The SAEM-12x4x25 is designed for live sound engineers, bands, and venues that need reliable multi-channel audio routing between stage and mixing position. This 25-foot snake handles up to 12 microphone or instrument inputs with 4 XLR return channels for monitors or effects sends.

The heavy-duty steel stage box organizes all your connections in one location, eliminating cable clutter on stage while the color-coded fantail at the mixer end speeds up setup and reduces connection errors. Each of the 16 total channels uses individually shielded pairs with 22-gauge conductors to prevent crosstalk and electromagnetic interference.

Professional XLR connectors on all 16 channels ensure compatibility with standard microphones, DI boxes, mixing consoles, and powered monitors. The stage box includes numerical labeling plus blank white spaces above each channel for custom labeling with tape or markers. Heavy-duty strain relief at both the stage box and fantail protects against cable damage from repeated setups.

This snake works well for small to medium venues, band rehearsal spaces, houses of worship, and mobile DJ setups where you need to run multiple audio signals across distances up to 25 feet. The 4 return channels handle stage monitors, in-ear monitor feeds, or effects sends back to the stage.

Connects directly to any mixing console with XLR inputs and outputs. The complete snake cable ships ready to use with no additional cables or adapters required.

Backed by Seismic Audio's one-year warranty with fast shipping to get your live sound system connected and running.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What size venues work best with a 25-foot snake cable?

This 25-foot length is ideal for small to medium venues, rehearsal spaces, and club stages where the mixing console is positioned within 25 feet of the performance area. It works well for bands in practice spaces, small churches, mobile DJ setups, and venues that seat up to 200-300 people where shorter cable runs are sufficient.

Do I need any additional cables or adapters to use this snake?

No additional cables or adapters are required. The snake comes with standard XLR male connectors for the 12 sends (microphones and instruments) and XLR female connectors for the 4 returns (monitors or effects). These connect directly to any professional mixing console, powered speakers, and standard microphones or DI boxes.

How do the 4 return channels work and what are they used for?

The 4 XLR female return channels send audio from your mixer back to the stage. Common uses include feeding stage monitors, in-ear monitor systems, effects processors, or recording feeds. You can run monitor mixes, click tracks, or any other audio signal that needs to travel from the mixing console back to performers or equipment on stage.

What's the difference between individually shielded pairs and regular snake cable?

Individually shielded pairs mean each of the 16 audio channels has its own separate shield around the conductors, preventing crosstalk between channels and reducing electromagnetic interference. This results in cleaner audio with less noise compared to snakes that use one overall shield, especially important when running multiple microphones and instruments simultaneously.

Can I label the channels on this snake for easy identification?

Yes, the steel stage box includes numerical labels plus white spaces above each channel specifically designed for custom labeling. You can use gaffer tape, label makers, or markers to identify each channel (drums, vocals, guitar, etc.). The fantail end is color-coded and numerically labeled to match the stage box for quick setup.

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