The SAXLX-3 Red is a professional 3-foot XLR patch cable designed for live sound engineers, recording studios, and mobile performers who need reliable balanced audio connections in a distinctive red color. This cable handles the critical connection between your mixer, amplifiers, and processing gear where signal integrity matters most.

Built with heavy-duty flexible rubber jacketing and shielded construction, this XLR cable delivers clean balanced audio transmission between professional audio equipment. The 22-gauge oxygen-free copper conductors ensure consistent signal transfer without degradation over the 3-foot length.

The cable features metal 3-pin XLR connectors with male on one end and female on the other, creating a reliable connection that locks securely into place. The red color coding makes it easy to identify specific signal paths in complex live sound or studio setups where organization is essential. The female connector attaches to your source output and the male connector attaches to your destination input.

Perfect for connecting mixing consoles to power amplifiers, linking equalizers and crossovers, or patching monitor sends to stage amplifiers. Also works as a microphone cable for close-mic applications. The 3-foot length is ideal for rack-to-rack connections and stage monitor feeds where longer cables would create unnecessary clutter.

Standard XLR male and female connectors work with any professional audio gear that uses balanced XLR connections. Cable comes ready to use out of the box with no additional adapters needed.

Ideal for musicians, DJs, sound engineers, content creators, recording studios, and mobile entertainers.

Backed by Seismic Audio's one-year warranty and fast shipping. Professional-grade construction at a price that makes sense for working musicians and sound engineers.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What equipment can I connect with this XLR patch cable?

This cable connects any professional audio gear with XLR inputs and outputs, including mixing consoles, power amplifiers, equalizers, crossovers, compressors, and effects processors. It's also suitable for microphone connections. The balanced design works with all standard professional audio equipment.

Is 3 feet long enough for most rack connections?

Yes, 3 feet is the standard length for connecting equipment within the same rack or between adjacent racks. This length minimizes signal path while providing enough slack for proper cable management. For connections across larger distances, consider our longer XLR cables.

Can I use this cable as a microphone cable?

Absolutely. This XLR cable works perfectly as a microphone cable for close-mic applications, drum overheads, or any situation where a shorter cable length is preferred. The same balanced design that works for line-level signals also handles microphone-level signals without any issues.

What's the difference between this and an instrument cable?

XLR cables like this one carry balanced signals using three conductors (positive, negative, and ground), which provides better noise rejection than unbalanced instrument cables. XLR connections also lock in place, making them more secure than standard 1/4" guitar cables for professional applications.

Does the red color affect the audio quality?

No, the red jacket color is purely for identification and organization purposes. The audio performance is identical to our black XLR cables. Many sound engineers use colored cables to identify specific signal paths in complex setups, making troubleshooting and setup much faster.

Can I use this cable for DMX lighting applications?

While this cable has the same XLR connectors used in DMX systems, it's not optimized for lighting control. DMX requires 120-ohm impedance cables, while audio XLR cables like this one are typically 75-ohm. Using audio cables for DMX may work in short runs but can cause signal degradation, data errors, or unreliable lighting control in longer installations. For professional DMX applications, use cables specifically designed for 120-ohm impedance.

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