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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.

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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Joan B. - I got 2 XLR-to-1/4" cables to connect speakers to a monitor controller. The cables are sturdy but still flexible. The delivery time was amazingly short - even over a holiday weekend. Even the packaging says "class". And Hank even tried to help me...
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Stavros S. - First off. The customer service is unreal. Hank answered all my questions via email for three days to help me determine what I needed. The customization and quality is unrivaled. I had my order placed and received in a matter of days. Once I received...
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Balanced Monitor Cable.

Name: Balanced Monitor Cable
Brand: Rattlesnake Cable Company
SKU: SKU-643D8F9D
Availability: InStock
Rating: 10 (24 reviews)

24 Reviews

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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.

What Joan B. Said...

Testimonial:

I got 2 XLR-to-1/4" cables to connect speakers to a monitor controller. The cables are sturdy but still flexible. The delivery time was amazingly short - even over a holiday weekend. Even the packaging says "class". And Hank even tried to help me with a wiring problem that had nothing to do with his cables. Highly recommended.

Thoughts about our Service:

My customer service experience was stellar.

What was purchased:

XLR-to-1/4" cables

What Stavros S. Said...

Testimonial:

First off. The customer service is unreal. Hank answered all my questions via email for three days to help me determine what I needed. The customization and quality is unrivaled. I had my order placed and received in a matter of days. Once I received my items the quality was beyond my expectations. This was my first of many orders I will place.

Thoughts about our Service:

Customer service was unlike anything I've experienced. Print, patient and knowledgeable. Not to mention the incredible value.

What was purchased:

1/4 to xlr cable and patch cables.

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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 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.

Quick Shipping

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!

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.

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!

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.

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!

Reviews on Google

rick heilman
9/16/2022
We are a Missoula based band that prides itself on doing things right. Our fans expect the best from us and Rattlesnake Cable Company helps us to deliver each and every time with custom made, bullet proof instrument, patch, and speaker cables and the splitters to support them. If you want the best... Read

Steven Nichols
6/22/2024
These are hands down the best cables! I use an XLR, quarter inch, and an IEC power cable from Rattlesnake and they are simply amazing. I have great tone and no noise! Thanks Hank and the team!

Zack M
8/11/2021
Well, let me tell you.... I messaged Hank at Rattle Snake Cables after finding their product on a Sunday night around 9PM in California, totally did not expect a reply. Hank was there and answered all my questions, I was interested in some cables that had previously been offered in special color weave options. Turns out Hank had some more of each of the materials I was looking for and made me up a custom URL to the shopping cart to make it happen. Not only that but he offered me the special pricing that they had offered when they previously ran those colors. The next morning I received a personalized video message from hank telling me that my cables were on the work bench and were the first project for the day. 2 and a half days later the box arrived at my door. WOW the fit and finish of the packing before I even got the cables out of their bags. Unreal, next level and whatever else you want to call it. And then I got the cables out of the bags, the build quality is second to none, I was extremely impressed and right away went to tell a few other guitar playing friends about them and my experience. Not only do they look better than any of my cables, I am pretty sure they sound better, and if not they make me feel better hahaha so that alone is worth it. Now that I have found these cables, I know exactly who I am going to use when I finally figure out my pedal board and am ready for patch cables. I couldn’t recommend hank and the team at Rattle Snake Cables more and have told all my friends near and far that play about them.

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