for TV speakers, DVD players, and expert audio devices<\/td> Transmits Dolby decoders to consoles, AV, and simple sound equipment<\/td><\/tr> Limitations<\/em><\/strong><\/td> Only supports digital signals and cannot handle lossless formats<\/td> Only supports stereo and 5.1 channels and cannot supports lossless formats<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n What is SPDIF Cable? <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n