1 in 2 out design for connecting 1 optical audio source to two output devices, enabling versatile audio setups. Digital optical audio male 1 to 2 female splitter adapter for connecting your music player, or other digital audio source, to both your receiver and recorders. The adapter may be used with 1 input cable and 2 output cables. For professional or home installations, it helps reduce wear from constant plugging and unplugging of cables. Benefits and compatibility Keeps a single digital audio source active while delivering to two destinations Simple, direct compatibility with standard digital optical audio gear Reduces strain on connectors by minimizing repeated plugging and unplugging Use scenarios Home theater: connect a Bluray player to both your AV receiver and a recording device for simultaneous playback and archiving Studio or podcast setup: route a single digital audio source to a receiver for monitoring and to recorders for recording Conference or event setup: distribute a digital audio signal from one source to both a PA system receiver and a recording device