Professional XLR patch cables designed for sound engineers, touring musicians, and venue technicians who need reliable short-run connections in brown colorway for discrete cable management. The SAXLX-3 six-pack delivers consistent balanced audio transmission for rack-mounted gear, stage boxes, and mixing console connections.

These 3-foot XLR cables handle balanced line-level signals between mixers, equalizers, crossovers, and amplifiers with male-to-female 3-pin XLR connectors on each end. The heavy-duty flexible rubber jacket withstands repeated coiling and stage use while maintaining signal integrity through 22-gauge oxygen-free copper conductors.

Each cable measures exactly 3 feet in length with metal XLR connectors and shielded construction to prevent interference in high-EMI environments. The brown jacket provides visual organization in complex audio setups where cable color-coding helps technicians trace signal paths quickly. The female connector attaches to your source output and the male connector attaches to your destination input.

Perfect for permanent installations in churches and venues, touring rack systems, and studio patch bays where short interconnects are needed. Use them to connect outboard processors in equipment racks, link stage boxes to mixing consoles, or extend microphone lines in tight spaces. The brown color blends well with wooden stage floors and equipment racks.

Ideal for musicians, DJs, recording studios, mobile entertainers, schools, and churches. Connect any balanced audio device with 3-pin XLR inputs and outputs. Each 6-pack includes six individual cables ready to use out of the box. Seismic Audio backs these professional patch cables with a full one-year warranty and ships them fast to keep your sound system connected.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What are XLR patch cables used for in live sound systems?

XLR patch cables connect balanced audio equipment like mixers, equalizers, crossovers, and amplifiers in professional sound systems. These short 3-foot cables are ideal for rack-mounted gear where you need reliable connections between processors, or for linking stage boxes to mixing consoles. They maintain balanced audio signals to prevent noise and interference in complex setups.

Can I use these brown XLR cables as microphone cables?

Yes, these XLR cables work perfectly as microphone cables since they use the same 3-pin XLR male-to-female configuration with balanced wiring. However, at only 3 feet long, they're better suited for close-mic situations, drum overheads, or connecting wireless microphone receivers to mixers rather than front-of-house vocal mics.

Why choose brown cables over black for my audio setup?

Brown XLR cables provide visual organization in complex audio systems, making it easier to trace signal paths during setup and troubleshooting. Many sound engineers use color-coded cables to identify different signal types or routing paths. Brown cables also blend well with wooden stage floors and equipment racks for a more discrete appearance.

Can these XLR cables be used for DMX lighting applications?

While these cables have the same 3-pin XLR connectors used in DMX lighting, they're not ideal for that application. Audio XLR cables typically have 75-ohm impedance while DMX512 protocol requires 120-ohm impedance for proper signal termination. Using audio cables for DMX can work in short runs but may cause signal reflections, data errors, or unreliable lighting control in longer cable runs or complex lighting systems. For professional DMX applications, dedicated DMX cables with proper impedance matching provide more reliable performance.

What's the difference between shielded and unshielded XLR cables?

Shielded XLR cables like these include a conductive layer around the signal wires that blocks electromagnetic interference from lighting systems, wireless devices, and power cables. This shielding is essential in professional audio to prevent buzzing, humming, and radio frequency pickup that can ruin your sound quality, especially in venues with complex electrical systems.

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