Monoprice 135317 Starquad XLR Microphone Cable - 10ft

The Monoprice 135317 Stage Right Starquad XLR cable is designed to address one of the most persistent challenges in professional audio: electromagnetic interference. Unlike standard balanced microphone cables that use two conductor cores, this cable employs a four-core Starquad configuration where the conductors are tightly twisted in short rotations — a geometry similar to Ethernet cabling. This arrangement causes interference picked up by diagonally opposite cores to cancel itself out more effectively, resulting in significantly cleaner signal transmission in electrically noisy environments like concert venues, broadcast studios, and houses of worship.

The cable measures 10 feet in length with 24AWG conductors, terminated with gold-plated 3-pin XLR connectors (male to female). The outer jacket is built to withstand regular handling, coiling, and the general wear of professional use. For engineers and musicians working near dimmer racks, LED walls, power transformers, or dense wireless systems, the Starquad design provides a practical and affordable upgrade over conventional two-core balanced cables.