The SAXLX-6 Purple is a professional 6-foot XLR patch cable designed for musicians, DJs, podcasters, content creators, recording studios, and churches who need reliable balanced connections in their audio setups. This versatile cable handles the backbone connections between your mixing console, amplifiers, effects processors, and other professional audio gear.

Built with 22-gauge oxygen-free copper conductors and comprehensive shielding, this cable delivers clean signal transmission for your live sound or studio applications. The heavy-duty flexible rubber jacket protects the internal wiring from the wear and tear of regular gigging, while the metal XLR connectors ensure secure, long-lasting connections.

The 6-foot length makes it ideal for rack-to-rack connections, linking your mixer to power amplifiers, connecting crossovers to amps, or patching between equalizers and processors in your equipment rack. It's also perfectly sized for microphone connections or desktop studio applications.

This XLR cable connects any equipment with standard 3-pin XLR inputs and outputs, from mixing consoles and power amplifiers to microphones. The female connector attaches to your source output and the male connector attaches to your destination input.

Seismic Audio backs this cable with a one-year warranty, giving you confidence in your signal chain. Ships fast and direct, so you can get back to focusing on your performance instead of troubleshooting connections.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What equipment can I connect with this XLR cable?

This cable works with any professional audio gear that uses standard 3-pin XLR connections. Connect mixing consoles to power amplifiers, link microphones to mixers, patch between equalizers and crossovers, or connect other balanced audio equipment. The male-to-female configuration handles most professional audio applications.

Is 6 feet the right length for my setup?

Six feet is ideal for rack-mounted equipment connections, microphone setups or desktop studio applications. If you're connecting gear in the same rack or nearby equipment, this length prevents excess cable clutter while providing enough reach for clean cable management.

Can I use this cable for DMX lighting applications?

While this cable will physically connect to DMX fixtures since both use 3-pin XLR connectors, it's not recommended for lighting control. Audio XLR cables are typically 75-ohm impedance while DMX requires 120-ohm cable for proper signal transmission. Using audio cable for DMX can cause signal reflections, data errors, and unreliable lighting control, especially over longer runs or with multiple fixtures. The impedance mismatch may work for short runs or simple setups, but dedicated DMX cable ensures reliable performance and prevents potential equipment damage.

How does the shielding protect my audio signal?

The cable's shielding blocks electromagnetic interference from nearby power cables, wireless devices, and lighting equipment that can cause noise in your audio signal. This is particularly important in live sound environments where you're running audio and power cables in close proximity.

What's the difference between this and a standard microphone cable?

This is essentially the same as a standard microphone cable – both use 3-pin XLR connectors and balanced wiring. The difference is mainly in marketing and intended use. This patch cable works perfectly for microphones, and microphone cables work perfectly for patching equipment together.

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