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VGA to 3 RCA Cable | 1.8m Length | 15-Pin Male Plug | Blister Pack
A passive breakout lead for AV installers, sealed and suited to equipment with component or RGB inputs.
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Note: price and availability are subject to change without prior notice
The VGA to 3 RCA Cable is available at Mascom International for KSh 1,040, brand new and sealed in a blister pack, with a 15-pin VGA male plug at one end and three RCA plugs at the other, joined by a 1.8m lead. It is a passive wiring cable, meaning plain copper wires run from the VGA pins to the RCA plugs with no chip or converter inside. The three RCA plugs are typically colour-coded red, green and blue. The VGA to 3 RCA Cable is on our shelf at the Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD.
Built for AV technicians, church media teams, event crews and hobbyists across Kenya, the VGA to 3 RCA Cable suits jobs where both ends already speak the same signal. Some projectors, video processors and professional displays have component or RGB inputs on RCA sockets, while certain AV gear sends that signal out through a VGA-shaped port. The VGA to 3 RCA Cable links the two without soldering a custom lead. One honest warning matters here. On its own, the VGA to 3 RCA Cable does not turn a computer's VGA picture into composite video for the single yellow socket on an old TV.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya that sell this lead as a laptop-to-TV fix, Mascom International explains what the wiring really does before you pay. Buyers throughout Kenya report wasted trips after buying the wrong breakout cable elsewhere, so we ask you to confirm your setup on WhatsApp first. Tell us the model of your projector or display and the device feeding it, and our staff will say whether the VGA to 3 RCA Cable fits the job or point you to a powered converter instead. Visit the Kimathi Street shop, or order with pay-on-arrival delivery to any county.
Common Questions About the VGA to 3 RCA Cable
How much does the VGA to 3 RCA Cable 1.8m cost in Kenya?
The VGA to 3 RCA Cable 1.8m costs KSh 1,040 at Mascom International in Nairobi CBD, brand new and sealed in its blister pack. That figure includes a 6-month warranty against manufacturing defects. Delivery is pay-on-arrival across Kenya, with M-Pesa or cash accepted at the door. Nairobi addresses usually receive the cable the same day, and other major towns the next business day. Confirm your intended use with us on WhatsApp before ordering.
Can the VGA to 3 RCA Cable connect my laptop to an old TV?
Usually not, because the VGA to 3 RCA Cable is passive wiring and cannot convert a computer picture into the composite video most old TVs accept. A laptop's VGA port sends separate red, green and blue signals plus sync timing. An old TV's yellow socket expects all of that combined into one composite signal. Changing one into the other needs a powered converter box with its own electronics. Ask our staff about that option on WhatsApp.
What does the VGA to 3 RCA Cable actually do?
The VGA to 3 RCA Cable carries the colour channels from selected VGA pins out to three separate RCA plugs, typically red, green and blue. Nothing inside changes the signal, so what goes in at the VGA end comes out unchanged at the RCA end. It works only when the source and the display already use a matching component or RGB signal. AV installers use this kind of breakout to link equipment with mismatched sockets but the same signal type.
How does the VGA to 3 RCA Cable compare with a powered VGA to AV converter?
The VGA to 3 RCA Cable is a plain passive lead, while a powered VGA to AV converter is a small box with a chip that rebuilds the signal. The converter can feed an old TV's composite or S-Video input from a laptop, which this cable cannot do. The converter also needs mains or USB power. Choose the passive cable for matched component or RGB equipment, and choose a converter for a computer-to-old-TV job.
Is the VGA to 3 RCA Cable suitable for church halls and event venues in Kenya?
Yes, the VGA to 3 RCA Cable suits church halls and event venues where a projector or video switcher has matching component or RGB inputs. Media teams in Nairobi and Nakuru often inherit mixed equipment from donors, with sockets that do not line up. Because the lead is passive, KPLC outages and voltage dips do not affect it. Coastal humidity in Mombasa and Malindi can corrode RCA tips, so store the cable dry between services.
Who should buy the VGA to 3 RCA Cable, and who should skip it?
Buy the VGA to 3 RCA Cable if you know your source sends component or RGB video through a VGA-style port and your display takes it on red, green and blue RCA sockets. Skip it if you want to show a laptop on a TV through its yellow composite socket. That job needs a powered converter. Anyone with a modern TV or monitor that has HDMI is better served by an HDMI cable or an HDMI adapter.
Does the VGA to 3 RCA Cable carry sound?
No, the VGA to 3 RCA Cable carries no audio, because none of its three RCA plugs is wired for sound. The red plug here is a red colour channel, not the red right-audio plug seen on stereo leads, which confuses many first-time buyers. For sound, run a separate audio cable from the source to the speakers, mixer or display. Mixing up red video and red audio plugs is a common cause of a silent setup.
How do I connect the RCA plugs to my projector or display?
Match each RCA plug to the socket of the same colour, usually red to red, green to green and blue to blue. Some component inputs are labelled Y, Pb and Pr instead, with green normally used for Y. Then select the component or RGB input on the display menu. If the picture is green, pink or rolling, the signal types probably do not match, so send our staff your model numbers on WhatsApp for advice.
Technical Specifications
Core Function and Wiring
- Passive wiring cable — copper wires run straight from the VGA pins to the RCA plugs, with no chip, power supply or conversion inside.
- Component-style breakout — splits the colour channels into three separate RCA plugs instead of one combined video plug.
- Three RCA plugs, typically red, green and blue — each carries one colour channel, so matching the colours matters during setup.
- No composite conversion — the cable cannot feed an old TV's single yellow video socket from a computer's VGA port on its own.
- No audio wiring — sound needs its own cable from the source to the speakers or display.
- Signal compatibility depends on your equipment — confirm your source and display models on WhatsApp before ordering.
Compatibility and Use Cases
- Projectors with component or RGB inputs on RCA sockets — common on older business and church projectors still in service across Kenya.
- AV gear with a VGA-style output carrying component video — some media players, switchers and processors use this socket arrangement.
- Video switchers and scalers in event setups — installers use breakout leads to bridge equipment with different socket shapes.
- Not for HDMI, DisplayPort or USB-C devices — those digital outputs need a different cable or a powered adapter.
- Not a laptop-to-TV solution for composite inputs — a powered VGA to AV converter is the right tool for that job.
Build and Handling
- 15-pin VGA male plug — fits the blue D-shaped female socket found on many projectors, scalers and older computers.
- 1.8m lead — reaches from an equipment rack or table to a projector input panel at a comfortable distance.
- Blister pack, brand new and sealed — arrives unused and protected, with clean RCA tips and straight VGA pins.
- Stock code 15MM180 — quote it on WhatsApp so our staff can confirm availability and match your order quickly.
- Store coiled and dry — loose loops and a dry box protect the RCA tips from bending and from corrosion in humid weather.
Inclusions and Support
- One VGA to 3 RCA Cable 1.8m — sealed in its blister pack, with no assembly needed.
- No adapters, converter box or audio lead — the pack contains the breakout cable only.
- 6-month warranty through Mascom International — manufacturing faults are assessed at our Nairobi CBD service desk.
- Compatibility check before purchase — share your equipment models on WhatsApp for an honest yes or no.
- Pay-on-arrival delivery — check the sealed pack at your door before paying in cash or through M-Pesa.
Package Contents
The blister pack holds one VGA to 3 RCA Cable, 1.8m long, with a 15-pin VGA male plug at one end and three colour-coded RCA plugs at the other. There is no converter box, power adapter, audio cable or gender changer included. If your setup needs a VGA female end, an audio lead or composite conversion, ask our staff before you order so you receive every part in one delivery.
Warranty
The VGA to 3 RCA Cable ships with a 6-month warranty through Mascom International, covering manufacturing defects under normal use. If a wire or plug fails because of a build fault, bring the cable and your receipt to our service desk in Nairobi CBD, where our team will check it and handle the claim.
Where to Buy the VGA to 3 RCA Cable in Kenya
Mascom International stocks the VGA to 3 RCA Cable at the Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Walk in Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Bring your projector details or a photo of its input panel, and we will look at the sockets with you before you buy. The plugs follow the usual red, green and blue colour coding.
Message or call us with your setup details:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
We ship pay-on-arrival to all 47 counties. Orders inside Nairobi and its environs arrive the same day, and venues in Kisumu, Eldoret, Thika and other major towns receive theirs on the next business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
This cable carries the 6-month warranty set out above. You get straight answers about what a passive lead can do, a fixed price with no surprises, and support from a real shop after the sale.
Disclaimer: We can not guarantee that the information on this product is 100% correct
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