1/8" to XLR Cables
Cable Techniques CT-S600-12U Low Profile Cable for Sennheiser MKE 600 into DSLR Camera 3.5mm Microphone Input (Blue Cap)
- For Sennheiser MKE 600 Shotgun Mics
- For DSLR 3.5mm Microphone Inputs
- Mono L/R Combined Signal
- Side-Exit Cable
Hosa Technology Mini Stereo Male to 3-pin XLR Female Angled Cable - 1 ft
Hosa Technology XVM-305F Mono Mini Male to 3-Pin XLR Female Cable (5')
- XLR 3-Pin Female to 3.5mm TS Male Cable
- Ideal for Camera to Recorder Connections
- Strain Relief on XLR Connector
- Oxygen-Free Copper Conductor for Clarity
Hosa Technology Stereo Mini Angled Male to 2 XLR Female Y-Cable - 1'
Cable Techniques Right-Angle Locking 3.5mm TRS to Low-Profile XLR-3M Coiled Cable for Sony (8 to 15")
- XLR Output Cable for Sony UWP Receiver
- Balanced Cable Wired for Sony
- Right-Angle, Locking 3.5mm TRS Male
- Adjustable, Low-Profile 3-Pin XLR Male
Remote Audio CASENSK100XMC48 XLR Female to Locking 3.5mm TRS Male Adapter Cable (4')
- Designed for Sennheiser Transmitters
- Unbalanced Mic-Level Adapter Cable
- 3-Pin XLR Female Connector
- Locking 3.5mm TRS Male Mini Plug
Cable Techniques Right-Angle Locking 3.5mm TRS to Low-Profile XLR Male Cables for Sony URX-P41D (15", Pair)
- XLR Output Cables for Sony URX-P41D
- Balanced Cables Wired for Sony
- Right-Angle, Locking 3.5mm TRS Male
- Adjustable, Low-Profile 3-Pin XLR Male
Comprehensive EXF Stereo Mini Male to XLR Female Cable - 1.5'
Hosa Technology XVM-101M Angled Stereo 3.5mm to 3-Pin XLR Male Microphone Cable (1')
- OFC Conductors
- OFC Spiral Shield
- Angled Stereo 3.5mm Mini Plug
- 3-Pin XLR Male Connector
Hosa Technology Stereo 3.5mm Mini Right-Angle Male to XLR Male Cable (10')
Comprehensive EXF Series 3.5mm Mini Male TRS to XLR Male Cable (6')
Comprehensive EXF Series 3.5mm Mini Male TRS to XLR Male Cable (10')
Hosa Technology Stereo 3.5mm Mini Angled Male to XLR Male Cable - 15'
Kopul Stereo Right-Angle 1/8" Male Mini-Jack to XLR Male Cable (15')
- Plug MP3 Player or PC into Mixer or PA
- Plug Wireless Receiver into Mixer or PA
- Copper Spiral Shielding Reduces Noise
- 24 AWG OFC Conductors with PE Insulation
Kopul XRSM 3-Pin XLR Female to 3.5mm RA Stereo Mini-Plug Cable (25')
- For Camcorders, DSLRs & Recorders
- Gold-Plated Right-Angle 3.5mm Connector
- REAN XLR Connector with Strain Relief
- Copper Spiral Shielding
Kopul Stereo Right-Angle 1/8" Male Mini-Jack to XLR Male Cable (20')
- Plug MP3 Player or PC into Mixer or PA
- Plug Wireless Receiver into Mixer or PA
- Copper Spiral Shielding Reduces Noise
- 24 AWG OFC Conductors with PE Insulation
D'Addario PW-MPXLR-06 Planet Waves Custom Series 3.5mm to Dual XLR Y-Cable (6')
- Routes Mobile Devices to Sound Systems
- Enables Stereo Connection
- 3.5mm to 2 x XLR Y-Cable
- Cable Length of 6'
Hosa Technology Stereo Mini-Phone Male to 2 XLR Male Y-Cable -9.9'
Pro Co Sound Stereo Mini to 2 XLR Female Soundcard Patch Y-Cable - 5'
teenage engineering 3.5mm TRS Male to Dual XLR-Female Textile Field Audio Y-Cable (3.9')
- 3.5mm TRS Stereo Male Connector
- Two 3-Pin XLR Female Connectors
- High-Quality CNC Connectors
- Lightweight, Slimline Cable
Sescom SES-IPOD-XLRM10 3.5mm Stereo to Dual XLR Male Mono Audio Cable (10')
Movo Photo TCB7 Dual XLR 3-Pin Female to 3.5mm TRS Male Adapter Cable (16")
- Dual XLR 3-Pin Female Connectors
- Stereo 3.5mm TRS Male Mini Plug
- Gold Plating on TRS Mini Plug
- 16" Cable Length
Comprehensive EXF Stereo Mini Male to XLR Female Cable - 3'
Hosa Technology Mini Stereo Male to 3-pin XLR Female Angled Cable - 1 ft
Movo Photo TCB2 XLR Female Microphone to 3.5mm TRRS Male Smartphone Adapter
- Connects a Microphone to your Smartphone
- 3-Pin XLR Female Mic Input
- 3.5mm TRRS Male Smartphone Connector
- 3.5mm TRS Headphone Output
Hosa Technology Stereo Mini Angled Male to 3-Pin XLR Female Cable - 5'
Kopul Stereo Right-Angle 1/8" Male Mini-Jack to XLR Male Cable (25')
- Plug MP3 Player or PC into Mixer or PA
- Plug Wireless Receiver into Mixer or PA
- Copper Spiral Shielding Reduces Noise
- 24 AWG OFC Conductors with PE Insulation
Hosa Technology Stereo Mini Angled Male to 3-Pin XLR Female Cable - 15'
Mini (3.5mm) Jack to XLR Cables: All You Need to Know
Mini jack to XLR cables provide a bridge between consumer audio devices and professional audio devices. Before selecting one of these cables, you should first understand the specific standards and the equipment that uses them.
What Are Mini Audio Cables?
Mini audio cables, referred to as 3.5mm cables, are one of the most common standards for audio connections in consumer technology. These 3.5mm cables are hardwired into headphones, and used to connect with electronics, such as smart devices, media players, portable game consoles, and PCs. Use mini audio cables to carry stereo audio, microphone audio, or both. Some mini audio cables may only carry mono audio—these only have one black ring, rather than two or three.
What Are XLR Audio Cables?
Manage audio in professional environments with the balanced audio signal that XLR audio cables provide. This balance reduces external noise and allows for longer cable lengths. Generally speaking, there's one 3-pin XLR cable per audio channel, with two required for stereo. For microphones, speakers, or audio recording setups, use XLR cables. It's important to distinguish microphone XLR cables from speaker XLR cables. Even though they use the same connector, they're different. Using the wrong cables can cause interference and other audio issues.
Length and Type
When choosing your XLR to 3.5mm adapters, you'll notice a variety of types and lengths to choose from.
Length
A longer cable degrades the signal, which diminishes the sound quality. When choosing a cable length, you'll need to consider the distance between the equipment, but keep any additional length to a minimum. Shorter is better when it comes to maintaining the quality of your signal.
Type
Type refers to the male/female designation of the cable. For instance, an ‘XLR female to Mini male’ cable refers to a cable where you insert an XLR cable on the female end, and it has a male mini plug on the other.
How Do Mini to XLR Cables Work?
Use mini to XLR cables to convert a mini audio input to an XLR audio input. For example, use this to connect a tablet to a live sound mixer. To maintain a stereo audio signal when doing this, use a breakout cable with two XLR connectors. Otherwise, your audio signal will convert to mono.
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