PD-Connex CX142 - XLR Male to 2 XLR Female Y-Splitter Cable

PD-Connex CX142 - XLR Male to 2 XLR Female Y-Splitter Cable

The PD-Connex CX142 is an audio signal splitter cable, also known as a Y-cable, designed to duplicate a balanced audio signal with maximum fidelity and reliability. This cable is the professional solution for sending a single microphone or line output to two different inputs, such as two channels on a mixing console, a recording system and a personal monitor, or any other combination in studio, stage, or fixed installation environments.

Built with high-quality materials, the CX142 features a 3-pin male XLR connector on one end and two 3-pin female XLR connectors on the other. All connectors are all-metal and professional-grade, ensuring a secure, durable connection free from noise or electromagnetic interference. Its robust design and flexible 0.5-meter cable make it perfect for heavy-duty use and for keeping connections organized in tight spaces such as audio racks, pedalboards, or behind equipment.

Main features

• Clean signal splitting: Allows duplicating a balanced audio source to two destinations without signal degradation.
• High-quality connectors: Equipped with robust metal XLR connectors that ensure a stable connection and interference-free audio transmission.
• Professional cabling: The cable is flexible and durable, designed to withstand the demands of continuous professional use. Internal shielding protects the signal from external noise.
• Compact design: With a length of 50 cm, it is ideal for short connections, helping to keep the workspace tidy and free of cable tangles.
• Reliable construction: Manufactured with a 20 x 0.12 mm conductor and a 32 x 0.12 mm shield, guaranteeing excellent conductivity and protection.

Benefits for audio professionals

For sound engineers, musicians, and producers, the PD-Connex CX142 is an indispensable tool. It simplifies complex setups by allowing, for example, the simultaneous transmission of a microphone signal to the main mixing console (FOH), a stage monitor system, or a recording interface. Its reliability ensures that audio quality remains pristine, without loss or noise, allowing you to focus on the performance or the mix.

Use cases

• Live sound: Duplicate the signal of a vocalist or instrument to send it to the PA console and a separate monitor console.
• Recording studio: Send the signal from a preamplifier to two different tracks for separate processing or for backup recordings.
• Public address systems: Distribute an audio source to two different zones or self-powered speakers from a single output.
• Audiovisual installations: Ideal for fixed installations in conference rooms, theaters or auditoriums where a signal needs to be routed to multiple destinations.
• Lighting control: Although designed for audio, its construction also makes it suitable for splitting DMX control signals into simple lighting configurations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this cable introduce noise or loss of quality in the signal?
No. The PD-Connex CX142 is designed with quality connectors and effective shielding to ensure clean signal transmission without audible degradation or interference.

Can I use this cable to combine two signals into a single input (2 female to 1 male)?
Not recommended. This is a splitter cable, designed to send one signal to two destinations. Using it in reverse to sum signals (especially from microphones) can cause phase and impedance problems and damage equipment. To combine signals, a mixing console should be used.

Does it work for both line-level and microphone-level signals?
Yes, it is fully compatible with both types of balanced audio signals, both microphone level and line level.

Project description

Balanced Y-splitter cable, 0.5 meters long. It features a 3-pin male XLR connector on one end and two 3-pin female XLR connectors on the other. The connectors are metal-framed for maximum durability. The internal wiring consists of a 20 x 0.12 mm conductor and a 32 x 0.12 mm shield, with a total outer diameter of 5 mm, ensuring noise-free signal transmission.