The SAXLX-2 eight-pack delivers professional XLR patch cables for musicians, DJs, sound engineers, churches, recording studios, and mobile entertainers who need reliable balanced connections in compact rack spaces. These 2-foot cables handle the short runs between mixers, equalizers, crossovers, amplifiers, and other balanced audio gear where longer cables create unnecessary clutter.

Each cable features metal 3-pin XLR connectors (male to female) that lock securely and maintain solid contact under stage conditions. The heavy-duty rubber jacket protects 22-gauge oxygen-free copper conductors while remaining flexible enough for tight rack installations and frequent setup changes.

The 2-foot length makes these patch cables ideal for connecting adjacent rack units, linking mixer sections to outboard processors, or patching between amplifier channels and crossover outputs. Sound engineers use these for festival patch bays, while church sound teams rely on them for connecting wireless receiver racks to mixing consoles.

These shielded cables work equally well as short microphone extensions when you need professional-grade signal integrity in tight spaces. The eight-pack quantity covers most standard rack patching needs for small to medium live sound rigs.

Connect any balanced audio equipment with 3-pin XLR inputs and outputs. The female connector attaches to your source output and the male connector attaches to your destination input. The pack includes eight identical 2-foot black cables ready for immediate deployment.

Seismic Audio backs these patch cables with a one-year warranty. Professional-grade construction at a price point that makes sense for volume purchases and backup inventory.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What equipment do these XLR patch cables connect?

These balanced XLR cables connect any professional audio gear with 3-pin XLR inputs and outputs, including mixing consoles, equalizers, crossovers, amplifiers, compressors, and effects processors. They're designed for short runs between rack-mounted equipment where longer cables would create unnecessary cable management issues. The male-to-female configuration works for most standard audio patching applications.

Are 2-foot cables long enough for rack installations?

Yes, 2-foot XLR patch cables are the standard length for connecting adjacent rack units or equipment within the same rack space. This length provides enough slack for proper cable management without excess that creates clutter behind your rack. For equipment separated by more than one rack space, you'll want longer cables, but these handle 90% of typical rack patching needs.

Can I use these cables for microphones or just equipment patching?

These work perfectly as short microphone cables when you need to extend a wireless receiver output to a mixer or connect a microphone closer to an amplifier input. The same balanced audio signal path that works for equipment patching handles microphone-level signals without any issues. Many engineers keep these on hand specifically for wireless mic receiver racks.

Can these XLR cables work with DMX lighting controllers?

While these cables will physically connect to DMX equipment using the same 3-pin XLR connectors, there are important technical considerations. DMX signals require 120-ohm impedance cables, while these audio cables are designed for 75-ohm impedance. This impedance mismatch can cause signal reflection, data errors, and unreliable lighting control, especially over longer runs or in complex lighting networks. For short temporary connections, they may work, but dedicated DMX cables are strongly recommended for any permanent installation or critical lighting applications where signal integrity is essential.

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