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Black XLR male-to-female microphone cable, three feet long, braided jacket with gold connectors

Monoprice Inc.

Monoprice Starquad XLR Microphone Cable 3 Feet Black 135315

SKU CH-82D7-593NN

Balanced Starquad XLR cable with 24AWG conductors and gold contacts rejects electromagnetic interference for noise-free analogue audio

  • Product typeCables
  • Product weight0.26
  • Key featuresBuy with Confidence: With Monoprice's Lifetime Warranty on a
  • Starquad geometry rejects EMI for cleaner recordings
  • 24AWG conductors keep signal loss low on 3 ft run
  • Gold-plated contacts resist oxidation for reliable connections
  • Lifetime warranty backs every cable for long-term confidence
  • Lightweight at .26 lb for easy stage routing

Starquad XLR Microphone Cable

This Monoprice Starquad XLR microphone cable connects professional audio equipment using XLR-M to XLR-F connectors. The 24AWG construction uses a four-core starquad geometry that tightly twists conductors to reject electromagnetic interference. It is built for low-level microphone signals that require clean amplification. The cable suits stage, studio and installed sound applications where noise immunity matters.

Upgrade from standard two-core mic cables

Standard balanced microphone cables use two cores and can pick up magnetic interference that gets amplified with the signal. The starquad design rotates four cores over a short length to greatly improve common-mode rejection. The jump is worth it when cable runs cross power lines, lighting dimmers or dense RF environments. Buyers who need only short, fixed studio links in quiet rooms may not hear a difference.

Limits of analog balanced audio

The cable carries analog balanced audio only and does not transmit digital protocols, phantom power above standard ratings or video signals. Length is fixed at three feet, so longer runs require additional cables or a different length. The 24AWG gauge sets a practical limit on maximum run length before signal loss becomes audible. It cannot replace speaker-level or instrument-level cables wired for different impedances.

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Specifications

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Brand nameMonoprice
Model name135315
Product typeCables

Questions about this item

What connector ends does the 135315 cable have?

The cable terminates in an XLR male plug on one end and an XLR female jack on the other, allowing direct connection between a microphone and a mixer or interface.

How should I route the Starquad cable to avoid the most common installation mistake?

Keep the four tightly twisted cores away from power cords and dimmer packs; the star-quad geometry rejects electromagnetic interference only when the cable is not coiled tightly or run parallel to AC lines.

When will the gold-plated contacts need attention, and what should I do?

Inspect the gold contacts periodically for oxidation or dust; a quick wipe with a lint-free cloth and contact cleaner restores conductivity without removing the plating.

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