DB25 Breakout Cables
DB25 breakout cables bring eight balanced channels from one DB25 connector to 3-pin XLR or 1/4" (6.35 mm) TRS tails, wired to the AES59 analog pinout.
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About DB25 Breakout Cables
DB25 breakout cables bring eight balanced channels from a single DB25 connector out to standard connectors, so audio interfaces, A/D converters, mixers, and patchbays can save panel space without losing compatibility. Both stock designs are wired to the AES59 analog pinout. The XLR version ends in eight 3-pin XLR male or female tails; the TRS version ends in eight 1/4" (6.35 mm) TRS plugs with hot on the tip, cold on the ring, and shield on the sleeve. The DB25 end has a metal hood and 4-40 UNC locking screws, and the tails are about 0.5 m long with numbered sleeves.
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Custom pinouts from your wiring diagram start with a sample for your approval. You can also change trunk and tail lengths, labels, and packaging, or order DB25 to DB25 versions. Samples of stock designs are available. MOQ is low.
Key facts
- What's in this range: DB25 to 8 × 3-pin XLR (male or female tails) and DB25 to 8 × 1/4" (6.35 mm) TRS, both wired to the AES59 analog pinout
- DB25 end: DB25 male, zinc-alloy metal hood, gold-plated contacts, 4-40 UNC locking screws
- Trunk: 8 individually shielded pairs of 2 × 26 AWG OFC, each with a spiral copper shield
- Standard lengths: Trunks 1 m (3.3 ft), 3 m (9.8 ft), or 5 m (16.4 ft), ±2%; tails 0.5 m ±2 cm with numbered sleeves 1–8
- Customization: Trunk and tail lengths, custom pinouts from your wiring diagram, labels, packaging, and DB25 to DB25 versions
- Samples: Up to 2 pieces per design and 5 designs per request; custom pinouts start with a sample for your approval, and the sampling fee is credited against a bulk order that meets the MOQ and is placed within 60 days
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| Model | Connectors | Conductor | Shield | Jacket | Standard lengths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DB25 to 8 XLR Breakout Cable, AES59 PinoutHA-SNK-01 | D-Sub 25 (DB25) male to XLR 3-PinGold-plated contacts | 8 pairs × 2 × 26 AWG | Spiral | PVCØ 12 mm | 1 m, 3 m, 5 m |
| DB25 to 8 × 1/4" TRS Breakout Cable, AES59 PinoutHA-SNK-02 | D-Sub 25 (DB25) male to 1/4" (6.35 mm) TRS maleGold-plated contacts | 8 pairs × 2 × 26 AWG | Spiral | PVCØ 12 mm | 1 m, 3 m, 5 m |
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