The SAXT-8x15F is an 8-channel snake cable designed for live sound engineers, recording studios, and mobile DJs who need reliable signal routing between mixing boards and stage boxes or recording interfaces. This fan-out snake eliminates the need to run individual cables, saving setup time and reducing stage clutter.

Each 15-foot cable features balanced connections with XLR female connectors on one end and 1/4" TRS male connectors on the other, allowing you to route mic and line signals efficiently between different equipment formats. The balanced design provides noise rejection for clean signal transmission in electrically noisy environments.

Built with 22-gauge oxygen-free copper conductors and individual shielding, this snake delivers consistent signal quality across all eight channels. Color-coded connectors make channel identification quick during setup and teardown, while the durable construction handles the demands of regular transport and stage use.

Perfect for connecting a digital mixer's TRS outputs to an analog snake system, routing studio monitors from an audio interface, or linking DJ controllers to powered speakers. The 15-foot length works well for small to medium venues, home studios, and mobile setups where you need flexibility without excess cable length.

Simply plug the XLR ends into your microphone inputs or stage box, and connect the TRS ends to your mixer's line inputs or audio interface. The snake comes ready to use with no additional adapters required.

Backed by Seismic Audio's one-year warranty and ships free within the continental US. Professional-grade construction at a price point that works for working musicians and sound engineers.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between XLR to TRS and XLR to XLR snake cables?

XLR to TRS snakes like the SAXT-8x15F are designed to connect between different equipment formats - typically from XLR outputs on a stage box or microphone preamp to TRS inputs on a mixing board or audio interface. XLR to XLR snakes keep the same connector type on both ends, usually for extending microphone runs or connecting between two XLR-equipped devices.

Can I use this snake cable to connect my audio interface to powered speakers?

Yes, if your audio interface has XLR outputs and your powered speakers have TRS inputs. However, most powered speakers use XLR inputs, so you'd typically want an XLR to XLR snake instead. This cable works best when you need to convert between XLR and TRS formats, such as connecting a digital mixer's TRS outputs to an analog snake system.

How many people can I cover with an 8-channel snake setup?

An 8-channel snake can handle a typical 4-6 piece band setup (vocals, guitar, bass, keys, drums overhead mics) or support a small venue DJ booth with multiple audio sources. For larger productions requiring more than 8 simultaneous channels, you'd need multiple snakes or a higher channel count model.

Is this cable suitable for professional recording studios?

Yes, the 22-gauge oxygen-free copper conductors and individual channel shielding make this snake suitable for studio applications where signal quality is critical. The balanced design helps reject electromagnetic interference from studio equipment, computers, and lighting systems that can introduce noise into audio signals.

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

No adapters are needed if your source equipment has XLR outputs and your destination equipment has 1/4" TRS inputs. The cable provides direct connection between these formats. If you need to connect to unbalanced 1/4" TS inputs instead of balanced TRS, the cable will still work but you won't get the noise rejection benefits of balanced operation.

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