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hello. i'm new to the group and to electronics...

is it possible to change the 1/4" jacks of a distortion pedal to rca
jacks? thanks....jason

hello. i'm new to the group and to electronics...

is it possible to change the 1/4" jacks of a distortion pedal to rca
jacks? thanks....jason

Yes, but it would be easier to use an adapter to convert 1/4" to an RCA
phono jack. The mechanical connection with an RCA plug/jack is much less
reliable than the 1/4" and will pull out a lot easier, which could be very
inconvenient when you are playing, not to mention the additional noise that
will be introduced. The poor connection (compared to the 1/4") will raise
hell with ground loop problems too. Gold plated connectors are a must to
minimize these potential problems - even with an adapter. Good luck with
whatever you decide.

Bob

Normally this is not possible for both jacks. One of the normal
functions of the 1/4' jacks in guitar pedals is to make up the ground
side of the battery connection effectively turning the pedal "ON"
That is why you should always unplug your cables when not in use to
save your battery. Since the RCA jack does not have a switch (not
any I have seen), the 1/4" phone cannot be directly replaced.

1/4" phone male to 1/4 RCA female adapters are plentiful and cheap.
Larry Hendry



--- go_robot_go@... wrote:

hello. i'm new to the group and to electronics...

is it possible to change the 1/4" jacks of a distortion pedal to
rca
jacks? thanks....jason

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