The SATRXL-F10 Blue patch cable connects professional mixers to outboard gear when your equipment uses different connector types. This 10-foot balanced cable features a 3-pin XLR female connector on one end and a 1/4" TRS male connector on the other, bridging the gap between XLR and TRS connections in your rack.

This shielded patch cable maintains balanced audio signals between your mixing console and processors like equalizers, compressors, crossovers, or power amplifiers. The balanced design prevents noise pickup over the 10-foot run, while the heavy-duty rubber jacket protects the cable from wear during regular studio and live sound use.

Built with 22-gauge oxygen-free copper conductors, this cable delivers clean signal transfer between your gear. The metal XLR female connector features reliable spring contacts, while the 1/4" TRS connector uses high-grade fiberglass insulators for long-term durability. The bright blue jacket makes it easy to identify in cable runs and prevents mix-ups with other connections.

Perfect for connecting mixing consoles to rack-mounted processors, or adapting between XLR outputs on your mixer and TRS inputs on your amplifier. Live sound engineers use these cables to connect board sends to external reverb units or compressors, while studio operators rely on them for outboard gear integration.

Simply connect the XLR female end to your mixer's send or output, and plug the TRS end into your processor or amplifier input. Each cable comes with Seismic Audio's one-year warranty and ships fast to keep your signal chain connected.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What equipment does this XLR female to TRS cable connect?

This cable connects mixing consoles with XLR outputs to rack-mounted gear with 1/4" TRS inputs, such as equalizers, compressors, crossovers, or power amplifiers. It's also useful for connecting XLR sends from your mixer to effects processors or monitors with TRS inputs. The balanced design works with both professional mixing boards and prosumer gear that uses these connector types.

Will this cable work for microphones or direct instrument connections?

No, this cable is designed for line-level connections between mixers and processors, not for microphones or instruments. Microphones need XLR male connectors, and this cable has XLR female. For instruments, you'd typically want unbalanced 1/4" TS cables. This TRS cable is specifically for balanced line-level signals between professional audio equipment.

How does the balanced design prevent noise compared to unbalanced cables?

The balanced TRS connection carries the audio signal on two conductors with opposite polarity, plus a ground shield. When both connectors support balanced operation, any electromagnetic interference picked up along the cable affects both signal conductors equally and gets cancelled out at the receiving end. This makes the 10-foot length practical for professional installations without noise issues.

Can I use this cable to connect my mixer directly to powered speakers?

It depends on your speaker's input connectors. If your powered speakers have 1/4" TRS inputs and your mixer has XLR outputs, this cable will work perfectly for balanced line-level connections. However, many powered PA speakers use XLR inputs, in which case you'd need a standard XLR male to XLR female cable instead.

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

This cable adapts between two different professional connector types - XLR and 1/4" TRS - while maintaining balanced audio. A standard XLR cable has XLR connectors on both ends and connects gear with matching XLR inputs and outputs. Use this adapter cable when your source equipment has XLR outputs but your destination gear only has 1/4" TRS inputs.

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