Monoprice
Monoprice 1097-4777 XLR Male to RCA Male Cable
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Experience Pristine Audio Connectivity The Monoprice Premier Series XLR to RCA Cable is expertly engineered for converting a balanced audio signal into an unbalanced one. With high-quality construction and gold-plated connectors, this cable ensures optimal signal transfer. Key Specifications: ...
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Overview
Experience Pristine Audio Connectivity
The Monoprice Premier Series XLR to RCA Cable is expertly engineered for converting a balanced audio signal into an unbalanced one. With high-quality construction and gold-plated connectors, this cable ensures optimal signal transfer.
Key Specifications:
- Brand: Monoprice
- Model: 1097-4777
- Length: 6ft
- Connectors: XLR Male to RCA Male
- Wire Gauge: 16AWG
- Conductor Material: Oxygen-Free Copper
- Shielding: Copper Braid (97.5% Coverage)
- Connectors: Gold Plated
Key Features
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.
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.
16AWG Stranded Copper Wire Conduits.97.5% Shielded Balanced Connections.Gold Plated Connectors.Metallic Graphite Colored Connector Housings.Molded Strain Relief Boots.
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.
Specifications
Brand
Monoprice
Model Number
1097-4777
Connector 1
XLR Male
Connector 2
RCA Male
Conductor Material
16 AWG Oxygen-Free Copper
Shielding
97.5% Copper Braid
Connector Plating
Gold Plated
Connector Housing
Metallic Graphite
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Features 16 AWG oxygen-free copper conductors in a twisted-pair arrangement for high-quality signal transfer
- Shielded along its full length with copper braid with 97.5% coverage, reducing interference
- Equipped with gold-plated connectors at each end for optimal signal integrity and corrosion resistance
- Metallic graphite colored connector housings and molded strain relief boots provide durability and aesthetic appeal
- Effectively converts balanced XLR audio signals to unbalanced RCA signals, or vice versa, for versatile use
👎 Cons
- While it converts balanced to unbalanced signals, the result is always an unbalanced signal, which may be more susceptible to noise over long runs
- The cable length is not specified, which is a crucial detail for planning audio setups
- Specific applications or environments where the 97.5% shielding is most effective are not detailed
- As a single cable, it requires purchasing additional cables for stereo applications
- The "standard pinout" assumes the user is familiar with this configuration or that it matches their equipment needs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary function of the Monoprice 1097-4777 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, though the resulting signal will always be unbalanced.
What kind of conductors are used in this cable?
The cable uses two 16 AWG oxygen-free copper conductors, arranged in a twisted-pair configuration for clear audio transmission.
Are the connectors on this cable plated for better performance?
Yes, this premium quality cable features gold-plated connectors at each end for optimal signal integrity and resistance to corrosion.
How is this cable protected against interference?
It is shielded along its full length with a copper braid that provides 97.5% coverage, helping to reduce external interference.
Does this cable support both directions for audio signal conversion?
Yes, this cable can be used for sending audio signals from an XLR source to an RCA input, or from an RCA source to an XLR input; however, the output will always be an unbalanced signal.
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