Star-Quad XLR Microphone Cable

What it is

A balanced XLR microphone cable built with four conductors in a star-quad layout instead of the usual two. The four conductors are twisted around the center, and opposite conductors are joined at each plug, so two conductors carry the hot signal and two carry the cold. This keeps both legs of the signal closely matched, which helps the balanced input reject magnetic hum from lighting, power cables and transformers.

At the plugs it behaves like any balanced XLR cable: female to male, Pin 2 hot, phantom-power compatible. Lengths run from 3 m to 15 m.

Who it's for

• Retailers who want a step-up XLR cable above their standard 2-conductor line.
• Studios, churches and venues with long runs or lighting rigs near the audio cables.
• Rental and broadcast companies standardizing on one robust microphone cable.

Build & specs (standard build)

• Jacket: soft PVC, about 6.0 mm outer diameter
• Plugs: 3-pin XLR female (with latch) to 3-pin XLR male, zinc-alloy housings with nickel finish, gold-plated brass contacts, soldered
• Wiring: opposite conductors joined to Pin 2 and Pin 3; shield to Pin 1; passes +48 V phantom power
• Lengths: 3 m (9.8 ft), 6 m (19.7 ft), 10 m (32.8 ft), 15 m (49.2 ft)

Customization options

• Laser-engraved logo on the plug housings
• Jacket colors beyond the stock three; color ID rings
• Lengths from 1 m to 50 m; 4 × 24 AWG conductors
• Housing finish: nickel, black chrome or gold
• Branded hook-and-loop ties, header cards, retail boxes and barcode labels
• Contacts are gold-plated as standard; nickel-plated contacts are available as a customization.

Ordering notes

• Low MOQ. You can combine several designs in one order to reach the minimum, with a smaller minimum per design.
• Samples of stock designs are available before you order.
• Lead time depends on the customization and is confirmed in your quote.
• Specified by Haisen (Hong Kong). Manufactured in Guangdong, China by our manufacturing partners.