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Photo of Hosa PXF-105 XLR Female to 1/4 inch TS Male Unbalanced Interconnect Cable - 5 foot

Hosa PXF-105 XLR Female to 1/4 inch TS Male Unbalanced Interconnect Cable - 5 foot

Audio Cable, XLR Female-1/4" TS Male, 5' Long
$8.65
Rated 4.2/5 Stars (6)
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Photo of Hosa HMIC-010HZ Pro Microphone Cable - REAN XLR Female to 1/4-inch TS Male - 10 foot

Hosa HMIC-010HZ Pro Microphone Cable - REAN XLR Female to 1/4-inch TS Male - 10 foot

XLRF-TS Microphone Cable with REAN Connectors - 10'
$29.95
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Photo of Hosa PXF-110 XLR Female to 1/4 inch TS Male Unbalanced Interconnect Cable - 10 foot

Hosa PXF-110 XLR Female to 1/4 inch TS Male Unbalanced Interconnect Cable - 10 foot

Audio Cable, XLR Female-1/4" TS Male, 10' Long
$17.95
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (1)
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Photo of Hosa PXM-105 1/4 inch TS Male to XLR Male Unbalanced Interconnect Cable - 5 foot

Hosa PXM-105 1/4 inch TS Male to XLR Male Unbalanced Interconnect Cable - 5 foot

Audio Cable, XLR Male-1/4" TS Male, 5' Long
$8.65
Certified Open Box available for $7.79
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (1)
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Photo of Pro Co EXHQXM-10 Excellines Unbalanced Cable - 1/4-inch TS Male to XLR Male - 10 foot

Pro Co EXHQXM-10 Excellines Unbalanced Cable - 1/4-inch TS Male to XLR Male - 10 foot

Audio Cable, XLR Male-1/4" TS Male, 10' Long
$33.99
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (1)
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Photo of Hosa PXF-115 XLR Female to 1/4 inch TS Male Unbalanced Interconnect Cable - 15 foot

Hosa PXF-115 XLR Female to 1/4 inch TS Male Unbalanced Interconnect Cable - 15 foot

Audio Cable, XLR Female-1/4" TS Male, 15' Long
$13.95
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (1)
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Photo of Pro Co EXHQXM-25 Excellines Unbalanced Cable - 1/4-inch TS Male to XLR Male - 25 foot

Pro Co EXHQXM-25 Excellines Unbalanced Cable - 1/4-inch TS Male to XLR Male - 25 foot

Audio Cable, XLR Male-1/4" TS Male, 25' Long
$43.99
6 Month Special Financing Available‡
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Rated 5.0/5 Stars (3)
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Photo of Hosa HMIC-025HZ Pro Microphone Cable - REAN XLR Female to 1/4-inch TS Male - 25 foot

Hosa HMIC-025HZ Pro Microphone Cable - REAN XLR Female to 1/4-inch TS Male - 25 foot

XLRF-TS Microphone Cable with REAN Connectors - 25'
$42.46
6 Month Special Financing Available‡
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Photo of Hosa PXF-103 XLR Female to 1/4 inch TS Male Unbalanced Interconnect Cable - 3 foot

Hosa PXF-103 XLR Female to 1/4 inch TS Male Unbalanced Interconnect Cable - 3 foot

Unbalanced Interconnect XLRF to 1/4" TS Cable -3'
$15.95
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Photo of Hosa HMIC-005HZ Pro Microphone Cable - REAN XLR Female to 1/4-inch TS Male - 5 foot

Hosa HMIC-005HZ Pro Microphone Cable - REAN XLR Female to 1/4-inch TS Male - 5 foot

XLRF-TS Microphone Cable with REAN Connectors - 5'
$17.06
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Photo of Hosa PXM-110 1/4 inch TS Male to XLR Male Unbalanced Interconnect Cable - 10 foot

Hosa PXM-110 1/4 inch TS Male to XLR Male Unbalanced Interconnect Cable - 10 foot

Audio Cable, XLR Male-1/4" TS Male, 10' Long
$16.95
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Photo of Hosa PXM-115 1/4 inch TS Male to XLR Male Unbalanced Interconnect Cable - 15 foot

Hosa PXM-115 1/4 inch TS Male to XLR Male Unbalanced Interconnect Cable - 15 foot

Audio Cable, XLR Male-1/4" TS Male, 15' Long
$14.40
Certified Open Box available for $12.24
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Photo of Hosa PXF-120 XLR Female to 1/4 inch TS Male Unbalanced Interconnect Cable - 20 foot

Hosa PXF-120 XLR Female to 1/4 inch TS Male Unbalanced Interconnect Cable - 20 foot

Unbalanced Interconnect XLRF to 1/4" TS Cable -20'
$16.10
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Photo of Hosa PXM-103 Unbalanced Interconnect Cable - 1/4-inch TS Male to XLR Male - 3 foot

Hosa PXM-103 Unbalanced Interconnect Cable - 1/4-inch TS Male to XLR Male - 3 foot

Unbalanced Interconnect 1/4" TS to XLRM - 3'
$11.95
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Photo of Pro Co EXH-20 Excellines Unbalanced Cable - XLR Female to TS Male - 20 foot

Pro Co EXH-20 Excellines Unbalanced Cable - XLR Female to TS Male - 20 foot

Audio Cable, XLR Female-1/4" TS Male, 20' Long
$30.99
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (1)
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Photo of Pro Co EXH-10 Excellines Unbalanced Cable - XLR Female to TS Male - 10 foot

Pro Co EXH-10 Excellines Unbalanced Cable - XLR Female to TS Male - 10 foot

Audio Cable, XLR Female-1/4" TS Male, 10' Long
$32.99
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Photo of Hosa PXM-120 Unbalanced Interconnect Cable - 1/4-inch TS Male to XLR Male- 20 foot

Hosa PXM-120 Unbalanced Interconnect Cable - 1/4-inch TS Male to XLR Male- 20 foot

1/4-inch TS to XLR3M Cable - 20 feet
$16.83
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Photo of Hosa PXM-115 1/4 inch TS Male to XLR Male Unbalanced Interconnect Cable - 15 foot

Hosa PXM-115 1/4 inch TS Male to XLR Male Unbalanced Interconnect Cable - 15 foot Certified Open Box

Audio Cable, XLR Male-1/4" TS Male, 15' Long
$12.24
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Photo of Hosa PXM-105 1/4 inch TS Male to XLR Male Unbalanced Interconnect Cable - 5 foot

Hosa PXM-105 1/4 inch TS Male to XLR Male Unbalanced Interconnect Cable - 5 foot Certified Open Box

Audio Cable, XLR Male-1/4" TS Male, 5' Long
$7.79
Rated 5.0/5 Stars (1)
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Photo of Hosa PXM-115 1/4 inch TS Male to XLR Male Unbalanced Interconnect Cable - 15 foot

Hosa PXM-115 1/4 inch TS Male to XLR Male Unbalanced Interconnect Cable - 15 foot Certified Open Box

Audio Cable, XLR Male-1/4" TS Male, 15' Long
$12.96
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Photo of Hosa PXM-115 1/4 inch TS Male to XLR Male Unbalanced Interconnect Cable - 15 foot

Hosa PXM-115 1/4 inch TS Male to XLR Male Unbalanced Interconnect Cable - 15 foot Certified Open Box

Audio Cable, XLR Male-1/4" TS Male, 15' Long
$12.96
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Photo of Hosa MCH-110 Microphone Cable - Hosa XLR Female to 1/4-inch TS Male - 10 foot

Hosa MCH-110 Microphone Cable - Hosa XLR Female to 1/4-inch TS Male - 10 foot

Microphone Cable, Hosa XLR3F to 1/4 in TS, 10 ft
$26.95
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The TS to XLR cable may be one of the most underappreciated cables in a major studio’s setup. However, these simple, practical cables provide an incredibly important function — bridging the gap between two pieces of gear with different inputs and outputs. Unbalanced cables are everywhere in the audio world because they provide excellent signal quality and are incredibly easy to produce. The TS to XLR cable is especially popular, as it allows you to plug gear with 1/4-inch outputs (guitars, pedals, amps, etc.)  directly into a mixing console or PA system that uses XLR inputs.


XLR to TS Cable


Despite having one XLR connector, an XLR to TS cable is an unbalanced cable. That may seem counter-intuitive, but a cable is only as balanced as its least balanced cable connector. Since the TS connector is unbalanced, the whole TS to XLR cable arrangement is unbalanced. But how could a balanced connector pair with an unbalanced connector? The answer is simple! One of the pins of the XLR connector is not wired for the signal to pass through it!


Some readers may be wondering what XLR to TS actually means. So we’ll quickly cover the basics. XLR is a trademarked name that stands for External Line Return. It was created to pass large electrical currents cleanly and is now the industry standard for speakers, mixers, and microphones. The TS to XLR cable also features a TS connector. TS is an abbreviation for “Tip, Sleeve.” You’ll generally see TS cables used for guitar and other line-level devices. Want to know more about the different types of audio cables? Check out Sweetwater’s Cable Buying Guide.


If you’re looking for extra cables for your setup, make sure to take advantage of Sweetwater’s Cable Finder. In three easy steps, this tool will match you with the perfect cable for your setup and save you tons of time.


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If you can’t find what you like, skip the hassle and give us a call at (800) 222-4700. Your personal Sweetwater Sales Engineer will listen to your needs and suggest the perfect TS to XLR cable for you. They’ll also be happy to talk about your upcoming projects, musical hopes and dreams, and your mutual love of great gear and accessories.


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


What are the most popular Unbalanced Cables: TS to XLR on Sweetwater.com?


  1. Pro Co EXHQXM-25 Excellines Unbalanced Cable - 1/4-inch TS Male to XLR Male - 25 foot

    3 reviews

    $43.99

  2. Hosa HMIC-025HZ Pro Microphone Cable - REAN XLR Female to 1/4-inch TS Male - 25 foot

    4 reviews

    $42.46

  3. Hosa PXF-110 XLR Female to 1/4 inch TS Male Unbalanced Interconnect Cable - 10 foot

    1 review

    $17.95

  4. Pro Co EXH-20 Excellines Unbalanced Cable - XLR Female to TS Male - 20 foot

    1 review

    $30.99

  5. Hosa PXM-105 1/4 inch TS Male to XLR Male Unbalanced Interconnect Cable - 5 foot

    1 review

    $8.65

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