PD-Connex CX136 - Professional Audio Adapter Cable XLR Female to RCA Male

PD-Connex CX136 - Professional Audio Adapter Cable XLR Female to RCA Male

The PD-Connex CX136 is a high-quality audio adapter cable specifically designed to meet the connectivity needs of professional and consumer audio equipment. With a compact length of 15 cm, this cable is the perfect solution for interconnecting devices with balanced XLR outputs and unbalanced RCA inputs, ensuring clean, reliable, and interference-free signal transmission. Its robust construction, featuring metal connectors and a premium flexible cable, makes it an indispensable tool for studios, musicians, and audio enthusiasts seeking the highest sound fidelity.

Main Features

This adapter cable stands out for its meticulous craftsmanship and the use of high-performance components. The connectors—a female XLR (3-pin) and a male RCA—are made of durable metal to ensure a secure, long-lasting, and reliable connection. The internal wiring features 20 x 0.12 mm conductors and 32 x 0.12 mm shielding, a configuration that effectively protects the audio signal from electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI), resulting in pure, noise-free sound. The flexible outer jacket, with a 5 mm diameter, facilitates handling and installation, even in the tightest spaces.

Product Benefits

The main benefit of the PD-Connex CX136 is its ability to seamlessly integrate equipment from different ranges. It allows you to connect the output of a mixing console, microphone preamp, or professional audio interface directly to the input of a Hi-Fi amplifier, home theater system, or any device that uses RCA connectors. Its compact design minimizes cable clutter, maintaining a clean and organized setup. The quality of its materials ensures not only superior audio transmission but also a long lifespan, withstanding continuous use in demanding environments.

Use Cases

This versatile adapter is ideal for a wide variety of applications. Use it to connect the mono output of a mixing console to the input of a recorder with RCA connectors. It's perfect for sending the signal from a microphone preamp to a powered speaker system that only has RCA inputs. It's also an excellent solution for integrating professional CD players or D/A converters (DACs) with XLR outputs into a home stereo system. In short, it's the essential tool whenever you need to reliably convert a balanced audio signal to an unbalanced one.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this cable work for a stereo signal?
No, this cable is designed to transmit a mono audio signal. For a stereo signal, you will need to use two CX136 adapter cables, one for the left (L) channel and one for the right (R) channel.

Can I connect a condenser microphone directly to an RCA input with this cable?
Not recommended. Condenser microphones require phantom power, which cannot be supplied through an RCA connection. This cable is for line-level signals, not for microphones that require external power.

What advantage does cable shielding offer?
Shielding is a conductive mesh that surrounds the main signal cable. Its function is to act as a barrier, protecting the audio signal from external electrical interference, such as that generated by power cables or nearby appliances. This results in cleaner, hum-free sound.

Project description

Audio adapter cable with a length of 0.15 meters. Equipped with a 3-pin female XLR connector on one end and a male RCA connector on the other. The connectors are of metal construction. The internal wiring consists of a 20x0.12mm conductor and 32x0.12mm shielding. The overall outer diameter of the cable is 5 mm.