Professional XLR microphone cables built for musicians, DJs, podcasters, and content creators who need reliable signal transmission without the premium price. These 25-foot gray cables handle everything from live vocal mics to connecting rack gear in your signal chain.

Each cable delivers balanced audio transmission through 22-gauge oxygen-free copper conductors, ensuring clean signal transfer with superior RF rejection. The shielded design prevents interference from lighting systems and wireless devices that plague cheaper cables during live performances.

The 25-foot length provides the flexibility needed for stage setups, allowing vocalists to move freely while maintaining connection to your mixer or interface. Heavy-duty rubber jacketing protects against the wear and tear of regular transport and stage use, while metal XLR connectors (male to female) ensure secure, long-lasting connections that won't fail mid-performance.

These cables work equally well for connecting dynamic and condenser microphones to mixing consoles, patching between rack-mounted processors, or running signals in theater and film production environments. The balanced design ensures clean audio transmission for any professional application.

Each cable terminates with standard 3-pin XLR connectors that fit all professional microphones and audio equipment. The female connector connects to your source output and the male connector connects to your destination input. You receive two cables per order, giving you a matched pair for stereo applications or backup cables for critical performances.

Seismic Audio backs these cables with a one-year warranty and ships them ready to use out of the box.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between XLR microphone cables and instrument cables?

XLR cables carry balanced signals using three conductors (positive, negative, and ground), which cancels out noise and interference over long runs. Instrument cables are unbalanced and use only two conductors, making them more susceptible to noise. XLR cables are the professional standard for microphones and line-level equipment.

Can I use these cables for both microphones and connecting rack equipment?

Yes, these XLR cables work for any balanced audio application including microphones to mixers, connecting equalizers and compressors, or patching between mixing consoles and amplifiers. The same 3-pin XLR connection carries both mic-level and line-level balanced signals.

Will these cables work with my wireless microphone receivers?

These cables connect any equipment with XLR outputs to XLR inputs, including wireless microphone receivers to mixing consoles. The balanced connection ensures clean signal transfer from your wireless receiver to your mixer, just like a wired microphone.

Can I use XLR cables for DMX lighting control?

While XLR cables can physically carry DMX512 lighting control signals, audio XLR cables like these have 75-ohm impedance while DMX lighting systems are designed for 120-ohm impedance. This impedance mismatch can cause signal reflections, data errors, and unreliable lighting control, especially on longer cable runs. For critical lighting applications, dedicated DMX cables with proper 120-ohm impedance are recommended. These audio XLR cables may work for basic lighting setups or short runs, but you risk intermittent operation or data corruption.

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