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Black 3.5 mm male plug splitting to two female sockets, short TPE cable

Hetai Tech

Hetai Tech 3.5 mm Male to 2 Female Audio Cable 20 cm

SKU CH-MQE6-Y9RQW

Splits a 3.5 mm combo jack into separate headphone and microphone ports for Apple and other devices

  • Connection typeMicro USB to USB A
  • Splits one 3.5 mm combo port into separate headphone and microphone jacks
  • Connects older headsets to newer laptops and tablets with a single 3.5 mm socket
  • Gold-plated plugs and TPE cable resist corrosion and stay flexible
  • 20 cm length keeps the setup tidy inside a laptop bag
  • Works with any device using a 4-position 3.5 mm jack including iPhone, iPod and iPad

Audio Splitter for 3.5 mm Combo Ports

This 20 cm adapter converts a single 3.5 mm headset jack into separate headphone and microphone sockets. It lets owners of headsets with dual plugs connect to laptops, tablets or phones that only provide one combined port. The gold-plated connectors and TPE jacket keep the cable flexible for travel.

Signal Integrity Over Extended Use

The short 20 cm length limits resistance and crosstalk, so audio quality remains stable during long calls or recording sessions. Gold plating resists oxidation that can degrade contact after repeated insertion cycles. The TPE sheath resists kinking when the cable is coiled in a bag.

Plug-and-Play Installation

No drivers or configuration are required; simply insert the male plug into the combo port and attach the headphone and microphone plugs to the labelled female sockets. The only common issue is mismatched CTIA versus OMTP wiring on some older headsets, which can reverse microphone and ground contacts. Users with non-standard headsets may need a separate wiring adapter.

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Price $15.99
Pricier than about 55% of the 15,227 comparable items (median $14.99).

Specifications

Ports & slots
Connection typeMicro USB to USB A

Questions about this item

Does the 3.5 mm male plug draw any power or generate heat when used continuously?

No, the cable is completely passive and carries only analogue audio signals, so it draws zero power and produces no heat during all-day use.

What type of 3.5 mm port must my device already have for this splitter to work?

Your device needs a single 4-pole 3.5 mm combo jack that carries both headphone output and microphone input on one connector.

Will this adapter let me keep using my older headset that has separate pink and green 3.5 mm plugs?

Yes, the splitter provides one 3.5 mm headphone jack and one 3.5 mm microphone jack so the two legacy plugs connect directly.

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