Technical Info

Our popular Balanced Audio article has gotten a refresh! Now featuring more information about phone connectors (TRS), how to identify balanced audio cables, and full translations of the article into Spanish and French!

We've updated our Pelican Case Size Chart with all the newest Pelican cases, and every single accessory or service we offer. Check it out!

What's the best kind of connector plating for your application, gold, nickel, or silver? Our latest article covers the pros and cons of each, and can help you determine the best metal for the job.

The term "right-angle" can mean a lot of things depending on the connector. Our comprehensive right-angle cable guide can help you identify the "top" of most common connectors, and how to determine which angle of cable will perfectly fit your purposes. Read on for more.

Quad core XLR microphone cables can help reduce interference and give you a cleaned audio signal. How does that work? When would you want to use them? Find out in our new Quad Core XLR Microphone Cable FAQ!

How waterproof is waterproof? What kind of tests does an IP67 product undergo? We dive deep into the IEC's Ingress Protection ratings, what they mean, and how they compare to other ruggedness rating systems. Read on for more!

Active Optical Cables were once the exclusive domain of server rooms and datacenters. Now they're available to help make long runs with common formats like HDMI and USB. Check out our new guide to find out how they work and how they can help you!

We just updated our popular Thunderbolt Guide and FAQ with the latest information about the upcoming Thunderbolt 4 update. Check it out!

USB4 is coming soon, and our FAQ and guide will get you up to speed on its features, requirements, and capabilities!

Find out how DataPro's wide variety of rotary engraving and laser marking services work, and which is ideal for your project in our new informative article.

HDR Video is becoming more popular -- check out our new HDR Video Guide to get caught up on how it works, what you need to use it, and where to find the best content!

GoPro's USB-C microphone adapter is pretty large for what it does -- so we decided to take one apart and find out what's going on in there. Check out our exclusive teardown!

We've updated our Thunderbolt Guide and FAQ with new questions, new answers, and more information about Thunderbolt 3, UHD support, and more! Check it out.

How exactly does a computer know the right settings to display on a monitor when you first plug it in? The answer is a bit of an alphabet soup of features and acronyms -- grab a spoon and dive into our comprehensive HPD/DDC/EDID article!

Wondering what Category 7 cable is? What it's used for, and how it differs from its predecessors? Read our informative technical article!

A Balanced Audio connection can create a high-quality and noise-free connection over great distances. How does it work? What can it be used for? Find out in our exclusive guide!

Having a plate or panel made? 5052 Aluminum is a great choice for its clean finish and excellent laser marking characteristics!

Learn to connect a second monitor to your HP all-in-one desktop computer!

Recent reports have found that the OnePlus USB Type-C legacy adapters could damage some USB charging devices. Should you be worried?

USB 3.1 Type-C (or USB-C) has been been making headlines with its radical redesign of the ubiquitous USB connector, and intriguing new features. Where did it come from? Where is it going? And how can you make use of it? Read on!

We're adding a new capability to our shop - the capability to make 3D shapes with the addition of a metal brake!

We're sharing some hard-won insight into the day to day operation of one of our prototyping toys -- the Makerbot Replicator 2X. Check it out!

You may have heard about the recent Heartbleed encryption exploit, which has affected millions of websites. We're happy to say that Datapro.net is not vulnerable to this exploit, and you can shop with full confidence in our security.

Thunderbolt is picking up steam as a high-speed desktop peripheral format. How does it stack up to more popular formats like USB and Firewire? Find out in our comprehensive guide.

HDMI is going 4K with the latest spec release from the HDMI Forum. What does this mean for you?

Confused about the new SuperSpeed USB 3.0? We have a complete guide available that will help you get the most out of this new connection standard.

The exciting new revision for the Universal Serial Bus, USB 3.0 (or "SuperSpeed USB"), offers lightning-fast transfer rates and more efficient power consumption while retaining backwards-compatibility with USB 2.0 and 1.1 interfaces.

Dell's DisplayPort-capable 3008WFP LCD monitors are available now, allowing consumers to enter the DisplayPort market without sacrificing DVI or HDMI connectivity.

NEC recently released a new line of their AccuSync LCD monitors. These new models include HDMI input, adding a little more fuel to the DisplayPort vs HDMI vs DVI struggle.

Hot on the heels of Samsung's announcement of a DisplayPort LCD display, ATI has revealed plans for a DisplayPort video card. This card should be available in early 2008, just in time for Samsung's monitor.

Samsung has recently announced their upcoming 30-inch DisplayPort LCD monitor. This ultra high resolution monitor takes advantage of the new DisplayPort open standard, which supports much higher bandwidth than current display standards like DVI.