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Monoprice 104784 XLR Female to RCA Male Cable
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Seamless Audio Conversion with Premium Clarity Introducing the Monoprice 104784 3' Premier Series XLR Female to RCA Male Cable. This cable provides a reliable solution for converting balanced XLR audio signals to unbalanced RCA signals, ideal for connecting XLR sources to RCA inputs or vice versa...
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Overview
Seamless Audio Conversion with Premium Clarity
Introducing the Monoprice 104784 3' Premier Series XLR Female to RCA Male Cable. This cable provides a reliable solution for converting balanced XLR audio signals to unbalanced RCA signals, ideal for connecting XLR sources to RCA inputs or vice versa. Expect superior audio quality with robust construction.
Specifications:
- Type: XLR Female to RCA Male Cable
- Cable Length: 3 feet
- Conductors: Two 16 AWG oxygen-free copper conductors
- Shielding: Copper braid with 97.5% coverage
- Connectors: Gold-plated
- Signal Type: Unbalanced
- Pinout: XLR pins 1 & 3 to RCA shield, XLR pin 2 to RCA tip
Key Features
An XLR to RCA cable converts a balanced audio signal into an unbalanced signal. This is good for sending audio signals from an XLR source to an RCA input, or vice versa. Regardless of direction, the result will be an unbalanced signal.
This is a premium quality cable with gold plated connectors at each end. The cable is made with two 16 AWG oxygen-free copper conductors, in a twisted-pair arrangement, and is shielded along the full length with copper braid with 97.5% coverage.
This cable uses the standard pinout with pins 1 and 3 of the XLR connector wired to the shield of the RCA plug and pin 2 of the XLR connector wired to the tip of the RCA plug.
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Specifications
Brand
Monoprice
Cable Type
XLR Female to RCA Male
Conductor Material
Oxygen-Free Copper (OFC)
Conductor Gauge
16 AWG
Conductor Arrangement
Twisted-pair
Shielding
Copper Braid with 97.5% coverage
Connectors
Gold-plated XLR Female, Gold-plated RCA Male
Pinout Standard
Pins 1 & 3 XLR to RCA shield, Pin 2 XLR to RCA tip
Origin
Manufactured in China
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Converts balanced audio signals into unbalanced signals, allowing versatile connectivity between different equipment types.
- Features gold-plated connectors at each end, which helps ensure reliable signal transmission and corrosion resistance.
- Constructed with two 16 AWG oxygen-free copper conductors, designed for high-quality audio signal integrity.
- Utilizes a twisted-pair arrangement for conductors, which aids in reducing electromagnetic interference and noise.
- Shielded along its full length with a copper braid boasting 97.5% coverage, providing excellent signal protection.
👎 Cons
- The conversion to an unbalanced signal can introduce a higher risk of noise over longer cable runs.
- The 16 AWG gauge, while good, may be overkill for some short-run, low-power audio applications, adding unnecessary bulk.
- Specific length options for the cable are not detailed, which may be a limitation for certain setup requirements.
- The standard pinout configuration might not be universally compatible with all non-standard XLR or RCA equipment.
- While premium quality, the cable is designed for a specific signal conversion purpose, not for balanced connections directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of this Monoprice XLR to RCA cable?
This cable is designed to convert a balanced audio signal from an XLR source into an unbalanced signal for an RCA input, or vice versa, resulting in an unbalanced signal.
What kind of connectors does this cable have?
The cable features gold-plated connectors at each end, with an XLR Female connector and an RCA Male connector.
What materials are used for the conductors and shielding in this cable?
It is made with two 16 AWG oxygen-free copper conductors arranged in a twisted-pair, and shielded with a copper braid offering 97.5% coverage.
How is the XLR connector wired according to the standard pinout?
The standard pinout used wires pins 1 and 3 of the XLR connector to the shield of the RCA plug, and pin 2 of the XLR connector to the tip of the RCA plug.
Does this cable maintain a balanced signal?
No, this cable converts a balanced audio signal into an unbalanced signal, meaning the resulting signal will always be unbalanced regardless of the direction of flow.
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