The SATRXL-F3 Orange patch cable connects professional mixers to rack gear when you need to bridge XLR and TRS connections. This 3-foot balanced cable handles the signal routing between mixing consoles, equalizers, crossovers, compressors, and power amplifiers in live sound and studio setups.

Built with 22-gauge oxygen-free copper conductors and shielded construction, this cable maintains clean signal transfer between balanced XLR female outputs and TRS inputs. The heavy-duty rubber jacket protects the conductors from stage wear, while metal connectors with high-grade fiberglass insulators ensure reliable connections that won't fail during critical moments.

At 3 feet long, this cable works perfectly for rack-to-rack connections in equipment racks or short runs between a mixing console and nearby processors. The bright orange jacket makes it easy to identify in complex cable runs and helps with quick troubleshooting during setup or breakdown.

Professional sound engineers and live sound technicians rely on these cables when connecting mixing boards with XLR main outputs to rack-mounted gear with TRS inputs, or vice versa. Churches, mobile DJs, and bands use these cables to integrate different generations of audio equipment that may have different connector standards.

The cable comes ready to use with XLR female on one end and male TRS on the other. Seismic Audio backs this patch cable with a one-year warranty and ships fast so your signal chain stays connected.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What equipment does this XLR female to TRS cable connect?

This cable connects mixing consoles with XLR main outputs to rack-mounted processors like equalizers, crossovers, or compressors with TRS inputs. It's also used to connect rack gear with XLR outputs to mixers or amplifiers with TRS inputs. The balanced design maintains professional signal quality between different connector formats.

Is this cable suitable for microphone connections?

No, this cable is designed for line-level signals between mixers and rack gear, not microphone connections. The XLR female end receives signals from mixer outputs, while microphone cables typically have XLR male connectors. This patch cable handles the higher signal levels found in professional audio routing applications.

How does the 3-foot length work for rack mounting setups?

The 3-foot length is ideal for connections within equipment racks or between a mixer and nearby rack case. It's long enough to route cleanly without excess cable cluttering your setup, but short enough to maintain signal integrity. For longer runs between distant equipment, consider our longer patch cable options.

Will this cable work with both balanced and unbalanced equipment?

Yes, this cable maintains compatibility with both balanced and unbalanced gear. When connected to balanced equipment on both ends, it provides full balanced operation with noise rejection. When one end connects to unbalanced gear, it will function properly but without the full balanced benefits.

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

This cable uses balanced wiring with three conductors (hot, cold, ground) compared to instrument cables that use two-conductor unbalanced wiring. The balanced design provides better noise rejection for professional line-level signals. The XLR female connector also receives signals rather than sending them like typical XLR male microphone cables.

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