This cable features TRS/stereo plugs on each end. It uses 16 AWG stranded, pure copper conductors and employs copper braid shielding with 97.5% coverage. The plugs are gold plated to provide smooth, corrosion-free connections as well as maximum electrical conductivity. With two separate conductors and the common Shield ground, This cable can be used as an unbalanced stereo patch Cable or as a Balanced mono patch Cable. Quality at a fair price: Monoprice rugged design and rigid quality control standards deliver high quality products at fair prices.