The SA-Y21 adapter cable bridges professional XLR equipment with consumer RCA gear, making it essential for home studios, churches connecting mixing boards to recording equipment, and venues integrating pro audio with home theater components. This dual-channel cable handles stereo signals through its red and white color-coded RCA connectors.

Built with two XLR female inputs and two RCA male outputs, this 3-foot cable converts balanced professional signals to unbalanced consumer format. The nickel-plated connectors resist corrosion while maintaining clean signal transfer, and heavy-duty strain relief on both ends prevents cable failure at the most vulnerable connection points.

The flexible PVC jacket provides durability for mobile setups while remaining pliable enough for tight routing behind equipment racks. At 0.24 pounds, this cable adds minimal weight to your gear bag while delivering the connectivity you need for stereo applications.

Use this cable to connect mixing console line outputs to powered monitors with RCA inputs, interface microphone preamps with home recording equipment, or bridge church sound boards with sanctuary recording systems. It's equally valuable for connecting professional microphones to consumer audio interfaces or home theater receivers.

Simply connect your XLR sources to the female ends and plug the red/white RCA connectors into your destination equipment - no additional adapters needed. The cable comes ready to use out of the box.

Every SA-Y21 includes Seismic Audio's one-year warranty and ships fast from our warehouse. Professional connectivity at a practical price point.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What equipment can I connect with this XLR to RCA cable?

This cable connects professional audio gear with XLR outputs (like mixing consoles, microphone preamps, or audio interfaces) to consumer equipment with RCA inputs (such as powered monitors, home stereo receivers, or recording devices). The dual-channel design handles stereo signals, with red and white connectors following standard left/right audio conventions.

Will this cable work for connecting microphones to my home audio system?

Yes, but only if your microphones connect to equipment that provides XLR female outputs, like a mixer or preamp. You cannot plug microphones directly into the XLR female connectors on this cable - those are inputs that receive signals from other equipment, then convert them to RCA format for your home system.

Is 3 feet long enough for typical studio and venue setups?

The 3-foot length works well for desktop studios, small equipment racks, and close-proximity connections between your mixing board and nearby powered speakers or recording equipment. For larger venues or distant equipment, you may need our longer cable versions or additional extension cables.

Does this cable require phantom power or external power to work?

No external power is required - this is a passive adapter cable that simply converts connector types and signal formats. However, if you're connecting equipment that needs phantom power (like condenser microphones), that power must come from your source equipment (mixer, preamp, or audio interface) before the signal reaches this cable.

How does this compare to using separate XLR to RCA adapters?

This integrated cable eliminates the need for separate adapters and additional cables, reducing connection points that could introduce noise or signal loss. The single-piece design is more reliable than adapter chains and takes up less space in your setup, while the strain relief protects both the cable and your equipment's connectors.

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to: www.P65Warnings.ca.gov