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With rise of home recording studios, we are very excited to be offering our Balanaced Monitor Cables. These are great cables to run from your interface or mixer to your powered monitors. Typically these would be 1/4" TRS (Male) to XLR (Male), but depending on your set-up, we're offering additional options. We're providing a variety of standard lengths to help manage the cable clutter. Also, take advange of our weave colors to help keep track of what's going on behind your studio work area. If you're requiring a custom Balanced Monitor Cable patch, please send us a custom cable requesst!

The cable used is our dual conductor Rattlesnake Cable with braided internal shield. We use Neutrik TRS and XLR plugs with these builds. If it's time to upgrade your Balanced Monitor Patch cables, this is a great product. A reminder this is not to be used with unpowered monitors. If you're needing something between an amp and an unpowered monitor, please view our Speaker Cable option.

Dual 20AWG stranded 99.99% BC conductors.
Braided copper shield (95% coverage).
Cable milled in the United States.
Cable hand-assembled in Missoula, Montana.
SKU: SKU-643D8F9D

Q: Can I use Balanced Monitor Cables as a speaker cables?

Answer

No. This should be only used with powered monitors. These cables are designed to pass 'signal' not power. If you're requiring a cable to be between a power amp and an unpowered monitor or speaker, you should be using speaker cables.

Armand L. - Had my eye on Rattlesnake Cables for a while - originally for instrument cables. I have a home recording project coming up quickly and decided to give Rattlesnake a go for some very important cables (studio monitors, sub, and mics). It's nice to have...
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Trent S. - Great cables! Lighting fast shipping!
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Anthony S. - Received my cables and immediately used them in both studio and live situations. Love the sturdiness from tip to tip. Easy to maintain and wrap quickly. Totally, I feel like they are far clearer than my basic cables. Super clean signal with no loss...
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Matthew J. - Rattle Snake Cable Company is the only place I will go to for all of my audio cabling needs from now on. They produce high quality equipment that looks and feels great. You really can hear the difference on stage and in the studio. Not only do I feel...
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Johnny C. - First let me say that package was immaculate. They go above and beyond about their product and presentation. Thats a huge win for me. The cables I ordered are for my studio monitors, XLR to 1/4" jack. Construction is extremely durable and I know...
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Joe L. - I had a need recently for some TRS to XLR monitor cables and decided to make my first purchase at Rattlesnake -- I'm so glad I did! High quality cables shipped to me very fast and I had them hooked up and doing their job within an hour. Bonus point...
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Walt S. - The cables are of brilliant quality. The choice of design, finish and structure are really 100% thought through. I am now transferring my home recording setup to these cables, 1/4 xlr the lot. Brick by brick. Expensive yes, worth it, yes, but always...
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The T. - We reached out to work with Rattlesnake Cable Company after seeing some of our artist friends posts about their cables. We filled out the forms for their Artist program and were accepted. Supporting our Montana companies it important to us being born...
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Balanced Monitor Cable.

Name: Balanced Monitor Cable
Brand: Rattlesnake Cable Company
SKU: SKU-643D8F9D
Availability: InStock
Rating: 10 (26 reviews)

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What Armand L. Said...

Testimonial:

Had my eye on Rattlesnake Cables for a while - originally for instrument cables. I have a home recording project coming up quickly and decided to give Rattlesnake a go for some very important cables (studio monitors, sub, and mics). It's nice to have cables I can trust to have a long life (and lifelong warranty) especially since the quality of cable will have an effect on what's heard through the monitors AND what the mic picks up. Really stoked on this purchase and to support a great maker.

Thoughts about our Service:

Hank went above and beyond when I needed to make a quick change on the length of cable. Really appreciate a company that makes quality stuff, made to order by hand, and really easy to contact and talk to a human being instead of bot or AI.

What was purchased:

XLRs and TRS cables

What Trent S. Said...

Testimonial:

Great cables! Lighting fast shipping!

Thoughts about our Service:

Absolutely stellar!

What was purchased:

Purchased a pair of balanced/xlr cables for my home system.

What Anthony S. Said...

Testimonial:

Received my cables and immediately used them in both studio and live situations. Love the sturdiness from tip to tip. Easy to maintain and wrap quickly. Totally, I feel like they are far clearer than my basic cables. Super clean signal with no loss at all. I've used the instrument cables on both keys and guitars and I to home studio set-up, live rigs and rehearsal rooms. They're perfect. Looks like I'll be replacing my aging cables piece by piece with rattlesnake.

Thoughts about our Service:

Excellent communication.

What was purchased:

XLR cable.
balanced TRS 1/4" cable
Instrument cable (t/s).

What Matthew J. Said...

Testimonial:

Rattle Snake Cable Company is the only place I will go to for all of my audio cabling needs from now on. They produce high quality equipment that looks and feels great. You really can hear the difference on stage and in the studio. Not only do I feel confident that I am getting high quality equipment, their knowledge base, FAQ and item descriptions also ensure that I am selecting the correct cable for each application. When I had a question they answered it quickly, and their packaging and shipping is the best I have ever experienced. I am so glad to have found them.

Thoughts about our Service:

Fantastic. The site is easy to use and informative and I feel that I can ask questions via email if I need help. And your business feels friendly and inviting.

What was purchased:

I am purchasing cables both for on stage and my little basement studio. Many of the cables I have now are old and inexpensive, and not always the right one for the application (i.e. an instrument cable where I should have a TRS). I have purchased snakehead instrument cables (the midnight purple looks great), balanced monitor cables, TRS cables, an ABY box (I've had two fail in the last few years), and a couple of pick tins...

What Johnny C. Said...

Testimonial:

First let me say that package was immaculate. They go above and beyond about their product and presentation. Thats a huge win for me. The cables I ordered are for my studio monitors, XLR to 1/4" jack. Construction is extremely durable and I know these will last a long time. Hank and his team brought me on to the artist roster and I'm forever grateful for them. I will continue to keep purchasing all my cable needs for them.

Thoughts about our Service:

Absolutely flawless

What was purchased:

10 foot, XLR Male TRS Balanced to 1/4" male Balanced

What Joe L. Said...

Testimonial:

I had a need recently for some TRS to XLR monitor cables and decided to make my first purchase at Rattlesnake -- I'm so glad I did! High quality cables shipped to me very fast and I had them hooked up and doing their job within an hour. Bonus point for great packaging, too. Each cable came with its own reusable cloth bag!

Thoughts about our Service:

Excellent from start to finish and super professional and friendly.

What was purchased:

A total of 4 monitor cables, 6 ft. in length each.

What Walt S. Said...

Testimonial:

The cables are of brilliant quality. The choice of design, finish and structure are really 100% thought through. I am now transferring my home recording setup to these cables, 1/4 xlr the lot. Brick by brick. Expensive yes, worth it, yes, but always have good deals on offer. Finally the customer service and shipping and the way the items are packaged could not be better. I really love this company.

Thoughts about our Service:

It’s incredibly personal service involvement. Really appreciated. Thank you.

What was purchased:

1/4" standard guitar cables used for recording.
1/4" to xlr used for guitar rack/amp hardware to interface cables.
Patch cables used for on the road stage/rehearsal pedals.

What The T. Said...

Testimonial:

We reached out to work with Rattlesnake Cable Company after seeing some of our artist friends posts about their cables. We filled out the forms for their Artist program and were accepted. Supporting our Montana companies it important to us being born and raised in Montana. We tour nationally performing over 250 shows a year. We put our gear through a lot of different climates, situations and abuse. The quality of cables we received from Rattlesnake Cable Company was impressive. High quality with a great sound! Excited to be partners with this Montana based company!

Thoughts about our Service:

The customer service was excellent. Ordered the cable and it was built and shipped the next day and we received it in 3 days here in Yuma, AZ on our tour!! We'll be upgrading all of our cables soon to these higher quality cables made right here in our home state of Montana!!

What was purchased:

So far, we were in need of a Xlr to TSR 1/4 cable to go between our two Bose L1 Pro32 systems. We had been using an XLR mic cable with an adapter to 1/4. One of the two adapters had broke a while back. The second backup was working fine, but came apart when unplugging. So we contacted Rattlesnake Cable Company and they custom made one for us. Just received it and used it yesterday at our show. Looks great, sounds great.

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Looking for a custom cable build?

Are you looking for something custom? A set of specific-length patch cables? Or a longer or shorter instrument cable? Maybe you're looking for a limited weave we offered in the past but is no longer available. Shoot us a Custom Build Request, and we'll see what we can do to help!

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We understand after placing an order, the excitement starts - and we want to make sure you get your order quickly. From day one, we've pushed to get orders out as quickly as possible. Usually, orders are shipped the next day!

Customer Service

We take customer service very seriously around here. We really appreciate ALL of our customers, and we want every aspect of your buying experience to be a great one. We ensure the buying experience, communication throughout the process, and final delivery of the product are perfect!

Lifetime Warranty

We will absolutely take care of you if you run into any issues with your cable. We do our best to prevent issues and understand life on stages and on the road can be hard on the cables. We've been there, and we'll definitely treat you right if you have any issues.

U.S. Milled Custom Cable

We take great pride that our custom instrument, XLR, and speaker cables are milled in the United States. All of our milled cables are built to our specifications here in the states and then soldered by hand in Missoula, Montana, by our great team!

We Are Musicians

We are musicians. What does that mean? We know what it feels like when gear fails on stage. We hate that feeling, and we think about that with every build. As musicians, we also know how hard the road can be on gear and focus on making it stand the abuse.

Family-Owned Business

Rattlesnake Cable Company started with a simple idea by me - Hank. It quickly encapsulated my entire family, from my kids to my wife, Amy. Now, Amy and I are 100% committed to the success of the business and love that it has grown into a fantastic team moving forward.

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Vince Paul
1/2/2023
I wish I could travel to their factory to meet the Best of the Best in the business. Their cables are superior over the rest. I’m a retired business owner I know how important customer service is for a company and their customer service is the best. I guess could say, Rattlesnake Cable Company IS... Read

Dave Molter Music
7/11/2024
I've been playing for almost 60 years and Rattlesnake Cables are by far the best I've used. Service is quick and construction quality is superb. And how can you beat a lifetime warranty? Hank adds a personal touch that is missing in too many manufacturers of music equipment these days. Highly... Read

Stephen Toback
9/17/2025
I had an outstanding experience with Rattlesnake Cables. They went above and beyond by making me a custom cable—at a better price than a longer “standard” option from the big manufacturers. The quality is absolutely top-notch, and you can tell they really care about their work. What impressed me even more was the personal touch—they actually sent me a custom video thank-you message. That kind of genuine customer care is rare these days and shows how much pride they take in their products and their relationships with musicians. If you need cables that are built to last and backed by fantastic service, I can’t recommend Rattlesnake Cables enough.

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Q: Can I use Balanced Monitor Cables as a speaker cables?