PD-Connex CX68-6 - Professional Signal Cable 2x XLR Female to 2x RCA Male, 6 meters

PD-Connex CX68-6 - Professional Signal Cable 2x XLR Female to 2x RCA Male, 6 meters

The PD-Connex CX68-6 is a high-quality audio signal cable designed for professionals and enthusiasts seeking a reliable connection and pristine sound transmission. At 6 meters long, this cable offers the flexibility needed to connect equipment at a distance without compromising signal integrity. Its robust construction and premium components ensure exceptional and long-lasting performance in any environment, from home recording studios to professional DJ setups and live sound systems.

This cable features two 3-pin female XLR connectors on one end and two male RCA connectors on the other, making it the perfect solution for connecting devices with balanced outputs (such as mixing consoles, audio interfaces, or preamps) to equipment with unbalanced inputs (such as Hi-Fi amplifiers, stereo receivers, or certain studio monitors). The metal connectors ensure a solid and durable connection, minimizing the risk of accidental disconnections and maximizing signal transfer.

Main features

• Superior Signal Quality: Built like a professional high fidelity (HQ) cable, it is designed to preserve the purity of the audio, offering a clear sound transmission free of unwanted noise.
• Robust Metal Connectors: The XLR and RCA connectors are made of highly durable metal, providing a secure connection and a long lifespan, resisting continuous use and wear.
• Flexible and Manageable Cable: Despite its robust construction, the cable maintains excellent flexibility, facilitating installation, routing, and storage. Its design prevents tangling and simplifies organization.
• Effective Shielding: The internal shielding, composed of 32 0.12mm wires, effectively protects the audio signal against electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI), crucial for maintaining clean sound in environments with multiple electronic devices.
• Practical Cable Tie: A cable tie is included that allows you to wind and store the cable in an orderly manner, avoiding knots and damage, and facilitating its transport.

Product benefits

The PD-Connex CX68-6 is designed for the user who demands nothing less than audio excellence. Using this cable, you benefit from a stable, lossless connection, ensuring that the sound you hear is exactly as it should be. The robust metal connectors give you peace of mind knowing your equipment is securely connected, even during live performances or intensive studio sessions. Advanced shielding is your best ally against hum and unwanted noise, allowing you to enjoy a clear and professional listening experience.

Use cases

This versatile signal cable is ideal for a wide range of audio applications, including:

• Connect the output of a mixing console or DJ controller to a stereo amplifier or active speaker system with RCA inputs.
• Connect professional audio interfaces to monitoring or recording equipment with unbalanced inputs.
• Integrate high-end CD/DVD players, preamplifiers, or other sources with XLR output into a home Hi-Fi system.
• Used in recording studios to connect various equipment that requires a balanced to unbalanced signal adaptation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this cable balanced or unbalanced?
This is an adapter cable that connects a balanced signal (from XLR connectors) to an unbalanced signal (at RCA connectors). It's important to remember that the final connection will be unbalanced due to the nature of RCA connectors.

Can I use this cable to connect a microphone directly to a Hi-Fi amplifier?
Technically, you could connect a dynamic microphone with an XLR output, but it's not ideal. Microphones require a preamp to boost their signal to a suitable line level. Connecting a microphone directly to an RCA line input will result in very low volume and poor performance.

Is sound quality affected when switching from XLR to RCA?
XLR connectors carry balanced signals, which are inherently better at rejecting noise over long distances. Converting to RCA (unbalanced) eliminates this benefit. However, over a length of 6 meters, and thanks to the high-quality shielding of the PD-Connex CX68-6, the impact on sound quality is minimal in most home and studio environments.

Project description

Professional 6.0-meter audio signal cable. Dual connector configuration: two 3-pin female XLR connectors to two male RCA connectors. The cable features a flexible construction with an outer diameter of 2 x 5 mm. The internal conductors are 20 x 0.12 mm and it has 32 x 0.12 mm shielding for interference protection. The connectors are metal for durability and a secure connection. Cable ties are included.