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Eight-channel snake cable with 1/4-inch TRS and XLR male plugs, color-coded wires, 10ft

Monoprice Inc.

Monoprice Inc. 601297 8-Channel 1/4" TRS to XLR Male Snake Cable 26AWG 10ft

SKU CH-1X5Q-9ADWP MPN 601297

Eight-channel snake cable with 1/4-inch TRS male and XLR male connectors, 26 AWG shielded conductors, colour-coded wires, 10 ft length

  • Product typePro Audio Cables
  • Overall length3.048
  • Product weight2.68
  • Eight balanced lines connect TRS and XLR gear
  • 26 AWG conductors with foil shielding reduce interference
  • Colour-coded channels simplify multi-channel routing
  • 10 ft length suits stage and studio setups
  • 68 kg weight indicates robust construction

Eight-Channel Audio Snake

This 10-foot snake cable carries eight balanced mono or unbalanced stereo lines between 1/4-inch TRS and XLR male connectors. Each channel uses a pair of 26 AWG conductors wrapped in aluminum foil shielding to reject EM and RF interference. Color-coded wires in red, white, green, yellow, black, blue, gray and brown keep routing clear. The assembly weighs 2.68 units and measures 3.048 units in length.

Shielded Pair Construction

Aluminum foil shielding on every twisted pair reduces crosstalk and external noise across all eight channels. TRS plugs on one end mate with balanced line-level gear such as mixers or interfaces, while XLR male plugs on the other end connect to stage boxes, processors or powered speakers. The lifetime warranty from Monoprice covers defects in materials and workmanship for the life of the cable.

Live and Studio Patch Runs

Suited for engineers linking a console to a stage snake, a multitrack interface to outboard gear, or a keyboard rig to a front-of-house mixer. Builders who need fewer than eight channels, a different connector gender, or a longer reach should look at other configurations.

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Price $30.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMonoprice
Model name601297
Part number601297
Product typePro Audio Cables

Questions about this item

Will the 26 AWG conductors or aluminum foil shielding need replacement after heavy use?

The cable uses 26 AWG conductors with aluminum foil shielding; Monoprice provides a lifetime warranty on all cables, so any defect in materials or workmanship is covered for the life of the product.

What is the first limit that appears when running eight channels continuously through this snake?

Each of the eight lines is a balanced mono or unbalanced stereo pair of 26 AWG conductors with foil shielding, so the practical limit is the current-carrying capacity of 26 AWG wire and the shielding effectiveness over the 10 ft length.

How much heat or noise does the cable generate when all eight channels run all day?

Passive copper conductors produce no audible noise and negligible heat; the 26 AWG wires with foil shielding simply carry the audio signal without adding distortion or measurable temperature rise.

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