Monoprice

Monoprice CNE600697 XLR Female to RCA Male Audio Cable - 6ft

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Premium Audio Connectivity The Premier Series XLR Female to RCA Male Cable provides a reliable solution for converting balanced to unbalanced audio signals. Ideal for connecting XLR sources to RCA inputs and vice versa. Connector Type: XLR Female to RCA Male Cable Gauge: 16AWG Cable Length:...

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Overview

Premium Audio Connectivity

The Premier Series XLR Female to RCA Male Cable provides a reliable solution for converting balanced to unbalanced audio signals. Ideal for connecting XLR sources to RCA inputs and vice versa.

  • Connector Type: XLR Female to RCA Male
  • Cable Gauge: 16AWG
  • Cable Length: 6 Feet
  • Conductor Material: Oxygen-Free Copper
  • Shielding: Copper Braid (97.5% coverage)
  • Connectors: Gold Plated
  • Wiring: 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

The cable is made with two 16 AWG oxygen-free copper conductors in a twisted-pair arrangement

It is shielded along the full length with copper braid with 97. 5% coverage

RCA plug and pin 2 of the XLR connector

the full length with copper braid with 97. 5% coverage.

Specifications

Cable Type
XLR Female to RCA Male Audio Cable
Cable Length
6 feet
Conductor Material
Oxygen-free copper
Conductor Gauge
16 AWG
Conductor Count
Two
Shielding
Copper braid with 97.5% coverage
Function
Converts balanced XLR to unbalanced RCA

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • This cable effectively converts a balanced XLR audio signal into an unbalanced RCA signal, offering versatile connectivity.
  • Constructed with two 16 AWG oxygen-free copper conductors, ensuring high-quality signal transmission with minimal interference.
  • Features extensive shielding along its full length with a copper braid providing 97.5% coverage for superior noise rejection.
  • The 6ft length provides adequate reach for connecting audio components without excessive cable slack.
  • Designed to bridge the connection between professional audio equipment with XLR outputs and consumer-grade devices with RCA inputs.

👎 Cons

  • The cable is designed for a specific conversion (XLR Female to RCA Male), meaning it is not reversible for RCA to XLR conversion.
  • At 6 feet, the length might be insufficient for setups requiring longer distances between audio components.
  • This cable converts a balanced signal to unbalanced, which can introduce noise over very long runs compared to maintaining a balanced connection.
  • The specific type or quality of the RCA plug and XLR connector housing material is not detailed.
  • The 16 AWG conductors, while good, may not be perceived as "audiophile-grade" by some users with extremely high-end systems.

Frequently Asked Questions

This Monoprice cable converts a balanced audio signal from an XLR Female connector to an unbalanced audio signal for an RCA Male connector.
The Monoprice CNE600697 cable is 6 feet in length.
The cable is made with two 16 AWG oxygen-free copper conductors, which are known for good signal conductivity.
Yes, it is shielded along its full length with a copper braid, providing 97.5% coverage to protect against interference.
No, this cable is specifically designed for XLR Female to RCA Male conversion; it converts a balanced signal to an unbalanced signal, not the other way around.