The SAXLX-10 Orange is a professional-grade 10-foot XLR patch cable designed for live sound engineers, recording studios, and mobile performers who need reliable balanced audio connections. This shielded cable delivers consistent signal transfer between mixers, amplifiers, processors, and other professional audio equipment.

Built with 22-gauge oxygen-free copper conductors and quality 3-pin XLR connectors (male to female), this cable maintains signal integrity across its 10-foot length. The heavy-duty flexible rubber jacket withstands the demands of regular transport and stage use while the bright orange color makes cable identification and routing easier in complex setups.

The balanced XLR design works equally well for connecting outboard gear in your signal chain, patching between mixer outputs and amplifier inputs, or running microphone lines to your console. Musicians, DJs, sound engineers, churches, recording studios, and content creators rely on these cables for monitor sends, effects loops, and studio patch bays. The 10-foot length provides flexibility for rack-mounted gear connections without excess cable clutter.

Connect any equipment with standard XLR inputs and outputs – from mixing consoles and equalizers to crossovers and power amplifiers. The female connector attaches to your source output and the male connector attaches to your destination input. The cable can also serve double duty for microphone connections when needed.

Seismic Audio backs this patch cable with a one-year warranty and ships ready to use straight from the box, giving you professional connectivity at a practical price point.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What equipment can I connect with this XLR patch cable?

This cable connects any professional audio gear with XLR inputs and outputs, including mixing consoles, amplifiers, equalizers, crossovers, compressors, and effects processors. It's also suitable for microphone connections to mixers or audio interfaces. The balanced design ensures clean signal transfer between rack-mounted equipment or from your mixer to powered speakers with XLR inputs.

How does the 10-foot length work for different setups?

The 10-foot length is ideal for connecting rack-mounted gear, patching from mixer outputs to nearby amplifiers, or running short microphone lines. It's long enough to provide routing flexibility without creating cable clutter on stage or in the studio. For longer runs between mixer and amplifiers or front-of-house to stage monitors, you'll want our 25-foot or 50-foot XLR cables instead.

Can I use this cable for DMX lighting control?

While this XLR cable will physically connect to DMX equipment, it's not recommended for professional lighting applications. Audio XLR cables like this one have 75-ohm impedance, while DMX512 protocol requires 120-ohm impedance for proper signal termination. Using audio cables for DMX can work for short runs or temporary setups, but may cause signal reflections, data errors, or unreliable fixture control in longer runs or permanent installations. For critical DMX applications, use dedicated DMX cables with proper 120-ohm impedance rating. The advantage of audio XLR cables is their wider availability and lower cost for emergency situations.

What makes this cable better than basic XLR cables?

The oxygen-free copper conductors provide clean signal transfer while the heavy-duty rubber jacket stands up to repeated coiling and transport. The shielding prevents interference from nearby electrical equipment. The bright orange color makes cable identification easy during setup and strike, which saves time when you're running multiple cables in complex installations.

Do I need any adapters to use this with my equipment?

No adapters needed – this cable has standard 3-pin XLR connectors that fit all professional audio equipment with XLR jacks. The female connector plugs into outputs (like mixer sends or microphone outputs) while the male connector receives inputs (like amplifier inputs or mixer channel inputs). This is the industry standard configuration for professional audio 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