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Photo of Hosa STX-105M 1/4 inch TRS Male to XLR Male Cable - 5 foot

Hosa STX-105M 1/4 inch TRS Male to XLR Male Cable - 5 foot Certified Open Box

Audio Cable, XLR Male-1/4" TRS Male, 5' Long
$11.11
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Hosa STX102M TRS Male to XLR Male Cable - 2 foot

Audio Cable, XLR Male-1/4" TRS Male, 2' Long
$11.20
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Photo of Hosa HSX-003 Pro Balanced Interconnect - REAN 1/4-inch TRS Male to XLR3 Male - 3 foot

Hosa HSX-003 Pro Balanced Interconnect - REAN 1/4-inch TRS Male to XLR3 Male - 3 foot

1/4" TRS-XLR3M Balanced Interconnect Cable with REAN Connectors - 3'
$11.95
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Hosa STX-105M 1/4 inch TRS Male to XLR Male Cable - 5 foot

Audio Cable, XLR Male-1/4" TRS Male, 5' Long
$12.34
Certified Open Box available for $11.11
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Hosa HSX-001.5 Pro Balanced Interconnect - REAN 1/4-inch TRS Male to XLR3 Male - 1.5 foot

1/4" TRS-XLR3M Balanced Interconnect Cable with REAN Connectors - 1.5'
$12.99
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Photo of Hosa HXS-001.5 Pro Balanced Interconnect - REAN XLR Female to 1/4-inch TRS Male - 1.5 foot

Hosa HXS-001.5 Pro Balanced Interconnect - REAN XLR Female to 1/4-inch TRS Male - 1.5 foot

XLR3F-1/4" TRS Balanced Interconnect Cable with REAN Connectors - 1.5'
$13.25
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Photo of Hosa HXS-005 Pro Balanced Interconnect - REAN XLR Female to 1/4-inch TRS Male - 5 foot

Hosa HXS-005 Pro Balanced Interconnect - REAN XLR Female to 1/4-inch TRS Male - 5 foot

XLR3F-1/4" TRS Balanced Interconnect Cable with REAN Connectors - 5'
$13.95
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Photo of JUMPERZ JBTRSXM-2 Blue Line Patch Cable - TRS Male to XLRM Male - 2 foot
Save $17.89

JUMPERZ JBTRSXM-2 Blue Line Patch Cable - TRS Male to XLRM Male - 2 foot Certified Open Box

2' XLRM-TRS Patch Cable with Neutrik Connectors
$14.06
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Photo of Hosa STX-110M 1/4 inch TRS Male to XLR Male Cable - 10 foot

Hosa STX-110M 1/4 inch TRS Male to XLR Male Cable - 10 foot

Audio Cable, XLR Male-1/4" TRS Male, 10' Long
$14.36
Rated 4.8/5 Stars (4)
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Photo of Hosa HXS-003 Pro Balanced Interconnect - REAN XLR Female to 1/4-inch TRS Male - 3 foot

Hosa HXS-003 Pro Balanced Interconnect - REAN XLR Female to 1/4-inch TRS Male - 3 foot

XLR3F-1/4" TRS Balanced Interconnect Cable with REAN Connectors - 3'
$14.89
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Photo of Hosa STX-110F XLR Socket to 1/4 inch TRS Plug Cable - 10 Feet

Hosa STX-110F XLR Socket to 1/4 inch TRS Plug Cable - 10 Feet

Audio Cable, XLR Socket-1/4" TRS Plug, 10' Long
$15.46
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Photo of Hosa STX-103M 1/4 inch TRS Male to XLR Male Cable - 3 foot

Hosa STX-103M 1/4 inch TRS Male to XLR Male Cable - 3 foot

Audio Cable, XLR Male-1/4" TRS Male, 3' Long
$15.95
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Photo of Hosa STX-102F XLR Female to TRS Male Cable - 2 foot

Hosa STX-102F XLR Female to TRS Male Cable - 2 foot

Audio Cable, XLR Female-1/4" TRS Male, 2' Long
$15.95
Rated 4.0/5 Stars (1)
Photo of Hosa HXS-010 Pro Balanced Interconnect - REAN XLR Female to 1/4-inch TRS Male - 10 foot

Hosa HXS-010 Pro Balanced Interconnect - REAN XLR Female to 1/4-inch TRS Male - 10 foot

XLR3F-1/4" TRS Balanced Interconnect Cable with REAN Connectors - 10'
$15.99
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (1)
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Photo of Hosa STX-105F XLR Female to 1/4 inch TRS Male Cable - 5 foot

Hosa STX-105F XLR Female to 1/4 inch TRS Male Cable - 5 foot

Audio Cable, XLR Female-1/4" TRS Male, 5' Long
$16.95
Rated 4.0/5 Stars (1)
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Photo of Hosa STX-103F XLR Female to 1/4 inch TRS Male Cable - 3 foot

Hosa STX-103F XLR Female to 1/4 inch TRS Male Cable - 3 foot

Audio Cable, XLR Female-1/4" TRS Male, 3' Long
$16.95
Rated 4.0/5 Stars (1)
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Photo of Hosa HSX-010 Pro Balanced Interconnect - REAN 1/4-inch TRS Male to XLR3 Male - 10 foot

Hosa HSX-010 Pro Balanced Interconnect - REAN 1/4-inch TRS Male to XLR3 Male - 10 foot

1/4" TRS-XLR3M Balanced Interconnect Cable with REAN Connectors - 10'
$17.95
Rated 4.9/5 Stars (4)
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Photo of Gator Cableworks Composer Series XLR Male to TRS Male Cable - 1.5 foot

Gator Cableworks Composer Series XLR Male to TRS Male Cable - 1.5 foot Certified Open Box

Balanced Cable, XLRM-TRS with TORIColor ID Rings - 1.5'
$18.23
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Photo of Pro Co BPBQXM-3 Excellines Balanced Patch Cable - TRS Male to XLR Male - 3 foot

Pro Co BPBQXM-3 Excellines Balanced Patch Cable - TRS Male to XLR Male - 3 foot Certified Open Box

Audio Cable, XLR Male-1/4" TRS Male, 3' Long
$18.89
Rated 4.3/5 Stars (5)
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Photo of Pro Co BPBQXM-3 Excellines Balanced Patch Cable - TRS Male to XLR Male - 3 foot

Pro Co BPBQXM-3 Excellines Balanced Patch Cable - TRS Male to XLR Male - 3 foot Certified Open Box

Audio Cable, XLR Male-1/4" TRS Male, 3' Long
$18.89
Rated 4.3/5 Stars (5)
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Photo of Pro Co BPBQXM-5 Excellines Balanced Patch Cable - TRS Male to XLR Male - 5 foot

Pro Co BPBQXM-5 Excellines Balanced Patch Cable - TRS Male to XLR Male - 5 foot

Audio Cable, XLR Male-1/4" TRS Male, 5' Long
$18.99
Rated 4.7/5 Stars (3)
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Photo of Hosa HSX-005 Pro Balanced Interconnect - REAN 1/4-inch TRS Male to XLR3 Male - 5 foot

Hosa HSX-005 Pro Balanced Interconnect - REAN 1/4-inch TRS Male to XLR3 Male - 5 foot

1/4" TRS-XLR3M Balanced Interconnect Cable with REAN Connectors - 5'
$19.95
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (2)
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Photo of Hosa STX-115M 1/4 inch TRS Male to XLR Male Cable - 15 foot

Hosa STX-115M 1/4 inch TRS Male to XLR Male Cable - 15 foot

Audio Cable, XLR Male-1/4" TRS Male, 15' Long
$19.95
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (1)
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Photo of Gator Cableworks Composer Series XLR Female to TRS Male Cable - 1.5 foot

Gator Cableworks Composer Series XLR Female to TRS Male Cable - 1.5 foot

Balanced Cable, XLRF-TRS with TORIColor ID Rings - 1.5'
$19.99
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Photo of Gator Cableworks Composer Series XLR Female to TRS Male Cable - 5 foot

Gator Cableworks Composer Series XLR Female to TRS Male Cable - 5 foot Certified Open Box

Balanced Cable, XLRF-TRS with TORIColor ID Rings - 5'
$20.39
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Photo of Gator Cableworks Composer Series XLR Female to TRS Male Cable - 5 foot

Gator Cableworks Composer Series XLR Female to TRS Male Cable - 5 foot Certified Open Box

Balanced Cable, XLRF-TRS with TORIColor ID Rings - 5'
$20.39
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Photo of Pro Co BPBQXF-3 Excellines Balanced Patch Cable - XLR Female to TRS Male - 3 foot

Pro Co BPBQXF-3 Excellines Balanced Patch Cable - XLR Female to TRS Male - 3 foot

Audio Cable, XLR Female-1/4" TRS Male, 3' Long
$20.99
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (4)
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Photo of Pro Co BPBQXM-3 Excellines Balanced Patch Cable - TRS Male to XLR Male - 3 foot

Pro Co BPBQXM-3 Excellines Balanced Patch Cable - TRS Male to XLR Male - 3 foot

Audio Cable, XLR Male-1/4" TRS Male, 3' Long
$20.99
Certified Open Box available for $18.89
Rated 4.3/5 Stars (5)
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Photo of Pro Co BPBQXF-2 Excellines Balanced Patch Cable - XLR Female to TRS Male - 2 foot

Pro Co BPBQXF-2 Excellines Balanced Patch Cable - XLR Female to TRS Male - 2 foot

Audio Cable, XLR Female-1/4" TRS Male, 2' Long
$20.99
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (2)
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Photo of Pro Co BPBQXM-2 Excellines Balanced Patch Cable - TRS Male to XLR Male - 2 foot

Pro Co BPBQXM-2 Excellines Balanced Patch Cable - TRS Male to XLR Male - 2 foot

Audio Cable, XLR Male-1/4" TRS Male, 2' Long
$20.99
Rated 4.5/5 Stars (1)
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Photo of Gator Cableworks Composer Series XLR Male to TRS Male Cable - 1.5 foot

Gator Cableworks Composer Series XLR Male to TRS Male Cable - 1.5 foot

Balanced Cable, XLRM-TRS with TORIColor ID Rings - 1.5'
$21.99
Bundle Savings Available! Certified Open Box available for $18.23
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Photo of Pro Co BPBQXF-5 Excellines Balanced Patch Cable - XLR Female to TRS Male - 5 foot

Pro Co BPBQXF-5 Excellines Balanced Patch Cable - XLR Female to TRS Male - 5 foot

Audio Cable, XLR Female-1/4" TRS Male, 5'
$22.76
Rated 4.9/5 Stars (4)
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Photo of Gator Cableworks Composer Series XLR Female to TRS Male Cable - 10 foot

Gator Cableworks Composer Series XLR Female to TRS Male Cable - 10 foot Certified Open Box

Balanced Cable, XLRF-TRS with TORIColor ID Rings - 10'
$22.81
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Photo of Hosa HSX-015 Pro Balanced Interconnect - REAN 1/4-inch TRS Male to XLR3 Male - 15 foot

Hosa HSX-015 Pro Balanced Interconnect - REAN 1/4-inch TRS Male to XLR3 Male - 15 foot

1/4" TRS-XLR3M Balanced Interconnect Cable with REAN Connectors - 15'
$22.95
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Photo of Hosa STX-115F XLR Female to 1/4 inch TRS Male Cable - 15 foot

Hosa STX-115F XLR Female to 1/4 inch TRS Male Cable - 15 foot

Audio Cable, XLR Female-1/4" TRS Male, 15' Long
$22.95
Rated 4.2/5 Stars (3)
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Photo of Warm Audio Pro Silver XLR Male to TRS Male Cable - 3-foot

Warm Audio Pro Silver XLR Male to TRS Male Cable - 3-foot

3' Audio Cable, XLR Male to TRS Male
$22.99
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Photo of Warm Audio Pro Silver XLR Female to TRS Male Cable - 3-foot

Warm Audio Pro Silver XLR Female to TRS Male Cable - 3-foot

3' Audio Cable, XLR Female to TRS Male
$22.99
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Photo of Roland RCC-3-TRXF Black Series XLR Female to 1/4-inch TRS Male Interconnect Cable - 3 foot

Roland RCC-3-TRXF Black Series XLR Female to 1/4-inch TRS Male Interconnect Cable - 3 foot

Audio Cable, 1/4" TRS Male-XLR Female, 10' Long
$22.99
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Photo of Pro Co BPBQXM-10 Excellines Balanced Patch Cable - TRS Male to XLR Male - 10 foot

Pro Co BPBQXM-10 Excellines Balanced Patch Cable - TRS Male to XLR Male - 10 foot

Audio Cable, XLR Male-1/4" TRS Male, 10' Long
$23.79
Rated 4.9/5 Stars (8)
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Photo of Hosa STX-120M Balanced Interconnect - 1/4-inch TRS Male to XLR Male - 20 foot

Hosa STX-120M Balanced Interconnect - 1/4-inch TRS Male to XLR Male - 20 foot

Balanced Interconnect, 1/4 in TRS to XLR3M, 20 ft
$23.95
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Photo of Gator Cableworks Composer Series XLR Female to TRS Male Cable - 5 foot

Gator Cableworks Composer Series XLR Female to TRS Male Cable - 5 foot

Balanced Cable, XLRF-TRS with TORIColor ID Rings - 5'
$23.99
Bundle Savings Available! Certified Open Box available for $20.39
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RapcoHorizon BLC Series Balanced Patch Cable - 3 feet

Patch Cable, TRS-XLRM - 3'
$23.99
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XLR to 1/4" TRS Cables: Premium Sound for Stage and Studio


Balanced XLR to TRS cables are some of the most useful tools in your cable bag. These unsung heroes of the pro audio world are designed to cancel interference during transmission. By doing so, balanced cables are highly resistant to EMI/RFI noise and improve the overall stability of the signal.


How a Balanced XLR to TRS Cable Blocks Interference


How does a TRS to XLR cable achieve this feat? The secret lies in the cable’s balanced construction. A balanced cable, such as an XLR to TRS cable, contains three conductors to pass audio — a positive, a negative, and a ground. When the signal enters the cable, it is duplicated. One signal runs through the positive leg while the other runs through the negative leg in reverse polarity. At the destination device, the two signals are flipped to be in phase with each other again. If any interference occurs during transmission, the interference would be out of phase with itself, effectively removing it from the signal.


Common Uses for TRS to XLR Cables


Not sure if an XLR to TRS cable is right for your setup? Here are some common use-cases we've encountered in our home studios and live sound rigs:


  • Connecting active studio monitors to audio interfaces, mixers, or monitor controllers
  • Sending balanced DI box signals to cable snakes or stage boxes
  • Routing external mic preamps to line-level TRS interface inputs (usually requires XLRF to TRS)
  • Patching outboard rack compressors and EQs in and out of patchbays
  • Plugging dynamic microphones into mic-level 1/4“ preamp inputs (most common on vintage gear, DSLR adapters, and field recorders)

Simplify Your Audio Setup with XLR to TRS Cables at Sweetwater


Here at Sweetwater, we offer a range of balanced cables. You can find XLR Female to ¼-inch male cables, TRS to XLR cable snakes, and XLR to TRS cables in our expansive warehouse. We even offer accessories for your balanced audio setup, including cable ties, XLR to TRS adapters, and more.


When It Comes to Cables, Invest In Quality (and Carry a Spare)


There are a couple of things you should look for when you’re searching for a TRS to XLR cable. You don’t want your brand-new XLR to TRS Cable to break right away, so make sure you find an XLR to TRS cable with a durable jacket. In the same way, you’ll want to make sure your TRS to XLR has high-quality connectors. A broken connector or damaged XLR to TRS cable is a surefire way to bring your show to a screeching halt. Be sure to have a backup XLR to TRS cable on hand at all times.


Need Help Finding a Special Cable? Call Your Sales Engineer


If you need extra advice on cabling, contact your Sweetwater Sales Engineer! They’ll be happy to discuss the pros and cons of XLR to TRS cables and which applications to use them for. Plus, your Sales Engineer will also suggest the perfect TRS to XLR cable for your needs.

What are the most popular brands for Balanced Cables: XLR to TRS on Sweetwater.com?


What are the most popular Balanced Cables: XLR to TRS on Sweetwater.com?


  1. Mogami Gold TRSXLRM-10 Balanced 1/4-inch TRS Male to XLR Male Patch Cable - 10 foot

    20 reviews

    $79.95

  2. Mogami Gold TRSXLRF-06 Balanced XLR Female to 1/4-inch TRS Male Patch Cable - 6 foot

    12 reviews

    $69.95

  3. Pro Co BPBQXM-10 Excellines Balanced Patch Cable - TRS Male to XLR Male - 10 foot

    8 reviews

    $23.79

  4. Pro Co BPBQXF-10 Excellines Balanced Patch Cable - XLR Female to TRS Male - 10 foot

    6 reviews

    $24.79

  5. Gator Cableworks Composer Series XLR Male to TRS Male Cable - 20 foot

    1 review

    $32.99

Why shop Balanced Cables: XLR to TRS at Sweetwater.com?


With a massive selection of Balanced Cables: XLR to TRS, free shipping, a free 2-year warranty, 24/7 access to award-winning support - and more - Sweetwater gives you more than any other retailer! If you have any questions about Balanced Cables: XLR to TRS, make sure to give your personal Sales Engineer a call at (800) 222-4700.