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Our XLR cable uses our dual conductor cable milled in the United States. All XLRs use Neutrik Pro-Grade Nickel or Black Shells and are available with weave or no-weave if preferred. Rattlesnake Cable Company XLR cables are great for studio application and live stages. Weaving allows for a great opportunity to color-code cables and adds additional protection. If you're looking for the best XLR cable out there, look no further!

XLR cables come in a variety of pre-set lengths, but if you're interested in a custom XLR cable, please submit a custom cable request!

What is an XLR cable?

XLR stands for "External Line Return" and is typically used for connecting microphones to an interface, mixers, or other types of recording equipment. Originally, XLR was used for Cannon X series cameras in the 1950s and stood for (X=Cannon X), (L=Latching), (R=Rubber/Neoprene insulation). XLR is also known as a "balanced cable" as well and can be used for a variety of methods of sending a clean, noise-canceling signal to powered monitors. XLR plugs are also found in older speaker cabinets connecting to amplifiers.

How to connect XLR cables?

XLR cables typically have male and female ends. Depending on the equipment, this may vary. Microphones require a female XLR plug, and the interface accepts the male XLR plug. When you purchase an XLR cable from this page, we will connect a single male and a female for the XLR plugs.

How long can an XLR cable be?

The maximum length before noise is introduced is 200 feet. We offer cable lengths of up to 30 feet with a weave. If you need a longer run, we can provide longer lengths without the weave. However, the longest cable we have with a weave is 30 feet.

Home Theater and A/V Applications

Many users in the Home Theater world use XLR cables as well. If you're connecting AV processors, Power Amplifiers, and Subwoofers, you may benefit from high-quality XLR cables. Please note that XLR cables should only be used to send balanced signals. If you're connecting power amplifiers to passive speakers - a speaker cable with a higher gauge wire will need to be used.


  • Dual 20AWG 99.99% BC conductors.
  • Braided copper shield (95% coverage).
  • Cable milled in the United States.
  • Cable hand assembled in Missoula, Montana.
  • SKU: SKU-FA0DDE11

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We have a variety of wire mills that we work with. All of the wire mills we work with our in the United States. We take extreme pride that our cable is milled in the United States and hand assembled here in Missoula, Montana.
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No. The contacts are the same for either style of Neutrik plugs. This is strictly a cosmetic preference. There is a higher purchase cost for us on the black.
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Absolutely, just fill out a custom build request. It's important to note that the longest length with weave is 30', but we can make longer XLR cables without weave (bare) at any length desired.
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The weave is a poly-weave, meaning it's a plastic polymer-based weave. We use a variety of brands, but primarily TechFlex. It's designed to be heat and abrasion resistant. It is not a cloth/fabric weave, which tends to fray and stain easily.

Ed C. - Great looking and feeling cables. I needed to be sure the xlr cables would deliver quiet input for a recording project and they delivered.
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Robert G. - I received my cables and immediately noticed that everything from the boxing, packaging, product and personal note are impressive! The packaging and product exudes high quality!
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Austin G. - I play an average of 3 shows/week and I'm very hard on gear. Rattlesnake Cables are definitely a cut above, a "different breed" if you will. They've stood up to my abuse and still look and sound amazing. THESE ARE GAME CHANGERS! Hank and his family...
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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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Thomas D. - Great products, excellent customer service and support with prompt delivery
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Mike H. - I travel a lot and all my gear gets a lot of wear and tear, but especially my cables. The amount of times they get plugged/unplugged in a week going from show to show and back home? Tons. Rattlesnake Cables are tough, durable, and insanely high...
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Mike G. - Love Rattlesnake cables , Hank is Awesome! Purchased XLR and guitar cables. The craftsmanship and quality is the best!!!
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Rick S. - I know most on here are guitarists, but I'm coming at this as a kbd player. I generally use 2 boards for my gig. I use a Radial Key Largo for my kbd submixer. I made my own dual cable to go from my Radial tom FOH, first using electrical tape. Anyone...
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What Ed C. Said...


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Great looking and feeling cables. I needed to be sure the xlr cables would deliver quiet input for a recording project and they delivered.

Thoughts about our Service:

Top notch customer service. Cables were received very quickly.

What was purchased:

6 ft and 10 ft xlr cables

What Robert G. Said...


Testimonial:

I received my cables and immediately noticed that everything from the boxing, packaging, product and personal note are impressive! The packaging and product exudes high quality!

Thoughts about our Service:

Rapid and responsive customer service.

What was purchased:

I purchased a Rattlesnake instrument cable, patch cable, and XLR cable.

What Austin G. Said...


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I play an average of 3 shows/week and I'm very hard on gear. Rattlesnake Cables are definitely a cut above, a "different breed" if you will. They've stood up to my abuse and still look and sound amazing. THESE ARE GAME CHANGERS! Hank and his family and everyone at Rattlesnake make sure that the product they send out is just as quality as any product they would use themselves and it shows.

Thoughts about our Service:

Customer service is responsive in a timely manner and you almost feel like you're having a better day since you talked with them

What was purchased:

10' XLR Neutrik Nickel Shells - Copper Weave
10' Snake head Inst Cable Straight - 90° Neutrik Nickel connectors, Snakehead on guitar end - Copper Weave
20' Snakehead Inst Cable Straight - 90° Neutrik Nickel connectors, Snakehead on guitar end - Copper Weave
25' Standard Inst Cable Straight - 90° Neutrik Nickel connectors - Copper Weave

What Armand L. Said...


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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 Thomas D. Said...


Testimonial:

Great products, excellent customer service and support with prompt delivery

Thoughts about our Service:

Fantastic customer service.

What was purchased:

Dual cable for my pedal board to rack (xlr) and 1/4 instrument cable.

What Mike H. Said...


Testimonial:

I travel a lot and all my gear gets a lot of wear and tear, but especially my cables. The amount of times they get plugged/unplugged in a week going from show to show and back home? Tons. Rattlesnake Cables are tough, durable, and insanely high quality. Plus I'm a sucker for good packaging. When they arrived (quickly I might add), the presentation and unboxing experience were superb. Hank and his team have been so helpful and accommodating. They're quick to respond and just generally good people!

Thoughts about our Service:

Hank and the team have been incredibly helpful, accommodating, and prompt every step of the way! Great people here.

What was purchased:

1 x 10' standard cable, no weave, 1 Neutrik straight nickel + 1 neutrik right angle nickel plug
1 x 20' standard cable, no weave, 1 Neutrik straight nickel + 1 neutrik right angle nickel plug
1 x 30" wireless transmitter cable, no weave, TA4F mini XLR (Shure) plug + Neutrik right angle nickel

What Mike G. Said...


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Love Rattlesnake cables , Hank is Awesome! Purchased XLR and guitar cables. The craftsmanship and quality is the best!!!

Thoughts about our Service:

Fantastic!

What was purchased:

Guitar cables and XLR cables

What Rick S. Said...


Testimonial:

I know most on here are guitarists, but I'm coming at this as a kbd player. I generally use 2 boards for my gig. I use a Radial Key Largo for my kbd submixer. I made my own dual cable to go from my Radial tom FOH, first using electrical tape. Anyone in a warm climate will know how well that worked. Then I tried it using zip ties. Another mess. I had seen ad's for Rattlesnake and the product looked good, thought I'd reach out and see what they had to offer for a dual XLR loom. I filled out the form on line and within a half hour I received a call from Hank with a few questions. Once we resolved everything I had a computer image and a quote from Hank. Once I gave him the OK, my loom was built within an hour. I have to say, the quality and build of this product was superior to any cable I have used , including ProCo, Monster and Mogami. I was an independent sales rep in the music products industry for 35 years and this is as fine a product as I have ever seen. Next up I'm going to look at a custom loom for my keyboards. If you're on the fence about a Rattlesnake product, pull the trigger, you won't be disappointed !

Thoughts about our Service:

Best I've seen

What was purchased:

30' dual XLR loom
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