äänisovitin

An äänisovitin, which translates to "sound adapter" or "audio adapter" in English, is a device used to connect different types of audio equipment. These adapters facilitate compatibility between devices that might otherwise have incompatible connectors or signal types.

Common uses for äänisovitin include changing the physical size of an audio connector, such as converting a 3.5mm headphone jack to a 6.35mm (1/4 inch) jack, or vice versa. This is particularly useful for connecting headphones or instruments to different audio interfaces. Another function can be to adapt between analog and digital audio signals, although this is less common and often referred to by more specific terms like a digital-to-analog converter (DAC) or analog-to-digital converter (ADC).

Äänisovitin can also be used to split an audio signal, allowing one source to be sent to multiple outputs, or to combine signals from different sources into a single output. In some cases, they might also be used to change impedance or signal levels to ensure proper functioning between connected devices. The design and complexity of an äänisovitin vary greatly depending on its intended purpose, ranging from simple passive adapters to more complex active devices.