Professional patch cables for live sound engineers, studio producers, and venue techs who need reliable balanced connections between XLR and 1/4" TRS gear. This 6-pack delivers the essential cable colors for organized signal routing in complex audio setups.

Each 25-foot cable converts XLR male outputs to 1/4" TRS inputs, maintaining balanced signal integrity across your entire audio chain. The heavy-duty rubber jacket stands up to repeated coiling and stage use while shielded construction prevents signal interference in electrically noisy environments.

Built with 22-gauge oxygen-free copper conductors and metal connectors on both ends, these cables handle professional signal levels without degradation. The 25-foot length bridges typical stage distances from front-of-house mixers to rack-mounted processors, amplifiers, or monitor sends. Six distinct colors—blue, red, green, yellow, purple, and orange—make signal tracing fast and eliminate guesswork during setup or troubleshooting.

Connect mixer outputs to equalizers, compressors, crossovers, or power amplifier inputs. Run balanced monitor feeds to stage wedges or side-fills. Link outboard processors in professional sound reinforcement systems for venues up to 500 people. The balanced design maintains signal quality over the full cable length, even in high-interference environments.

Standard XLR3M and 1/4" TRS male connectors fit all professional audio gear without adapters. Each cable arrives ready to use with Seismic Audio's one-year warranty and fast shipping to keep your shows running on schedule.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between XLR to TRS and XLR to TS cables?

XLR to TRS cables carry balanced signals with separate conductors for positive, negative, and ground connections. This balanced design cancels noise and interference over long cable runs. TRS (tip-ring-sleeve) maintains the balanced connection, while TS (tip-sleeve) cables are unbalanced and more susceptible to noise pickup.

Can I use these cables to connect my mixer directly to powered speakers?

These cables work if your powered speakers have 1/4" TRS balanced inputs, but most powered PA speakers use XLR inputs. Check your speaker's input panel—if it has XLR inputs, you'll want standard XLR male to XLR female cables instead. These XLR to TRS cables are designed primarily for connecting mixers to rack-mounted processors or unpowered amplifiers.

How long can I run balanced audio cables before signal loss becomes an issue?

Balanced XLR to TRS cables like these can run hundreds of feet without significant signal loss, making 25 feet well within the safe zone for professional applications. The balanced design and shielded construction maintain signal integrity even in venues with stage lighting, wireless systems, and other potential interference sources.

What audio equipment typically uses XLR outputs and TRS inputs?

Most mixing consoles have XLR outputs on their main and auxiliary sends, while many rack-mounted equalizers, compressors, crossovers, and power amplifiers feature 1/4" TRS balanced inputs. These cables bridge that connection gap in professional sound reinforcement and recording studio signal chains.

Why does this cable pack include six different colors?

Color-coding prevents signal routing errors in complex audio setups. Assign specific colors to different signal paths—red for main left, blue for main right, green for monitor mix 1, yellow for monitor mix 2, and so on. During troubleshooting or system changes, you can instantly identify which cable carries which signal without tracing connections.

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