The SAXLX-3 Black 8-Pack delivers professional XLR patch cables for musicians, DJs, churches, broadcasters, schools, and recording studios who need reliable balanced connections between rack-mounted gear. These 3-foot cables handle the short runs between mixers, equalizers, crossovers, and amplifiers in professional audio racks.

Each cable features metal 3-pin XLR connectors with male and female ends, ensuring secure connections that won't come loose during performances or installations. The heavy-duty flexible rubber jacket protects the cable from wear while maintaining flexibility for tight rack spaces and frequent connections. The female connector attaches to your source output and the male connector attaches to your destination input.

Built with 22-gauge oxygen-free copper conductors and comprehensive shielding, these balanced XLR cables maintain signal integrity across short rack connections. The 3-foot length is ideal for rack gear spacing, preventing excess cable clutter while providing enough reach for standard 19-inch rack configurations. Professional setups rely on this exact cable length for clean rack installations.

Beyond rack patching, these cables work as short microphone runs for drum overheads, guitar amp micing, and vocal booth connections. Churches upgrading sound systems and bands building professional rigs choose this 8-pack for complete rack connectivity.

Each 8-pack provides enough cables for a full mixer-to-processor-to-amplifier signal chain. Seismic Audio backs these cables with a one-year warranty and ships them ready to connect your professional audio gear.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between 3-foot and 6-foot XLR patch cables?

The 3-foot length is specifically designed for rack-mounted equipment connections where you want minimal cable clutter. Use 3-foot cables for connecting mixers to equalizers, crossovers to amplifiers, and other rack gear that sits directly adjacent to each other. Choose 6-foot cables when you need to reach between separate rack cases or when connecting floor-mounted gear to rack equipment.

Can I use these XLR cables for microphones and instruments?

Yes, these balanced XLR cables work perfectly for microphones, including dynamic and condenser mics with phantom power. They're ideal for short microphone runs like drum overheads, guitar amp micing, and vocal booth connections. The balanced design and shielding make them suitable for any professional audio application requiring XLR connections.

How many cables do I need for a basic PA rack setup?

A typical PA rack needs 4-6 XLR patch cables: mixer to graphic EQ (2 cables for stereo), EQ to crossover (2 cables), and crossover to amplifiers (2-4 cables depending on your amp configuration). This 8-pack covers most standard setups with spares.

Can these cables be used for DMX lighting systems?

While these 3-pin XLR cables physically connect to DMX fixtures and controllers, there are important technical considerations. DMX512 lighting protocol requires 120-ohm impedance cables, while audio XLR cables like these typically use 75-ohm impedance. This impedance mismatch can cause signal reflections and data errors, potentially leading to flickering lights or dropped commands, especially over longer cable runs or complex lighting networks. For short runs between adjacent fixtures, these cables often work adequately, but dedicated DMX cables are recommended for reliable lighting control in professional installations.

What's included in the 8-pack and what warranty coverage do I get?

You receive eight individual 3-foot XLR patch cables, each with male XLR on one end and female XLR on the other. All cables feature the same professional-grade construction with oxygen-free copper conductors and heavy-duty rubber jackets. Seismic Audio provides a full one-year warranty covering manufacturing defects and performance issues.

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