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TRS to Dual Mono (Insert) Cable Designer
★★★★★ 5.0 · 110 reviewsOne TRS plug that splits to two mono ends. Also known as a Y or insert cable. Fully customizable, soldered and tested in our shop. Beginner's guide below.
Used for: pedal FX loops · true bypass stereo loops (RJM PBC) · volume pedal as expression · noise gate 4-cable · dual overdrives
Updates live as you build
$24.00
Arrives soldered and ready to plug in · made to order · ships in 3-5 business days · Free US, CA & AU shipping over $149
1 · TRS end (single plug)
Up to 3 characters per line, 2 lines. Press Enter for line 2.
2 · Mono ends
Leg A – tip
Leg B – ring
3 · Length of each leg
Leg A (tip)
18"
Leg B (ring)
18"
Different lengths add a small upcharge (charged at the longer leg). Mixing the two mono plugs adds a small upcharge.
- ✓ Soldered & tested by hand
- ✓ Mogami W2528
- ✓ 5 year warranty
- ✓ 300+ five-star reviews
Wrong length? Send it back within 30 days and we'll remake it with your plugs. You just cover shipping and any new parts.
Is this for you?
Yes if one TRS jack on a pedal, looper or junction needs to split into two mono plugs (send and return, or left and right).
Not if you need TRS on both ends. That's a TRS cable.
Need a floating ring or tip and ring joined? Email info@goodwoodaudio.com before ordering and we'll confirm the wiring.
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New to insert cables? Start here.
An insert cable is one TRS (tip, ring, sleeve) plug on a single end that splits into two mono (TS) plugs. The Goodwood standard is tip is left (or send) and ring is right (or return), and the cable going to the ring carries a light grey stripe so you can always tell them apart. Use them with compatible true-bypass strips, compatible Goodwood Audio junction boxes, a volume pedal run as an expression pedal, compatible noise gates, compatible dual overdrives, and plenty more.
Which plug should I pick?
Not sure? Start with a Pancake on all three ends. It suits most applications. For true bypass loopers, use the Short Straight or ESP on the TRS end, and whatever plug suits your pedal best on the mono ends.
Insert cable send and return: which leg is which?
- TRS end goes into the pedal's insert, loop or expression jack.
- Tip leg (plain black) = send or left.
- Ring leg (white stripe) = return or right.
Our standard is tip is left (or send) and ring is right (or return), and the ring cable carries the white stripe. Need a specialty variation, like the cables for an RJM PBC10 or other true-bypass strips? Email info@goodwoodaudio.com before ordering and we will confirm exactly what you need.
Are soldered cables really that much better?
Soldered joints do not corrode or work loose over time, so you get a board you can rely on. We use Mogami W2528 dual mono cable for every insert cable. It is a robust, great sounding cable used by touring pros worldwide.
Insert Cable FAQ
What is a TRS to dual mono cable?
It is one TRS plug that splits into two mono plugs, also called a Y cable, breakout cable or insert cable. It carries two separate signals, tip and ring, down to two mono ends. The tip and sleeve of the TRS end connect to one leg's tip and sleeve; the ring and sleeve connect to the white-line cable's tip and sleeve. There are no passive splits or mixing on a standard insert cable, it simply breaks a TRS plug out to two mono plugs for convenience.
Can the two legs be different lengths?
Yes, set each cable to its own length. Different lengths add a small upcharge and are charged at the longer leg.
Can I mix the two mono plugs?
Yes, all three plugs are fully customizable. Mixing two different mono plugs adds a small upcharge.
I can't solder, is that a problem?
No. These cables arrive soldered and ready to use. You just choose the plugs and lengths, and install them on your pedalboard.
Insert cable vs Y cable, what's the difference?
None. It's the same cable with two names. Some people also call it a breakout cable.
Which leg is send and which is return?
Our standard is tip is send (plain black) and ring is return (white stripe). Check your pedal's manual, some brands flip it.
What if I get a length wrong?
Every cable is built to your spec, so we can't resell it. If a length is off, send it back within 30 days and we'll remake it with your existing plugs, with no labour charge. You just cover shipping and any new parts it needs. Email info@goodwoodaudio.com first so we know it's coming.
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