The SAXT-8x20M gives sound engineers and musicians a direct path from mixing console insert sends to outboard gear or from preamps to recording interfaces. This 8-channel snake eliminates the cable chaos that comes with running individual connections across the stage or studio floor.

Built with 22-gauge oxygen-free copper conductors, this snake delivers clean signal transfer without the noise and interference that plague cheaper cables. The shielded and balanced design maintains signal integrity across all eight channels, while color-coded connectors make hookup fast and error-free during setup or breakdown.

Each 20-foot run terminates in professional-grade connectors: XLR male on one end, TRS male on the other. The balanced design works equally well for line-level studio connections or live sound applications where you need to route signals between FOH consoles and monitor mixers, or connect multiple channels of outboard processing gear.

Live engineers rely on this snake for connecting console insert points to rack-mounted compressors and EQs, while studio operators use it to route preamp outputs to recording interfaces or patch bays. The 20-foot length handles most stage depths and studio room layouts without excess cable creating trip hazards.

Connect the XLR ends to your console's insert sends or preamp outputs, then run the TRS ends to your destination gear. The snake comes ready to use with no additional cables required.

Seismic Audio backs this snake with a one-year warranty and ships it fast. Professional-grade construction at a price point that works for working musicians and engineers.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between XLR male and XLR female connections?

XLR male connectors have pins and plug into female XLR inputs, while female XLR connectors have holes and accept male XLR outputs. This SAXT-8x20M has XLR male connectors, making it ideal for connecting to console insert returns, preamp inputs, or recording interface inputs that use female XLR jacks.

Can I use this snake to connect my mixing console to powered speakers?

This snake is designed for balanced line-level signals, not for connecting console main outputs to powered speakers. For speaker connections, you'll want individual XLR cables or a snake specifically designed for speaker-level signals. This snake works best for insert sends, monitor feeds, or connecting outboard gear.

How do the color-coded connectors work?

Each of the 8 channels uses a different color on both the XLR and TRS connectors, so channel 1 might be red on both ends, channel 2 blue on both ends, and so on. This eliminates guesswork when connecting multiple channels and makes troubleshooting much faster during live shows or recording sessions.

Will this snake work with my audio interface that has combo XLR/TRS inputs?

Yes, the XLR male connectors will plug directly into combo jacks that accept XLR connections. However, if your interface only has TRS inputs, you'd need XLR female to TRS adapters. Check your interface manual to confirm which connector types it accepts.

What venues or studio setups work best with 20-foot snake cables?

The 20-foot length handles most club stages, small to medium church sanctuaries, and standard recording studio control rooms. It's ideal for connecting FOH console insert sends to a rack of outboard gear positioned stage left or right, or routing multiple preamp channels to recording interfaces without cable excess creating hazards.

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