Audio cable CORDIAL 14849 — 3 m, 2×XLR (3-pin, male) to 2×RCA (male), nickel contacts, black/red

CORDIAL 14849 is a 3 m audio interconnect cable that connects balanced XLR line outputs to unbalanced RCA inputs. One end has two 3-pin male XLR plugs and the other end two male RCA plugs. The cable uses nickel-plated contacts and a black jacket with a red conductor marking for easy channel identification. It is intended for use in studio, DJ and home-audio setups where conversion from balanced to unbalanced signals is required.

Advantages

The cable provides a straightforward way to link equipment with XLR outputs to devices with RCA inputs without the need for separate adapters. Nickel-plated contacts resist corrosion and maintain contact quality, while the 3 m length offers flexibility in equipment placement. Dual-colour jacketing helps identify left and right channels during setup.

Suitable for

• Connecting balanced mixer or audio interface outputs to consumer RCA inputs
• Studio patching where short runs from balanced outputs to unbalanced inputs are needed
• DJ setups that combine professional equipment with consumer-grade gear
• Home-audio systems requiring connection of XLR-equipped sources to RCA amplifiers or recorders

When it may not be suitable

This cable converts balanced outputs to unbalanced inputs and does not perform active signal balancing or provide ground-lift/isolation features. For long cable runs or environments with significant electrical interference, a truly balanced connection throughout the signal path is preferable to avoid noise. It is also not intended for digital or speaker-level signals.

Key specifications

• Cable length: 3 m
• Connectors: 2 × XLR (3-pin, male) to 2 × RCA (male)
• Contact plating: nickel
• Jacket colour: black with red conductor marking

How to use

Connect the XLR end to the balanced line outputs of your mixer, interface or other pro audio source and plug the RCA end into the unbalanced inputs of your amplifier, recorder or consumer device. Observe channel orientation using the black and red markings. Set output levels on the source and input sensitivity on the receiving device to avoid clipping; if hum or noise appears, check grounding and cable routing relative to power sources.

What to consider before purchase

• Whether you need a passive conversion from balanced to unbalanced or an active balancer/transformer
• Required cable length for your setup and whether 3 m is sufficient
• Compatibility of XLR output wiring and RCA input expectations (pin wiring and grounding)
• Whether a fully balanced signal path would be preferable for long runs or noisy environments

Usage recommendations

Use the cable for short to medium analogue connections between professional XLR outputs and consumer RCA inputs, route cables away from mains and power supplies to minimise interference, and verify levels on both devices after connection.