🎙️🔗 XLR • XLR Audio Cable

This cable connects two XLR ports—typically male to female—for transmitting balanced analog audio. It’s used to carry mic-level or line-level signals with minimal noise, making it essential for high-fidelity, interference-resistant setups.
 
🔧 Cable Form
XLR male → XLR female (3-pin)
Standard configuration for signal flow: source → destination
Available in various lengths (1FT to 100FT)
Rugged shielding, strain relief, and locking connectors
Some variants include quad-core or star-quad wiring for enhanced noise rejection
 
🖥️ Compatible Devices
🎤 Microphones (dynamic and condenser)
🎚️ Mixers, audio interfaces, and preamps
📡 Wireless mic receivers and transmitters
📼 Field recorders and broadcast gear
🔊 Powered speakers and PA systems
 
✅ Common Uses
🎙️ Connect microphone to mixer or interface
📼 Route balanced audio between studio gear
🎧 Send line-level signal to powered monitors
🎚️ Patch audio in live sound reinforcement setups
🧪 Prototype clean signal paths in recording environments
 
🧠 Signal Format
🔊 Balanced analog audio
Pin 1 = Ground
Pin 2 = Hot (positive)
Pin 3 = Cold (negative)
🔁 Balanced transmission cancels out noise and interference
⚡ Supports phantom power for condenser mics (via pins 2 & 3)
 
⚠️ Things to Watch Out For
🚫 Not suitable for unbalanced gear (e.g. RCA or TS) without adapters
🔌 Phantom power may damage non-mic devices—check compatibility
📉 Long runs require quality shielding to avoid signal degradation
🔄 Gender matters—match male/female ends to device ports
🧯 Avoid coiling tightly—can strain internal conductors
 
🛠️ Quick Tips for Beginners
🧭 Use XLR for microphones and pro audio gear—not consumer devices
🔍 Confirm cable is 3-pin—not DMX (lighting) or 5-pin variants
🎚️ Lock connectors fully to avoid dropouts during use
📼 Label cables for routing clarity in complex setups
🧪 Test signal with known-good mic before recording or performance