The SAXQ-24x4x50 delivers professional multitrack routing for live sound engineers, recording studios, and venues running complex audio setups. This 24-channel snake handles the signal distribution backbone for mid-sized venues, multi-band festivals, and professional recording sessions where clean signal paths matter.

Built with 24 XLR sends and 4 XLR returns, this snake moves your entire mix from the stage to your mixing position 50 feet away. The returns are paralleled with 1/4" TRS connectors on the stage box, giving you flexible monitor routing options without additional adapters.

The 22-gauge oxygen-free copper conductors and individual shielding on all pairs ensure signal integrity across the full 50-foot run. The heavy-duty steel stage box includes a carry handle and withstands the demands of regular load-ins and teardowns. Both the fantail and stage box feature clear numerical labeling, with color-coded fantail connections for quick identification in low-light conditions.

This configuration works well for venues seating 200-500 people, recording studios tracking full bands, or mobile sound companies handling corporate events and festivals. The parallel XLR and 1/4" returns make it particularly useful for setups requiring both monitor sends to powered wedges and line-level feeds to in-ear systems.

Connect your mixing console's direct outs to the fantail end, then plug microphones and DI boxes directly into the numbered stage box inputs. Ships complete with strain relief at all connection points and backs up reliable performance with Seismic Audio's one-year warranty.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What size venue is this snake cable designed for?

The SAXQ-24x4x50 works well for venues seating 200-500 people, recording studios, and outdoor events where your mixing position is up to 50 feet from the stage. The 24 channels handle full band setups including drums, bass, guitars, keyboards, and multiple vocal microphones with room for additional inputs.

Can I use both XLR and 1/4" returns at the same time?

Yes, the 4 returns are paralleled, meaning each XLR return has a corresponding 1/4" TRS connector wired in parallel on the stage box. You can use both simultaneously - for example, sending monitor mixes to powered wedges via XLR while feeding the same signals to wireless in-ear transmitters via the 1/4" connections.

What's the difference between this and a standard 24-channel snake?

Most basic snakes only provide sends with no dedicated return channels. This snake includes 4 return channels, allowing you to send monitor mixes, effects returns, or other signals back to the stage without running separate cables. The parallel XLR/TRS returns also provide more connectivity options than standard return-only designs.

Will this work with my digital mixing console?

Yes, this snake works with any mixing console that has XLR outputs on the sends and can accept XLR or 1/4" inputs on the returns. It's purely passive copper wiring, so it's compatible with analog consoles, digital consoles, and audio interfaces that use standard XLR and TRS connections.

How does the color coding system work on the fantail?

Each of the 24 XLR connectors on the fantail end is numerically labeled and color-coded for quick identification in low-light conditions. This matches the numbered inputs on the steel stage box, making it easy to trace connections and troubleshoot during setup or performance.

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