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Cables To Go C2G41469 3 ft 3.5mm Male TRS to Female XLR Cable
Connects a 3.5mm TRS stereo source to a female XLR input on mixing consoles, amplifiers or powered speakers
- TypeAudio
- ColorBlack
- Length3 ft.
- Connector Detail3.5mm Male 3 Position TRS to Female XLR Cable
- Terminal GenderMale to Female
- FeaturesThree poles/conductors for TRS jacks found on microphones an
- Connects stereo 3.5 mm sources to professional XLR inputs
- Three-conductor TRS plug fits microphones and stereo audio devices
- Left and right channels soldered together for unbalanced mono signal
- 3 ft length suits desktop and stage setups
- Black finish blends with studio and live equipment
Connection Purpose
This cable links a 3.5mm TRS output to a female XLR input, letting you feed stereo sources such as portable recorders, laptops or phones into mixing consoles, amplifiers or powered speakers. It is built for users who need a simple unbalanced bridge between consumer and professional audio gear. It does not serve installations that require balanced signalling or separate left and right channels.
Signal Behaviour
The three conductors carry a combined mono mix because the left and right channels are soldered together inside the plug, so the cable delivers an unbalanced signal with no common-mode noise rejection. In normal use this means a clean connection for short runs but susceptibility to interference over longer distances. No active electronics or shielding beyond the standard jacket are present.
Construction Details
The 3 ft black jacket terminates in a 3.5mm male TRS plug on one end and a female XLR socket on the other, both using three poles for stereo or mono TRS compatibility. No adapters, software or additional hardware are included in the package. The fixed length limits placement flexibility for setups that need more reach.
Highlights
- Connects stereo 3.5 mm sources to professional XLR inputs
- Three-conductor TRS plug fits microphones and stereo audio devices
- Left and right channels soldered together for unbalanced mono signal
- 3 ft length suits desktop and stage setups
- Black finish blends with studio and live equipment
Specifications
| Brand | C2G |
|---|---|
| Model | C2G41469 |
| Type | Audio |
| Color | Black |
| Length | 3 ft. |
| Connector Detail | 3.5mm Male 3 Position TRS to Female XLR Cable |
| Terminal Gender | Male to Female |
| Features | Three poles/conductors for TRS jacks found on microphones and stereo audio devices Unbalanced cable, the Left and Right channels are soldered together XLR input for mixing consoles, amplifiers, and powered speakers |
| Shipping weight | 0.23 kg |
| Package size | 152 × 127 × 25 mm |
Questions about this item
How do I connect the 3.5mm TRS plug to a stereo source without shorting the channels?
The cable is unbalanced with left and right soldered together, so plug the 3.5mm TRS male into a stereo output; both channels combine into the single XLR signal path.
Will the XLR female connector need periodic re-soldering or contact cleaning?
The XLR female uses standard latch contacts; occasional contact cleaner on the pins maintains conductivity, but no internal re-soldering is required under normal use.
At what cable length does signal loss become noticeable on this 3 ft run?
At 3 ft the unbalanced design keeps resistance low; audible loss typically appears only on much longer runs, so this length stays well within clean transmission limits.
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