SSQ XX4 - XLR-XLR 4 meter cable

The Polish brand SSQ is known for producing high-quality audio cables and accessories for both studio and commercial use. Each SSQ cable is crafted with the utmost care and from the finest materials

The XX model is an example of a cable manufactured by this brand. Its ends are terminated with 3-pin XLR female and male connectors with gold-plated pins. Thanks to high-quality plugs and meticulous craftsmanship, this cable ensures the best possible sound transmission.

Balanced cables, also known as symmetrical cables, consist of three wires: two signal wires (positive and negative) and a third, which serves as ground. Both signal channels carry the same information, but one of them carries an inverted, anti-phase signal, effectively eliminating noise and interference.

It is worth noting that balanced cables are often used as microphone cables in the home or studio, or as stage microphone cables, because they provide a clean and minimal noise level.

What to pay attention to when choosing an XLR cable?

Thickness of XLR cable/microphone cable

Cable thickness and quality are important factors when it comes to XLR and microphone cables. A cable that's too thin can be susceptible to mechanical damage, such as being stepped on, pressed, or nicked, while one that's too thick loses its flexibility and becomes difficult to use. This 6mm-thick cable from the Polish company SSQ is an excellent compromise between durability and ease of use.

Plugs and assembly quality in the microphone cable

Microphone cable connectors should be of high quality and rigorously tested, as is the case with the connectors used in SSQ cables. Professional assembly of the connectors and their protection with heat-shrinkable connectors at the cable ends guarantees their durability.

Microphone cable interference protection

The shielding in a microphone cable is extremely important because it protects the signal from interference. Cables with a braided shielding density of only 30% are not recommended. In SSQ cables, the copper braided shielding has a minimum coverage density of 90%, which is comparable to competitors several times more expensive.

Application

XLR cables have a very wide range of applications. They can be used as:

- microphone cable (used for stage microphones)

- speaker cable (connects speakers to mixer/interface)

- cable connecting studio monitors and audio interface

- cable for condenser microphones (it transmits +48V power, so we can connect a microphone that requires phantom power)

Technical specifications:

-Length: 4 meters

-Connectors: 3-pin XLR male - 3-pin XLR female

-Wire 2 x 0.23mm²

-Outer diameter of the cable 6mm

-Connectors have protection against cable tearing

-Plugs soldered with lead-free tin with the addition of silver

-High quality OFC copper

-Cross braided copper screen

-Each cable has a Velcro fastener for easy transport