Description
This Citronic microphone lead carries balanced audio signals between XLR female and XLR male connections. It measures 1.5m in length and comes in yellow, which makes it easy to spot and colour-code within a busy stage or studio setup. The lead is fully shielded, so it keeps interference out and helps maintain a clean signal across the run.
Inside the cable you get pure copper conductors with cotton reinforcement, wrapped in a soft-grip rubberised jacket that resists tangling. The connectors are professional die-cast XLR types with a locking mechanism on the female end, so once a plug is seated it stays put. Connections are machine-soldered, which gives consistent, repeatable joints across the range. The cable diameter is 6mm, with 20 conductor strands each measuring 0.08mm.
The pin-out follows the standard balanced wiring: pin 1 ground, pin 2 hot, and pin 3 cold. This makes the lead suitable for dynamic and condenser microphones, mixing desks, and other balanced audio gear. In the UK this is usually called a microphone lead or mic lead, while in the US you may see it described as a microphone cable or cord. At 1.5m it works well for short patch runs and tight setups where a longer cable would just get in the way.
Specification
| Length |
1.5m |
| Colour |
Yellow |
| Cable : diameter |
6mmØ |
| Conductors |
20 x 0.08mmØ |
| Connectors |
Male XLR, Female XLR |
| Pin-out |
Balanced: 1-Ground, 2-Hot, 3-Cold |
Frequently Asked
What length is this microphone lead?
It is 1.5m long, which suits short patch runs and compact setups where a longer cable would be surplus.
Is the cable balanced or unbalanced?
It is balanced, wired 1-ground, 2-hot, 3-cold across three-pin XLR connectors, so it rejects noise over longer runs.
What connectors does it use?
It has a die-cast XLR male at one end and a locking XLR female at the other, both suited to professional audio use.
What is the cable made from?
Pure copper conductors with cotton reinforcement, plus a soft-grip rubberised jacket that resists tangling.
Will it work with condenser microphones?
Yes. The balanced XLR wiring supports both dynamic and condenser microphones, as well as mixing desks and other balanced gear.
Why choose the yellow version?
The yellow jacket makes the lead easy to identify and colour-code when you are running several cables at once.