USB Type-C ↔ 6.35mm (1/4 inch)
Compatibility check and signal path analysis
Adapter Required
These connectors are not directly compatible. An adapter or converter cable is needed.
Recommended: USB Type-C to 6.35mm (1/4 inch) adapter
Signal Path
USB Type-C
Family
USB
Form Factor
Oval symmetric
Pin Count
24
Reversible
Yes
6.35mm (1/4 inch)
Family
Audio
Form Factor
Cylindrical 6.35mm
Pin Count
3
Reversible
Yes
Notes
USB Type-C to 6.35mm (1/4 inch): USB can drive audio through a DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter) adapter. Many USB audio interfaces and headphone adapters exist. The USB Type-C (USB) and 6.35mm (1/4 inch) (Audio) are from different connector families.