OQAN QABL JPS-05-XF - Balanced Audio Cable Jack TRS 1/4" to XLR Female (5m)
The OQAN QABL JPS-05-XF is much more than just a patch cable; it's an essential tool for musicians, sound engineers, and technicians who demand reliability in every connection. Designed to deliver flawless signal transmission, this 5-meter cable combines robust construction with high-quality materials to ensure your audio travels from source to destination without loss or unwanted coloration.
Its specific connector configuration—1/4" (6.35 mm) male jack to female XLR—makes it a common problem solver in studios and on stage. Being a balanced cable , it uses a TRS (Tip-Ring-Sleeve) jack connector that effectively cancels noise and electromagnetic interference, which is critical when working in environments with a lot of electronic equipment or medium to long cable runs.
The OQAN brand has established itself by offering accessories that balance professional performance and durability. This model features a tough yet flexible outer casing, designed to withstand frequent winding and accidental stomping in live performance situations, protecting the internal high-conductivity copper conductors. Whether connecting a microphone to a balanced line input or interconnecting rack equipment, the JPS-05-XF ensures sonic integrity at all times.
Main features
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Real Balanced Connection: Thanks to its TRS to XLR design, it eliminates background noise (hum) and radio frequency interference, providing a clean and powerful signal.
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Versatile Length: At 5 meters long, it offers the necessary freedom of movement in recording booths or small stages without creating the clutter of excessively long cables.
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High Quality Connectors: The metal terminals are designed to resist corrosion and ensure a firm fit, preventing accidental disconnections or noise from poor contact ("crashes").
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Durability and Flexibility: Its outer cover protects against cuts and abrasions, while maintaining the flexibility needed for convenient and quick cable management.
Benefits for the user
Investing in good cabling is investing in the final quality of your production. By using the OQAN QABL JPS-05-XF , you gain peace of mind knowing that the audio chain won't break at its weakest link. For the vocalist or instrumentalist, this means that the nuance of their performance is faithfully preserved. For the sound engineer, it means less time diagnosing unwanted noise and more time mixing.
Furthermore, its robust construction extends the product's lifespan, resulting in long-term savings by eliminating the need to constantly replace cables due to internal breakage or loose connectors.
Use cases
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Microphone Connection: Ideal for connecting dynamic or condenser microphones (with their own power supply or battery) to balanced line inputs on mixing consoles or interfaces that use 1/4" jacks.
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Studio Monitors: Perfect for connecting the output of certain audio interfaces or mixing consoles to active studio monitors that have an XLR input.
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Rack Equipment and Processors: Useful for patching outputs of effects processors, compressors or preamps with Jack output to power stages or recorders with XLR input.
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Stage and Live: Excellent for sending signals from instruments with balanced output (such as professional keyboards or drum machines) to stage boxes or multipair cables.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can this cable be used to connect a microphone to a guitar input?
It might physically fit, but it's not recommended. Guitar inputs are typically high impedance and unbalanced. This cable is designed for balanced line inputs or specific microphone inputs in a jack format.
Is the jack connector mono or stereo?
The jack connector is TRS (Tip-Ring-Sleeve), which visually appears stereo (two black rings). However, in this professional audio context, it is used to carry a balanced mono signal, not a stereo signal.
Can I use it for Phantom power (+48V)?
Although XLR-to-XLR cabling is the standard for phantom power, if your interface or mixer sends 48V through a TRS jack connector (uncommon but present on some hybrid equipment), the cable would support it. However, always ensure that your transmitting and receiving equipment are compatible with this function via jack.
Project description
OQAN QABL JPS-05-XF professional balanced audio cable, 5 meters long. Features a 1/4" (6.35 mm) TRS male jack to 3-pin XLR female connector configuration. Constructed with high-purity copper conductors for efficient signal transmission and effective shielding against electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI). The outer jacket is made of flexible, durable PVC. Robust metal connectors with integrated strain relief ensure durability in demanding environments.
