USB Type-B 3.5mm TRS

Compatibility check and signal path analysis

Adapter Required

These connectors are not directly compatible. An adapter or converter cable is needed.

Recommended: USB Type-B to 3.5mm TRS adapter

Signal Path

Adapter
3.5mm TRS Audio

USB Type-B

Family USB
Form Factor Square trapezoidal
Pin Count 4
Reversible No

3.5mm TRS

Family Audio
Form Factor Cylindrical 3.5mm
Pin Count 3
Reversible Yes

Notes

USB Type-B to 3.5mm TRS: USB can drive audio through a DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter) adapter. Many USB audio interfaces and headphone adapters exist. The USB Type-B (USB) and 3.5mm TRS (Audio) are from different connector families.