Balanced Cables: 1/8 to XLR
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Nobody knows better than Sweetwater that the right cables are absolutely essential to getting great sound. When you're looking for an adapter to go from 1/8" to XLR or XLR to 1/8", you can count on us to have exactly what you need. The 1/8" to XLR cables we carry range from inexpensive options with molded plastic ends to professional models with heavy shielding and gold-plated connectors. Browse our online music store to find the best 1/8" to XLR cable for your recording and performance needs.
1/8" to XLR Cables
The most important thing about buying cables is making sure you’re getting the right ones. Many people buy a 1/8" to XLR cable hoping to take the output from the stereo jack of their consumer electronics and plug them into professional sound equipment, like recording interfaces or mixing consoles. This is the audio equivalent of trying to shove a square peg into a round hole. It doesn’t really work, and the results will sound distorted and muffled.
If you’re looking to plug consumer gear with unbalance/stereo outputs into professional audio gear with balanced inputs, then you’re going to need a special direct box built for this exact purpose. An excellent example of one of these is the Radial ProAV2, which you’ll find right here at Sweetwater. Learn more about the difference between balanced and unbalanced cables by reading our inSync article.
On the other hand, a 1/8" to XLR cable is the right tool for the job if you’re trying to connect a balanced source, such as a microphone or the output of a preamp to a professional field recorder or other small device that uses 1/8" cables to save space, then this is the right kind of cable for you.
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If this all sounds a bit confusing, that’s okay. Cables can be trickier than people realize. One thing that will help is our amazing Cable Buying Guide. Alternatively, your Sweetwater Sales Engineer is an invaluable resource. Give us a call, and we’ll make sure you get the right cables and gear you need.
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With a curated selection of Balanced Cables: 1/8 to XLR, 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: 1/8 to XLR, make sure to give your personal Sales Engineer a call at (800) 222-4700.
