Description
The Citronic XF-XM600RD is a 6 metre microphone lead with a female XLR at one end and a male XLR at the other. It carries balanced signals, which keeps noise and interference low across the full length, so it suits live stages, rehearsal rooms and studio use alike. In the UK we tend to say lead, while in the US it is often called a cable, but it is the same thing either way.
Inside, the cable uses pure copper conductors with cotton reinforcement, giving you clean sound and a bit of extra strength for daily handling. The 6mm jacket is soft-grip, rubberised and designed to resist tangling, so it coils away neatly and lays flat when you run it across a floor. The full shielding helps reject hum and keeps signals steady, whether you are running a vocal mic or connecting a piece of balanced audio gear.
The connectors are professional die-cast XLR plugs with a locking latch on the female end, so the lead stays put once it is connected. The joints are machine-soldered for consistent, repeatable connections that hold up to repeated plugging and unplugging. The pin-out follows the standard balanced layout: pin 1 ground, pin 2 hot and pin 3 cold. The red jacket makes it easy to colour-code your rig and pick this one out quickly in a bag of leads. It is a straightforward, reliable choice for anyone who needs a dependable mic lead they can trust night after night.
Specification
| Length |
6.0m |
| Colour |
Red |
| Cable : diameter |
6mmØ |
| Conductors |
20 x 0.08mmØ |
| Connectors |
Male XLR, Female XLR |
| Pin-out |
Balanced: 1-Ground, 2-Hot, 3-Cold |
Frequently Asked
How long is this microphone lead?
It is 6 metres long, with a female XLR connector at one end and a male XLR connector at the other.
Is it a balanced cable?
Yes. It carries balanced signals using a standard pin-out of pin 1 ground, pin 2 hot and pin 3 cold, which helps reject noise over longer runs.
What are the connectors made from?
The XLR plugs are die-cast for durability, with a locking latch on the female connector and machine-soldered joints inside.
What is inside the cable?
Pure copper conductors with cotton reinforcement, wrapped in full shielding and a 6mm soft-grip rubberised jacket that resists tangling.
Can I use it for instruments as well as microphones?
It is designed for microphones and balanced audio equipment fitted with XLR connectors, so it works with any gear using the same connections.
Why is the jacket red?
The red colour makes it easy to identify and colour-code within a larger setup, so you can pick it out quickly among other leads.