The SACB-16x4x50 is a professional-grade multicore snake cable designed for live sound engineers, touring bands, and permanent installations that need reliable signal routing between stage and mixing position. This 16-channel snake handles the complete signal path for mid-sized productions, eliminating the need to run individual XLR cables across long distances.

This snake delivers clean, interference-free audio through 16 individually shielded pairs of 25-gauge conductors, ensuring professional signal integrity over the full 50-foot run. The low-profile circuit board technology in the stage box provides rock-solid connections that won't fail during critical moments.

The stage box features 16 XLR female inputs and 4 XLR male returns, housed in a heavy-duty steel enclosure measuring 10.75" L x 5.5" W x 2.75" D. Both the stage box inputs and fantail connectors are numerically labeled and color-coded for quick identification during setup and troubleshooting. At 16 pounds, this snake balances durability with reasonable portability for mobile applications.

Perfect for band performances, corporate events, and church services in venues accommodating 200-500 people. The 16 channels handle a full drum kit, bass, guitars, keyboards, and multiple vocal mics, while the 4 returns accommodate monitor sends or effects loops. Works seamlessly with standard mixing consoles and stage monitors without adapters.

Setup is straightforward: position the stage box near your inputs, run the snake to your mixing position, and connect the color-coded fantail directly to your console. Includes one-year warranty and ships ready for immediate use.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

How many instruments and mics can this snake handle?

The 16 input channels accommodate a full band setup including 6-8 drum mics, bass, two guitars, keyboards, and 4-6 vocal microphones. The 4 return channels work perfectly for stereo monitor sends or effects returns, making this ideal for most live band configurations.

What size venues work best with a 50-foot snake?

This 50-foot length is perfect for small to mid-sized venues accommodating 200-500 people, including club stages, church sanctuaries, school auditoriums, and outdoor festival stages where your mixing position is 30-45 feet from the stage. The extra length provides flexibility for routing around obstacles.

Do I need any adapters to connect this to my mixing console?

No adapters needed. The fantail end features standard XLR male connectors for the 16 sends that plug directly into your mixer's XLR inputs, plus XLR female connectors for the 4 returns that accept standard XLR cables from your console's aux sends or monitor outputs.

How does the circuit board technology improve reliability?

Circuit board connections inside the stage box eliminate hand-soldered joints that can fail under stress. This technology creates more secure connections between the internal wiring and XLR connectors, reducing intermittent connections and signal dropouts during performances.

Can this snake handle both microphones and line-level instruments?

Yes, this snake works with any signal level that uses XLR connections. The individually shielded 25-gauge conductors maintain signal integrity whether you're running microphones, DI boxes, or line-level sources like keyboards and bass preamps through the same snake.

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