Professional purple XLR male to TRS patch cables designed for live sound engineers, mobile DJs, and venue technicians who need reliable balanced connections between mixing consoles and rack-mounted gear. This 6-pack provides the exact cables you need to wire a complete signal chain without buying individual pieces.

Each 2-foot cable features a metal 3-pin XLR male connector on one end and a metal 1/4" TRS connector on the other, creating balanced connections between mixers and equalizers, crossovers, compressors, or power amplifiers. The purple color coding helps identify signal paths in complex rack systems where cable management matters.

Built with 22-gauge oxygen-free copper conductors and shielded construction to maintain signal integrity across short rack connections. The heavy-duty flexible rubber jacket resists cracking and kinking during frequent setup and teardown. High-grade fiberglass insulators in the TRS connectors ensure solid contact and prevent signal loss.

Perfect for connecting digital mixers with XLR outputs to rack processors with TRS inputs, or bridging different connection standards in church sound systems and mobile PA rigs. The 2-foot length works well for most rack-to-rack connections without excess cable cluttering your setup.

All six cables come ready to use straight from the package. Seismic Audio backs these patch cables with a one-year warranty and fast shipping, giving you the professional connectivity your signal chain demands without the premium price.

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, which reduces noise and interference over longer runs and provides better signal quality. TRS (tip-ring-sleeve) maintains the balanced connection from your mixer's XLR output through to rack gear with balanced TRS inputs. TS 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 balanced TRS inputs, but most powered PA speakers use XLR or combination XLR/TRS inputs. Check your speaker's input panel - if it has 1/4" TRS inputs marked as "balanced," these cables will work perfectly for connecting from your mixer's XLR outputs.

Are 2-foot cables long enough for most rack setups?

Two-foot cables are ideal for adjacent rack units or connecting a mixer sitting on top of a rack to processors mounted below. For equipment separated by more than one rack space or for cleaner cable management, you might need 3-foot or 6-foot versions of the same cable.

Why choose purple cables instead of black?

Purple cables help identify specific signal paths in complex setups. Many engineers use color coding - purple for effects sends, red for monitor feeds, blue for main outputs. This makes troubleshooting faster and reduces connection errors during live events or when multiple people work on the same system.

Do these cables work with both analog and digital mixers?

Yes, these balanced analog cables work with any mixer that has XLR outputs, whether the mixer processes audio digitally or purely analog. The analog XLR output from your digital mixer carries the same balanced audio signal that these cables are designed to handle.

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