The Apogee AES8-IFC 8-Channel AES/EBU I/O to DB-25 Digital Audio Cable provides 8 channels of AES/EBU input/output connection with 4 Neutrik XLR male and 4 Neutrik XLR female connectors to a DB-25 multipin connector with a metal shell for improved grounding and RF rejection. This cable provides 8 channels of AES input and output as per the AES standard. Thumb screws on the DB-25 are 2.6mm.