The SATRXL-M6 6-pack provides six orange XLR male to TRS patch cables for sound engineers and musicians who need reliable signal routing between professional audio gear. These balanced cables handle the critical connections from mixing consoles to outboard processors, amplifiers, and rack-mounted effects.

Each 6-foot cable features metal 3-pin XLR male connectors on one end and metal 1/4" TRS plugs with fiberglass insulators on the other. This combination lets you connect XLR outputs from mixers directly to TRS inputs on equalizers, compressors, crossovers, or power amplifiers without signal loss.

The cables use 22-gauge oxygen-free copper conductors with proper shielding to maintain clean signal transfer. Heavy-duty flexible rubber jackets protect the internal wiring from stage wear and cable management stress. The bright orange color coding helps with quick identification during setup and troubleshooting in dimly lit venues.

These patch cables work well for connecting analog mixing boards to outboard gear racks in live sound reinforcement, recording studios, and permanent installations. The 6-foot length provides enough reach for typical rack-to-rack connections without excess cable creating clutter. Six cables let you handle multiple stereo processors or a full complement of mono effects units.

The pack includes six identical cables ready for immediate use. Seismic Audio backs each cable with a one-year warranty and ships orders quickly to keep your audio projects moving forward.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between XLR to TRS and XLR to TS cables?

XLR to TRS cables carry balanced signals with three conductors (hot, cold, ground), which reduces noise and interference over longer cable runs. XLR to TS cables are unbalanced with only two conductors and are more susceptible to picking up hum and noise. For professional audio connections between mixers and processors, balanced TRS connections provide cleaner signal transfer.

Can I use these cables to connect microphones to a mixer?

No, these cables won't work for microphone connections. Microphones typically use XLR female connectors, while these cables have XLR male plugs. These are specifically designed for line-level connections between mixing consoles with XLR outputs and audio processors or amplifiers with TRS inputs.

What audio equipment commonly uses XLR male to TRS connections?

These cables typically connect analog mixing consoles with XLR main outputs to rack-mounted equalizers, compressors, crossovers, or power amplifiers that have TRS inputs. Many live sound engineers use them to patch mixer aux sends to effects processors or to connect console outputs to amplifier input modules in permanent installations.

How many channels can I connect with this 6-pack?

This 6-pack can handle three stereo connections (left and right channels) or six mono connections. For example, you could connect a stereo main mix plus two stereo monitor sends, or patch six individual aux sends to separate effects processors. The bright orange color helps identify these connections quickly during live performances.

Are these cables suitable for long cable runs in large venues?

The 6-foot length works well for rack-to-rack connections and control room patching, but isn't designed for long runs across large venues. For connections over 25 feet, consider longer balanced cables to maintain signal integrity. These shorter patch cables excel at keeping signal paths organized in equipment racks and mixing positions.

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