PD-Connex CX162 - Professional Stage Cable with 12 XLR Inputs and 4 Outputs, 30 meters
The PD-Connex CX162 is a professional and robust audio management solution for any environment, from live stages to recording studios. This stage cable, also known as a "jellyfish" or multi-core cable, is designed to simplify and organize the flow of audio signals, eliminating the clutter of individual cables and ensuring clean and reliable sound transmission. At 30 meters long, it offers the flexibility needed to cover distances in medium to large venues, efficiently connecting the stage to the mixing console.
The heart of the system is its stage box, constructed from heavy-duty metal to withstand the demands of continuous use and touring. This box houses 12 female XLR input connectors and 4 male XLR output connectors, all of high quality to ensure a firm and durable connection. The 12 input channels are perfect for connecting microphones, instruments, or DI boxes, while the 4 output channels (returns) allow you to send monitor mixes, talkback signals, or any other audio line back to the stage. All connectors are clearly numbered for quick identification and error-free setup, streamlining assembly and teardown.
The main cable is a single, flexible hose with an 18 mm outer diameter, protecting the internal conductors and facilitating handling and storage. At the end opposite the junction box, the cable splits into a set of patch cords with the reverse configuration: 12 male XLR connectors for the mixer inputs and 4 female XLR connectors for the outputs. This attention to detail makes the PD-Connex CX162 an indispensable tool for sound engineers, musicians, and rental companies seeking reliability, organization, and professional audio quality.
Main features
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Versatile 12x4 Configuration: It has 12 send channels (inputs) for microphones and instruments and 4 return channels (outputs) for monitoring or talkback systems.
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Professional Length of 30 Meters: Ideal coverage for stages, rehearsal rooms and medium to large-sized recording studios, offering great positioning flexibility.
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Metal Stage Box: Its robust and durable metal chassis is designed for maximum durability, protecting the connections in demanding environments such as tours and live performances.
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High Quality XLR Connectors: All connectors are metallic, ensuring a secure connection, excellent conductivity, and lossless, interference-free signal transmission.
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Organized and Protected Cabling: The 16 channels are grouped into a single, robust 18mm diameter cable, which greatly simplifies assembly, prevents tangling, and protects internal cables.
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Clear Identification: Both the connectors on the junction box and the patch cords at the mixer end are clearly numbered, allowing for quick setup and minimizing the possibility of connection errors.
Benefits for the Sound Professional
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Efficient Workflow: Drastically reduces assembly and disassembly time compared to laying multiple individual cables, optimizing productivity before and after each event.
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Clean and Interference-Free Sound: The multi-core design with adequate shielding protects sensitive audio signals from electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI), ensuring impeccable sound quality.
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Maximum Reliability on Stage: The durable construction of the box and the quality of the connectors minimize the risk of technical failures, accidental disconnections and signal problems during a performance or recording session.
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Order and Safety: Keeps the stage area clean, professional and safe, avoiding the mess of cables that can cause tripping, damage to equipment and difficulties for performers and technical staff.
Use cases
The versatility of the PD-Connex CX162 makes it perfect for a wide variety of applications:
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Concerts and Live Performances: It is the essential tool to connect all sound sources on stage (vocal and instrument microphones, DI boxes) to the mixing console located at the front of house (FOH).
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Recording Studios: Facilitates the connection between the recording room (live room) and the control room, allowing for orderly and permanent signal routing.
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Fixed Installations: Ideal for integration into theaters, auditoriums, churches and conference rooms that require centralized and reliable audio connection points.
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Sound Rental Companies: A fundamental and resilient component in the inventory of any professional sound company, capable of withstanding intensive use event after event.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the connector configuration at each end of the cable?
- The stage box has 12 female XLR connectors (inputs) and 4 male XLR connectors (outputs/returns). At the other end, the patch cables have the reverse configuration for connecting to the mixing console: 12 male XLR connectors and 4 female XLR connectors.
- Are the channels clearly identified?
- Yes, all channels are numbered both on the stage box and on the patch cord connectors, making it easy to connect quickly and without errors.
- Is the cable flexible enough to be easily wound up and transported?
- Yes, despite its robust construction and thickness, the cable is designed to be flexible, allowing for easy coiling and storage after use.
- Can I use this hose to send phantom power to condenser microphones?
- Absolutely. The PD-Connex CX162's high-quality XLR cables and connectors are fully compatible with the 48V phantom power supplied by mixing consoles.
Project description
Professional stage cable with a 30-meter multi-core cable and an 18 mm outer diameter. It is equipped with a metal stage box containing 12 female XLR input connectors and 4 male XLR output connectors. The opposite end of the cable splits into patch cords with 12 male XLR connectors and 4 female XLR connectors. All connectors are high-quality metal, and the channels are numbered for easy identification. The total weight of the system is 14.25 kg.
