Description
This QTX Essential microphone lead carries balanced audio signals over a 12.0m run, connecting XLR female to XLR male. It is fully shielded, which helps keep interference out and gives you clean audio when you are running mics into a mixer or stage box. The balanced design is the standard choice for microphones and longer cable runs where noise can be a problem.
The cable itself has a soft-grip, rubberised jacket that resists tangling, so it coils neatly and lays flat during setup and pack-down. The connections are machine-soldered for consistency, and the XLR plugs (or jacks, as they are sometimes called in the US) are professional die-cast fittings with a locking mechanism. That locking latch keeps the plug seated in the socket so it will not pull free mid-performance.
Inside, the 6.0mm diameter cable carries two conductors, each made from 20 strands at 0.1mm cross-section, which suits regular use on stage and in the studio. At 12.0m this is a useful length for reaching from the front of a room back to the desk, or for spacing out mics across a stage. It works with any equipment using standard three-pin XLR inputs and outputs, including microphones, mixers, active speakers and audio interfaces.
Specification
| Length |
12.0m |
| Cable : diameter |
6.0mmØ |
| Conductors |
2 x 20 strand, 0.1mm² |
| Connectors |
Female XLR, Male XLR |
Frequently Asked
What length is this microphone lead?
This is the 12.0m version, giving you plenty of reach between a microphone and a mixer or stage box.
Does it carry a balanced signal?
Yes. The lead is fully shielded and wired for balanced audio, which helps reject noise and interference over longer runs.
What connectors does it use?
It has a female XLR at one end and a male XLR at the other, both professional die-cast connectors with a locking latch.
What is the cable made from?
It has a soft-grip, anti-tangle rubberised jacket over a 6.0mm cable with two conductors of 20 strands at 0.1mm each.
What can I use this lead with?
Any gear with standard three-pin XLR connections, such as microphones, mixers, active speakers and audio interfaces.