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Hosa CMP-159 Stereo Breakout Cable - 3.5mm TRS Male to Left and Right 1/4-inch TS Male - 10 foot

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EBS ICY-30 Flat Insert Cable - 11.8 inches

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Hosa CMP-153 Stereo Breakout Cable - 3.5mm TRS Male to Left and Right 1/4-inch TS Male - 3 foot

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EBS ICY-100 Flat Insert Cable - 3.28 feet

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Hosa HMP-006Y Pro Stereo Breakout Cable - 3.5mm TRS Male to Dual 1/4-inch TS Male - 6 foot

Stereo Breakout Cable, 3.5mm TRS Male to 1/4" TS Male Left/Right REAN Connectors, 6 foot Long
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ProCo IPBQ2Q-10 1/4-inch TRS Male to Dual 1/4-inch TS Male Insert Cable - 10 foot

Insert/Stereo Breakout Cable, 1/4" TRS Male to Dual 1/4" TS Male Connectors, 10 foot Long
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Hosa HMP-010Y Pro Stereo Breakout Cable - 3.5mm TRS Male to Dual 1/4-inch TS Male - 10 foot

Stereo Breakout Cable, 3.5mm TRS Male to 1/4" TS Male Left/Right REAN Connectors, 10 foot Long
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ProCo YMXF2XM-1 XLR Female to Dual XLR Male Y-Cable - 1 foot

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Hosa YPP-117 Stereo Breakout Cable - 1/4 inch TRS Male to Left and Right 1/4 inch TS Female

Stereo Breakout Cable, 1/4" TRS Male to 1/4" TS Female Left/Right Connectors, 6 inch Long
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ProCo IPBQ2Q-20 1/4-inch TRS Male to Dual 1/4-inch TS Male Insert Cable - 20 foot

Insert/Stereo Breakout Cable, 1/4" TRS Male to Dual 1/4" TS Male Connectors, 20 foot Long
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ProCo IPBQ2Q-5 1/4-inch TRS Male to Dual 1/4-inch TS Male Insert Cable - 5 foot

Insert/Stereo Breakout Cable, 1/4" TRS Male to Dual 1/4" Male Connectors, 5 foot Long
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Hosa YMM-232 Y Cable - 3.5mm TRS Male to Dual 3.5mm TRS Female

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Hosa CMR-206 Stereo Breakout Cable - 3.5mm TRS Male to Left and Right RCA Male - 6 foot

Stereo Breakout Cable, 3.5mm TRS Male to RCA Male Left/Right Connectors, 6 foot Long
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Mogami Gold 3.5 2 TS 06 Accessory Cable - 3.5mm TRS Male to Dual 1/4-inch TS Male Left/Right - 6 foot

Audio Cable, 6' Long, 3.5mm TRS to Dual 1/4" TS, with Gold Contacts
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Hosa STP-201 Insert Cable - 1/4 inch TRS Male to Dual 1/4 inch TS Male - 3 foot

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Photo of ProCo IPMB2Q-5 3.5mm TRS Male to Dual 1/4 inch TS Male Cable - 5 foot

ProCo IPMB2Q-5 3.5mm TRS Male to Dual 1/4 inch TS Male Cable - 5 foot

Insert/Stereo Breakout Cable, 3.5mm TRS Male to Dual 1/4" TS Male Connectors, 5 foot Long
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ProCo YMXM2XF-1 XLR Male to 2 XLR Female Y-Cable - 1 foot

Y Cable, XLR Male-Dual XLR Female, 1' Long
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ProCo IPBQ2Q-3 1/4-inch TRS Male to Dual 1/4-inch TS Male Insert Cable - 3 foot

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Hosa HMP-003Y Pro Stereo Breakout Cable - 3.5mm TRS Male to Dual 1/4-inch TS Male - 3 foot

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Roland RCC-5-TR28V2 Black Series 1/4-inch TRS Male to Dual 1/4-inch TS Male Insert/Splitter Cable - 5 foot

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Hosa CMR-210 Stereo Breakout Cable - 3.5mm TRS Male to Left and Right RCA Male - 10 foot

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Roland RCC-10-TR28V2 Black Series 1/4-inch TRS Male to Dual 1/4-inch TS Male Insert/Splitter Cable - 10 foot

Black Series 1/4" TRS Male to Dual 1/4" TS Male Insert/Splitter Cable - 10'
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Photo of Hosa YXM-121 Y Cable - XLR Female to Dual XLR Male - 6 inch

Hosa YXM-121 Y Cable - XLR Female to Dual XLR Male - 6 inch

Y Cable, XLR Female-Dual XLR Male, 6" Long
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Hosa YPP-136 Stereo Breakout Cable - 1/4 inch TRS Female to Left and Right 1/4 inch TS Male

Stereo Breakout Cable, 1/4" TRS Female to 1/4" TS Male Left/Right Connectors, 6 inch Long
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Hosa CMR-203 Stereo Breakout Cable - 3.5mm TRS Male to Left and Right RCA Male - 3 foot

Stereo Breakout Cable, 3.5mm TRS Male to RCA Male Left/Right Connectors, 3 foot Long
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Photo of Hosa YPP-106 Y Cable - 1/4 inch TS Female to Dual 1/4 inch TS Male

Hosa YPP-106 Y Cable - 1/4 inch TS Female to Dual 1/4 inch TS Male

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Hosa YMP-234 Y Cable - 1/4 inch TRS Male to Dual 3.5mm TRS Female

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Roland RCC-5-3528V2 Black Series 3.5mm TRS Male to Dual 1/4-inch TS Male - 5 foot

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Hosa HMR-010Y Pro Stereo Breakout Cable - 3.5mm TRS Male to Dual RCA Male - 10 foot

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Photo of Mogami Gold Insert TS Cable - 1/4-inch TRS Male to Dual 1/4-inch TS Male - 6 foot

Mogami Gold Insert TS Cable - 1/4-inch TRS Male to Dual 1/4-inch TS Male - 6 foot

Audio Insert Y-cable, 6' Long, 1/4" TRS Male - 2 x 1/4" TS Male, with Black Epoxy Finish and Gold-plated Plugs
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Hosa HMX-006Y Pro Stereo Breakout Cable - 3.5mm TRS Male to Dual XLR Male - 6 foot

Stereo Breakout Cable, 3.5mm TRS Male to XLR Male Left/Right REAN Connectors, 6 foot Long
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Photo of ProCo IPMB2Q 3.5mm TRS Plug to Dual 1/4-inch TS Plug Cable - 20 feet

ProCo IPMB2Q 3.5mm TRS Plug to Dual 1/4-inch TS Plug Cable - 20 feet

Insert/Stereo Breakout Cable, 3.5mm TRS Male- 2 x 1/4" TS Male, 20'
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Hosa STP-202 Insert Cable - 1/4 inch TRS Male to Dual 1/4 inch TS Male - 6 foot

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Hosa HMX-003Y Pro Stereo Breakout Cable - 3.5mm TRS Male to Dual XLR Male - 3 foot

Stereo Breakout Cable, 3.5mm TRS Male to XLR Male Left/Right REAN Connectors, 3 foot Long
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Roland RCC-10-3528V2 Black Series 3.5mm TRS Male to Dual 1/4-inch TS Male - 10 foot

Insert Cable 3.5mm TRS Male to Dual 1/4" TS Male - 10'
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Photo of Hosa HMX-015Y Pro Stereo Breakout Cable - 3.5mm TRS Male to Dual XLR Male - 15-foot

Hosa HMX-015Y Pro Stereo Breakout Cable - 3.5mm TRS Male to Dual XLR Male - 15-foot

3.5mm TRS Male to Dual XLR Male Breakout Cable with REAN Connectors - 15'
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Shop “Y” Insert Cables for Stage and Studio


A TRS insert cable, sometimes called a Y cable because its three ends resemble the letter “Y,” is a studio essential. This type of cable sports a TRS (tip-ring-sleeve) plug on one end and two TS (tip-sleeve) plugs on the other. A TRS Y cable is commonly used to access the send and return on a mixer or patchbay insert, with one TS plug feeding your outboard gear and the other carrying the processed signal back in. You can also use an insert-style cable to connect stereo signals between gear when one piece of equipment uses separate jacks for left and right channels and the other uses a single TRS jack.


Quick note: most gear with insert points uses the tip as the send and the ring as the return, though some gear reverses this. Check your manual before patching, or give your Sales Engineer a call for help.


Choosing the Right “Y” Insert Cable


Some Y cables are known as Y splitter cables, since the same signal is carried on both split plugs. This allows you to split a signal into two parts or combine two signals into one. But be careful: a Y cable isn’t the right tool for every situation. For example, you can’t merge two simultaneous MIDI streams with a Y cable, and you shouldn’t connect two power amplifier outputs together with one. And, even when a splitter technically works, results depend on factors like signal levels and impedances. In such cases, a dedicated splitter, DI box, or MIDI merger may be the better choice.


USB Y Cable Uses


Y cables aren’t limited to audio. A USB Y cable typically draws power from two USB ports on the same host while passing data through a single connection, so a power-hungry peripheral like a bus-powered drive can get the current it needs without requiring a separate power adapter. Designs vary, so check the manufacturer’s specs to confirm how a given cable handles power and data.


Browse Insert Cables from Top Brands


Sweetwater stocks a wide variety of Y cables from respected brands like Pro Co, Hosa, Mogami, EBS, and StarTech. Not sure what kind of cable you need? Consult our Cable Buying Guide for more information. Still have questions? Give your Sweetwater Sales Engineer a call at (800) 222-4700. They’ll be happy to point you in the right direction.

What are the most popular brands for Insert / Y Cables on Sweetwater.com?


What are the most popular Insert / Y Cables on Sweetwater.com?


  1. Hosa CMP-159 Stereo Breakout Cable - 3.5mm TRS Male to Left and Right 1/4-inch TS Male - 10 foot

    13 reviews

    $17.95

  2. Mogami Gold 3.5 2 TS 06 Accessory Cable - 3.5mm TRS Male to Dual 1/4-inch TS Male Left/Right - 6 foot

    3 reviews

    $107.95

  3. EBS ICY-30 Flat Insert Cable - 11.8 inches

    7 reviews

    $15.99

  4. Mogami Gold 3.5 2 RCA 03 Accessory Cable - 3.5mm TRS Male to Dual RCA Male Left/Right - 3 foot

    5 reviews

    $89.95

  5. ProCo IPBQ2Q-10 1/4-inch TRS Male to Dual 1/4-inch TS Male Insert Cable - 10 foot

    13 reviews

    $32.98

Why shop Insert / Y Cables at Sweetwater.com?


With a massive selection of Insert / Y Cables, free shipping, a free 2-year warranty, 24/7 access to award-winning support - and more - Sweetwater gives you more than any other retailer! If you have any questions about Insert / Y Cables, make sure to give your personal Sales Engineer a call at (800) 222-4700.