PD-Connex CX58-3 - 3 Meter Professional XLR to Dual RCA Audio Cable

PD-Connex CX58-3 - 3 Meter Professional XLR to Dual RCA Audio Cable

The PD-Connex CX58-3 is a high-quality, professional audio signal cable designed to provide a reliable, high-performance connection between audio equipment with different connector types. Measuring 3 meters in length, this cable bridges the gap between devices with XLR outputs, such as mixing consoles, preamps, or audio interfaces, and those with RCA stereo inputs, such as amplifiers, Hi-Fi systems, powered speakers, or DJ controllers. Manufactured with premium components, including oxygen-free copper (OFC), the CX58-3 ensures pure, interference-free signal transmission, preserving the integrity and clarity of the original sound. Its robust yet flexible construction makes it an ideal solution for recording studios, stages, and home audio installations.

Main features

• Versatile Connectivity: Equipped with a male XLR connector on one end and two male RCA connectors on the other, it allows for wide compatibility between professional and consumer audio equipment.
• High Quality Construction: The connectors are made of robust metal, ensuring a secure and durable physical connection, resistant to continuous use and corrosion.
• Superior Signal Transmission: Uses 20x0.12mm oxygen-free copper (OFC) conductors that guarantee excellent conductivity and minimal signal loss.
• Effective Shielding: It has a 32x0.12mm shield, also made of OFC, which protects the signal from electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI), eliminating unwanted hum and noise.
• Flexible and Durable Design: The cable is extremely flexible, making it easy to install and route even in tight spaces. Its double outer jacket, with a 5 mm diameter channel, provides excellent wear resistance.
• Simple Organization: It comes with a Velcro cable organizer, allowing for tidy storage and tangle-free transport.

Product benefits

Investing in the PD-Connex CX58-3 cable results in a significant improvement in the reliability and quality of any audio setup. The main benefit is the assurance of clean and precise signal transmission, allowing your equipment to perform at its maximum capacity. The robust metal connectors prevent accidental disconnections and poor connections, a critical factor in live performances or recording sessions. Furthermore, its superior shielding ensures that the final sound is free from annoying electrical interference, providing a professional and uncompromising listening experience.

Use cases

This cable is an indispensable tool for a wide variety of audio applications:

• Recording Studios: Ideal for connecting the output of a microphone preamp or audio interface to studio monitors with RCA inputs.
• DJ Equipment: Perfect for linking the main (master) output of a DJ controller or mixing console to an amplifier or speaker system.
• Live Sound: Essential for sending the audio signal from a mixing console to external recorders, auxiliary PA systems, or amplifiers with RCA inputs.
• Home Hi-Fi Systems: Allows you to integrate professional audio equipment, such as a DAC converter with XLR output, into a traditional stereo sound system.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this cable transmit a stereo signal?
Not exactly. This cable takes a single mono signal from the XLR source and splits it to send to the two RCA inputs (left and right). The result is a "dual mono" signal, where both channels receive the same audio information. It doesn't convert a mono signal to true stereo.

Is this a balanced cable?
The XLR connection is capable of carrying a balanced signal, but RCA connectors are inherently unbalanced. Therefore, when using this cable, the signal becomes unbalanced. Its effective shielding helps keep the signal clean despite being unbalanced.

Can I connect a microphone directly to an amplifier with this cable?
It's technically possible, but not ideal. Most professional microphones require a preamp to boost their signal to an audible line level. Connecting a microphone directly to a line-level RCA input will likely result in very low volume.

Project description

Professional audio signal cable, 3 meters long. Connector configuration: one 3-pin male XLR to two male RCA connectors. The inner conductor consists of 20 copper strands of 0.12mm². It incorporates 32 copper strands of 0.12mm² shielding for interference protection. The outer diameter of each of the two cables is 5mm. The connectors are of metal construction for increased durability. Includes a cable organizer.