The SAEM-24x8x150 is built for live sound engineers, touring acts, and venues that need reliable signal routing over long distances. This 24-channel snake handles the connection between your stage and front-of-house mixing console with 150 feet of professional-grade cable.

Each of the 24 XLR male sends connects your microphones and instruments to individual channels on your mixer, while 8 XLR female returns carry monitor mixes or effects back to the stage. The heavy-duty steel stage box features numerical labeling and white write-on surfaces above each channel for quick identification during setup and performance.

Individual shielding on all 32 pairs prevents signal interference and crosstalk, while 22-gauge conductors deliver clean signal transmission even at maximum cable length. The fantail end uses color coding and numerical labels for fast connections at the mixing console. Professional XLR connectors at both ends eliminate the need for adapters or converters with standard mixing consoles and power amplifiers.

This snake works well for mid-sized venues up to 500 capacity, outdoor festivals, and touring rigs where the mixing position sits far from the stage. Churches, schools, and event companies benefit from the durability and professional connectivity. The 82-pound construction handles repeated setup and tear-down in mobile applications.

Connect your microphones and DI boxes to the stage box, then run XLR cables from the fantail to your mixing console inputs. Seismic Audio backs this snake with a one-year warranty and ships ready to use out of the box.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What size venue does this 150-foot snake work best for?

This snake is ideal for mid-sized venues up to 500 capacity where your mixing console sits 100-150 feet from the stage. It works well for outdoor festivals, larger churches, school auditoriums, and touring applications where you need significant distance between stage and front-of-house position.

Do I need any additional cables to connect this snake to my mixing console?

You'll need 24 standard XLR male-to-female cables to connect the fantail to your mixing console inputs, plus 8 XLR male-to-male cables if you plan to use all the return channels for monitor sends. The snake itself terminates in bare XLR connectors at the fantail end.

How does the color coding system work on the fantail?

The fantail uses a color-coded system combined with numerical labels to help you quickly identify channels during setup. This prevents mis-patching and speeds up your connection process when running cables to your mixing console. The stage box also features numerical labeling with white surfaces for custom channel identification.

Can this snake handle phantom power for condenser microphones?

Yes, the individual shielding and 22-gauge conductors properly carry phantom power from your mixing console to condenser microphones connected at the stage box. The XLR connectors maintain proper pin connections for phantom power delivery without signal degradation over the 150-foot length.

What's the difference between the sends and returns on this snake?

The 24 sends use XLR male connectors on the stage box for connecting microphones and instruments - these carry your input signals to the mixing console. The 8 returns use XLR female connectors for receiving signals back from your console, typically monitor mixes or effects sends that need to return to stage amplifiers or processors.

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