
Shure
Shure C15AHZ 15-Feet Microphone Cable
★★★★★
4 inch
Shure's C15AHZ delivers a clean, noise-free signal path between your dynamic mic and 1/4-inch input over a practical 15-foot run.
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Overview
Key Features
15-foot (4.6 m) microphone cable with 1/4 inch phone plug on equipment end (pin 2 hot).
Shure Model: C15AHZ
UPC Code: 42406060806
Country of Origin: China
Specifications
Brand
Shure
Model
C15AHZ
Cable Length
15 feet (4.6 m)
Connector (Equipment End)
1/4-inch Phone Plug
Wiring
Pin 2 Hot
Color
Black
Country of Origin
China
UPC
042406060806
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Shure build quality means connectors seat firmly and resist intermittent crackle under flex
- 15-foot length handles podium, desk, and close-stage runs without excess cable to manage
- Pin 2 hot wiring follows the standard convention for clean phase alignment in your signal chain
- Lightweight and flexible enough to coil tightly in a gig bag pocket
👎 Cons
- 1/4-inch equipment end limits you to gear with phone jack inputs—no direct XLR mixer connection
- 15 feet can come up short for stage-to-FOH runs in even modest live venues
- Not suited for phantom-powered condenser microphones due to connector type
- Black-on-black labeling can make it hard to distinguish from other cables in a dark cable drawer
Frequently Asked Questions
What connector types are on each end of the C15AHZ?
The equipment end terminates in a 1/4-inch (6.35 mm) phone plug wired pin 2 hot. The microphone end connects to compatible Shure dynamic microphones with the appropriate mating connector.
Can I use this cable with condenser microphones that need phantom power?
This cable uses a 1/4-inch phone plug rather than XLR, so it's designed for dynamic microphone connections to unbalanced or semi-balanced inputs—not for phantom-powered condenser setups.
Is 15 feet long enough for typical stage or studio use?
Fifteen feet covers most fixed-position applications—podiums, recording desks, small stages. For larger venue runs where the mixer is further away, you'd need an extension or a longer cable.
Does the 1/4-inch connector carry a balanced signal?
The pin 2 hot wiring suggests a balanced configuration on the mic side, but the 1/4-inch phone plug end delivers the signal as your input expects it. Check whether your receiving gear uses a TRS balanced or TS unbalanced jack to understand the full signal path.