Cordial ECLCFY18WMM - Professional Audio Y-Adapter Cable
The Cordial ECLCFY18WMM is a high-quality Y-adapter cable designed to provide a reliable and professional solution for connecting devices with stereo audio outputs to equipment with balanced mono inputs. Measuring 1.8 meters in length, this cable is the perfect tool for integrating consumer audio sources, such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, or MP3 players, into professional audio environments like mixing consoles, audio interfaces, or powered speakers.
Manufactured in Germany to the highest quality standards, this cable guarantees clean, lossless signal transmission. Its design splits a stereo signal from a 3.5 mm minijack connector into two separate mono signals for two male XLR connectors, assigning the left channel to one XLR and the right channel to the other. This makes it an essential and versatile tool for musicians, DJs, sound engineers, and presenters.
Main features
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High-quality connectors: Equipped with a 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack connector and two 3-pin male XLR connectors from the renowned brand REAN, a Neutrik sub-brand. These components ensure a secure and durable connection.
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Gold-plated contacts: All contacts are gold-plated to prevent corrosion and ensure optimal conductivity, resulting in superior signal quality and a long lifespan.
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Robust and flexible cable: It uses Cordial CMN 220 cable, known for its durability and flexibility. With a conductor cross-section of 0.22 mm², it is protected by a tough PVC jacket that withstands intensive use in live performances and studios.
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Professional construction: Each cable is hand-soldered and undergoes rigorous quality control to ensure flawless performance from the first use. Includes anti-kink protectors on all connections to prevent internal damage.
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Clear signal assignment: The cable is precisely configured: the tip of the stereo jack connects to pin 2 of the left XLR, the ring of the jack to pin 2 of the right XLR, and the shield (sleeve) connects to pins 1 and 3 on both XLR connectors for proper grounding.
Product benefits
The Cordial ECLCFY18WMM provides a simple and effective solution to common connectivity problems. Forget unreliable adapters and unwanted noise. This cable is built to deliver transparent, interference-free audio transmission, allowing you to focus on your performance or presentation. Its robust construction makes it ideal for touring and frequent use, ensuring you always have a reliable connection when you need it most. The quality of its components protects the integrity of your audio signal, maintaining the fidelity of the original sound from the source to the sound system.
Use cases
This cable is the perfect choice for a wide variety of audio applications:
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Live musicians: Connect a laptop or tablet to launch backing tracks or sequences through the venue's mixing console.
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DJs: Use it as a trusted cable to connect your DJ controller, smartphone or laptop directly to the XLR inputs of a mixer or active speakers.
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Corporate presentations: Ensures clear, uninterrupted audio from a laptop to a conference room's PA system.
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Home recording studios: Easily connect synthesizers, samplers, or other audio sources with mini-jack output to the inputs of your professional audio interface.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use this cable to connect my headphones to a mixing console?
No, this cable is designed to send an output signal (like from a mobile phone) to two inputs (like those on a mixing console). The signal direction is from mini-jack to XLR, not the other way around.
Is the signal arriving at the XLR connectors balanced?
No, the resulting signal at each XLR connector is an unbalanced mono signal. The cabling splits the stereo signal into two mono channels, but it doesn't convert the signal to balanced.
Is it compatible with any smartphone or laptop?
Yes, it is compatible with any device that has a standard 3.5 mm audio output (minijack).
Project description
Y-adapter cable, 1.8 meters long. It features a 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack male connector on one end and two 3-pin male XLR connectors on the other. It uses Cordial CMN 220 cable with a conductor cross-section of 2 x 0.22 mm² and a PVC jacket. The connectors are REAN by Neutrik brand and have gold-plated contacts. The pin assignment is: jack tip to pin 2 (left XLR), jack ring to pin 2 (right XLR), and shield to pins 1 and 3 of both XLR connectors.
