AES 14id-2010 (R2015) (S2017) PDF Download

The AES 14id-2010 (R2015) (S2017) standard addresses the need for a standardized solution for interconnecting test equipment and portable audio equipment that use different types of connectors.

Previously, users had to rely on ad-hoc adapters and connecting leads with different plugs at each end, which was inconvenient and potentially unreliable. This standard aims to alleviate this issue by introducing a universal jack connector that can accommodate both the IEC 60603-11 3 contact 6.35 mm plug connector (TRS) and the professional B-gauge connector.

Although some TRS jacks may already support both types of plugs, they are not explicitly specified by manufacturers for this purpose. Therefore, Clause 5 of the standard recommends specific jack dimensions to ensure universal compatibility. It is important to note that while these specified dimensions meet the universal requirements, there may still be other jacks available with similar functionality.