Audio cable Hosa CSS-105 — 1.5 m, black, male-to-male, nickel-plated contacts

Hosa CSS-105 is a 1.5 m male-to-male audio cable with nickel-plated contacts and a black jacket, designed to interconnect professional audio equipment with balanced phone jacks and to serve as a compact stereo interconnect when needed. The cable provides a direct analog signal path suitable for studio, rehearsal and live sound setups where a short, reliable connection between mixers, audio interfaces, speakers and instruments is required. Construction includes nickel-plated plugs, oxygen-free copper conductors and an OFC spiral shield for interference rejection and flexibility.

Advantages

The Hosa CSS-105 combines nickel-plated contacts for durable contact surfaces with oxygen-free copper conductors that help maintain clear analog signals. An OFC spiral shield reduces susceptibility to electromagnetic and radio-frequency interference while preserving cable flexibility. At 1.5 m length the cable is long enough for typical near-field connections yet short enough to minimize cable clutter and signal degradation in compact setups.

Suitable for

• Connecting mixers to audio interfaces or powered speakers
• Patching line-level signals in studio and rehearsal environments
• Interlinking instruments and processors with balanced phone jacks
• Short stereo connections between consumer and pro audio devices

Key specifications

• Cable length: 1.5 m
• Connectors: male-to-male balanced phone plugs with nickel-plated contacts
• Conductor material: Oxygen-Free Copper (OFC)
• Shielding: OFC spiral shield for EMI/RFI rejection and flexibility
• Colour: Black

How to use

Plug each male phone connector into the corresponding balanced input or output on your devices, ensuring firm seating for reliable contact. Use the cable for line-level connections between mixers, interfaces, speakers and instruments; when using as a stereo interconnect, confirm correct channel routing on source and destination equipment. Avoid sharp bends near the connectors and route the cable away from power transformers or other strong sources of electromagnetic interference to maintain best signal quality.

Usage recommendations

For consistent performance, inspect connectors for debris or oxidation and replace the cable if any mechanical damage is visible. For long-term installations where exposure to heavy mechanical stress is possible, consider using strain relief or securing the cable to prevent repeated bending at the connector ends.