The SATRX-3 is a professional 3-foot balanced TRS patch cable designed for musicians, engineers, and sound technicians who need reliable signal routing in their rack systems and studio setups. This cable handles the critical connections between your mixer, equalizers, compressors, effects units, and amplifiers.

Built with 22-gauge oxygen-free copper conductors and high-grade fiberglass insulators on both 1/4" TRS connectors, this cable delivers clean signal transfer for balanced audio applications. The shielded design minimizes interference in electrically noisy environments like live venues and packed equipment racks.

The heavy-duty flexible rubber jacket stands up to repeated plugging and unplugging while maintaining signal integrity. At 3 feet, this cable provides the right length for most rack-to-rack connections without excess cable cluttering your setup. The bright blue color coding helps with cable management in complex systems.

Use this cable to connect your mixer outputs to graphic equalizers, route signals through compressor units, or patch effects into your signal chain. It works equally well in permanent installations like churches and schools or portable PA rigs for bands and mobile DJs. The balanced connection reduces noise pickup over longer cable runs compared to unbalanced alternatives.

Each SATRX-3 terminates in metal 1/4" TRS connectors that fit standard balanced inputs and outputs on professional audio gear. Seismic Audio backs this cable with a one-year warranty and ships fast so you can get your system connected and running.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What equipment does this TRS cable connect?

This balanced TRS cable connects mixers to equalizers, compressors, crossovers, effects units, and amplifiers. It works with any professional audio gear that has 1/4" TRS balanced inputs and outputs. The 3-foot length is ideal for rack-mounted equipment and desktop studio setups.

How is this different from a regular 1/4" instrument cable?

This is a balanced TRS (tip-ring-sleeve) cable that carries stereo or balanced mono signals, while regular instrument cables are unbalanced TS (tip-sleeve) cables for mono signals only. TRS cables provide better noise rejection and are required for connecting balanced professional audio equipment like mixers and processors.

Is 3 feet long enough for most rack connections?

Yes, 3 feet provides sufficient length for most rack-to-rack connections and desktop studio patching without creating cable clutter. For equipment mounted in the same rack or adjacent racks, this length prevents excess cable from interfering with ventilation or other connections.

Can I use this cable for guitar or microphone connections?

This cable is designed for line-level balanced connections between audio equipment, not for guitars or microphones. Guitars need unbalanced instrument cables, and microphones require XLR cables. Using this for instruments may result in compatibility issues or reduced signal quality.

What does the blue color coding help with?

The blue jacket helps with cable management and signal tracing in complex audio systems. Many engineers use color coding to identify different signal paths - for example, blue for effects sends, red for main outputs, or green for monitor feeds. This makes troubleshooting and system modifications much faster.

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