The SAXLX-3 Brown 3-foot XLR patch cable connects professional audio gear with reliable balanced signal transfer. This brown-jacketed cable handles the short connections between mixers, amplifiers, equalizers, crossovers, and other rack-mounted equipment where space is limited.

Built with 22-gauge oxygen-free copper conductors and full shielding, this cable maintains clean signal transmission without interference. The metal 3-pin XLR connectors feature male and female ends for direct equipment connection, while the heavy-duty flexible rubber jacket withstands repeated use in live sound and studio environments. The female connector attaches to your source output and the male connector attaches to your destination input.

At 3 feet long, this patch cable works perfectly for connecting adjacent rack units, linking mixers to powered speakers at close range, or creating short microphone runs for podium setups. The brown color coding helps organize your cable runs and matches wood-grain equipment racks common in churches and corporate installations.

This XLR cable serves musicians, DJs, podcasters, schools, churches, and broadcasters. The balanced connection prevents ground loops and noise issues that plague unbalanced cables in professional audio systems.

The SAXLX-3 comes ready to use with no additional adapters required. Like all Seismic Audio cables, it includes a one-year warranty and ships fast to get your sound system connected.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What equipment can I connect with this XLR patch cable?

This cable connects any gear with XLR inputs and outputs, including mixers, amplifiers, equalizers, crossovers, compressors, and powered speakers. It's also suitable for microphone connections. The male-to-female configuration allows direct connection between most professional audio equipment.

Is 3 feet long enough for typical rack connections?

Yes, 3 feet handles most rack-to-rack connections and adjacent equipment patches. This length works well for connecting mixers to nearby powered speakers, linking rack processors, or short microphone runs at podiums. For longer distances between equipment, consider the longer SAXLX cable options.

Can this cable work for both microphones and line-level signals?

Absolutely. XLR cables handle both microphone-level and line-level signals equally well. This cable works for connecting microphones to mixers, linking line-level equipment like processors and amplifiers, or connecting powered speakers to mixing consoles.

What's the difference between this and an unbalanced cable?

XLR cables provide balanced connections that reject interference and prevent ground loops common in professional setups. Unlike unbalanced cables, balanced XLR connections maintain clean signal quality over longer runs and in electrically noisy environments with stage lights and amplifiers.

Does the brown color affect audio quality or just organization?

The brown color is purely for organization and visual appeal - it doesn't affect audio quality. Many users choose brown cables to match wood-grain equipment racks in churches, corporate boardrooms, or home studios where aesthetics matter alongside functionality.

Can I use this XLR cable for DMX lighting control?

While this cable has XLR connectors that physically connect to DMX fixtures, it's not ideal for DMX applications. DMX signals require 120-ohm impedance cables, while audio XLR cables like this one typically use 75-ohm impedance. This impedance mismatch can cause signal reflections, data errors, and unreliable lighting control, especially over longer runs or in complex lighting networks. For critical DMX applications, use dedicated DMX cables designed for lighting control.

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