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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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Our primary instrument, speaker, XLR, TRS, and Flex patch cables are built using Rattlesnake-brand bulk cable that is custom manufactured for us in the United States. We developed the specifications for each cable based on the flexibility, durability, handling, and electrical performance we wanted. It is not off-the-shelf Belden, Mogami, Canare, or another manufacturerโ€™s finished cable covered with an outer weave.

After the bulk cable is manufactured to our specifications, every finished cable is cut, sleeved, soldered, tested, and packaged by our team in Missoula, Montana.

Some specialized products use third-party bulk cable when it is the best fit for that application. When they do, we identify the cable manufacturer and model in the productโ€™s Specifications tab.

Complete construction and electrical details, including conductor material, wire gauge, capacitance, shielding, and cable diameter, are provided in the Specifications section of each applicable product page.
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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.

Perry D. - I recently purchased my first amp head and wasn't aware that the cable needed to connect it to a cabinet needs to be a heavier gauge and unshielded. So, thanks to Hank for letting me know that before I damaged my amp. To be honest, I was just going...
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James R. - I have a new go-to cable company! After years of using cables from the big "M" brand in my home studio, I decided to try Rattlesnake Cables for a studio upgrade. I am absolutely blown away. Everything from the easy ordering and fast build times to...
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John Z. - Exceptional quality, heavy duty, great looking cables! Best cables I've purchased, ever. If you are in the market for cables that visually standout and are durable, look no further.
Read More
Paul S. - Rattlesnake cables are a good combination of durable for stage use, good sounding, and good looking. The weave has an additional benefit of making it easy to know which cable is which. Now when I run my cables for a show I know the blue cable is my...
Read More
Christopher P. - I was tired of running so many cables for my set up so I got in touch with Rattlesnake cables and had them make me an all in one loom for my pedalboard. These cables are of great quality and make my setup so much easier. It was super simple to order...
Read More
Allen W. - Definitely one of the strongest cables I have used. The sound quailty is amazing, and I love how the staff at Rattesnake Cable Company took care of me.
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Perry D. - Hank's attention to details, craftsmanship and quality is unsurpassed by any of those other guys who pop up on your Facebook or Instagram feeds all the time. Everything he uses to make a cable is the best. Plugs, jacks, wire, sleeves, skins, etc.,...
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Bob M. - Hank made me a 12' 2 XLR loom to use with my headset microphone foot switch mute. It is outstanding. I used it for the first time last night and it simplified set up and tear down significantly. Super solid build and high quality cable!
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What Perry D. Said...


Testimonial:

I recently purchased my first amp head and wasn't aware that the cable needed to connect it to a cabinet needs to be a heavier gauge and unshielded. So, thanks to Hank for letting me know that before I damaged my amp. To be honest, I was just going to go on Amazon and get a 1/4" male to 1/4" male speaker cable but they all looked thin and cheap. So I asked Hank and he told me that you shouldn't use anything less than 14AWG. He makes his speaker cables from 12AWG and as always, they are well made and look great too. I have several of his cables in Snake Weave jackets and they make a huge difference in sound. I was going to use an unused amp's speaker temporarily but I just wanted to pull the plug out and connect it to his speaker cable. I bought a speaker junction box. Yesterday, Sunday, I sold that amp so when my cables and junction box arrived, I tried it on the other amp in my stereo rig. The amp head really knocked my socks off. The cab is in a Tubemeister 36 Combo and the head is a TM Deluxe 40. Not much difference but it does sound incredible. Now I may need Hank to make me a 12AWG for the combo because it sounds amazing. I don't know if I can get a 12AWG through the hole in the amp. The one that comes with the amp is definitely not as heavy or as good as a Rattlesnake. Unfortunately, because I'm getting a seperate cab for the head, I won't be using the junction box but it's good to have if I need it for something else. Everything Hank and Rattlesnake makes is top-notch, durable, looks great, and lasts forever. I won't buy cables or utility boxes from anyone else. Like Tina Turner said, "Simply the best, better than all the rest!" Thanks Hank & Rattlesnake team.

Thoughts about our Service:

These people are unbelievably great. I love the way the products are packed and shipped with a personal thank you on a pad of paper. I don't know why but I really like the cloth pouches the products are packaged in. It just feels so personal and individualized.

What was purchased:

Speaker cables, XLR cables, instrument cables, coiled and standard, a junction box and a TRS splitter.

What James R. Said...


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I have a new go-to cable company! After years of using cables from the big "M" brand in my home studio, I decided to try Rattlesnake Cables for a studio upgrade. I am absolutely blown away. Everything from the easy ordering and fast build times to the personal customer service from Hank was flawless. The cable quality itself is top-notch. I love supporting a growing, USA-made small business that actually cares about its players. I'll be buying many more soon!

Thoughts about our Service:

Really amazing service. A breath of fresh air in these times. Thank you Hank, and the entire Rattlesnake family!

What was purchased:

I got some 3' XLR with the black Neutrik connectors in several different colors. Using these cables to connect analog hardware (eg, SSL, Neve, Dangerous Music, etc). Love the durability. Also, the bare cable (no weave) with silver Neutrik connector is great too.

What John Z. Said...


Testimonial:

Exceptional quality, heavy duty, great looking cables! Best cables I've purchased, ever. If you are in the market for cables that visually standout and are durable, look no further.

Thoughts about our Service:

Rattlesnake cable company's customer service is by far the best I've experienced anywhere. From the moment you purchase an item, you get a timely communications about the purchase with shipping updates. As an unexpected bonus, a video message thanking you for your purchase. Cusomter service was also there to help me with a mistake I made with my order and helped me resolve the issue quickly.

What was purchased:

2x 10' speaker cables and 1x 10' XLR mic cable.

What Paul S. Said...


Testimonial:

Rattlesnake cables are a good combination of durable for stage use, good sounding, and good looking. The weave has an additional benefit of making it easy to know which cable is which. Now when I run my cables for a show I know the blue cable is my guitar mic and black is my vocal mic. No more hoping I remember which is which.

Thoughts about our Service:

Cables were made and shipped out the same day I ordered.

What was purchased:

30' XLR

What Christopher P. Said...


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I was tired of running so many cables for my set up so I got in touch with Rattlesnake cables and had them make me an all in one loom for my pedalboard. These cables are of great quality and make my setup so much easier. It was super simple to order and they had them made and shipped out very quick! Super happy with these cables and will definitely be only using Rattlesnake from now on!!!

Thoughts about our Service:

Customer service was outstanding! They constantly kept in contact on the status of my shipment and even sent a personalized thank you video email. Great company and you can tell that they go above and beyond to make the customer happy!!

What was purchased:

Ordered a 25' loom with (2) instrument cables , (1) xlr cable and (1) IEC power cable

What Allen W. Said...


Testimonial:

Definitely one of the strongest cables I have used. The sound quailty is amazing, and I love how the staff at Rattesnake Cable Company took care of me.

Thoughts about our Service:

My custome experiance is better than I expected.

What was purchased:

30' XLR snake weave cable

What Perry D. Said...


Testimonial:

Hank's attention to details, craftsmanship and quality is unsurpassed by any of those other guys who pop up on your Facebook or Instagram feeds all the time. Everything he uses to make a cable is the best. Plugs, jacks, wire, sleeves, skins, etc., are top-notch. And his cables and other utilites are rock solid and made to last. I bought a coiled cable from him because, as a kid, that was the only kind I could afford. I bought 2 during a sale for nostalgic reasons. When I received them, I couldn't believe how heavy the box was. Those things are so well made and indestructible! You can walk on them, stretch it to no end and they bounce back in perfect shape every time. Quality is their highest priority. Then they go and package each one in a really neat, reusable burlap bag, the kind they wrangle snakes in! The items are meticulously packaged in a box and they throw in some stickers and a pad of Rattlesnake branded paper with a personal, hand-wriiten thank you note! Who does that anymore ? The best part is, their prices are better than most cablemakers out there. I bought a Mogami Platinum silent cable and it was almost 3 times what Rattlesnake charges and it isnt any better! I'm still kicking myself for that and don't really use the Mogami! You wont believe the difference a great cable makes and Hank and his team make them great!

Thoughts about our Service:

My customer experience is always for positive reasons. I never had to call or write to complain. I have contacted Hank to ask questions about what I might need before ordering but most of time I just go online and order with confidence, knowing I will get what I want and it will be correct and work perfectly.

What was purchased:

I have purchased XLR to XLR cables, several instrument cables including the 2 coiled ones, a TRS to dual TS splitter box and a pick tin with my initials on it. All great and in use all the time. I use the instrument cables from my pedalboard to my amps. The splitter came in handy when I added a pedal that had a TRS input and I needed to connect it from a stereo pedal. And my pick tin sits proudly on top center of my board!

What Bob M. Said...


Testimonial:

Hank made me a 12' 2 XLR loom to use with my headset microphone foot switch mute. It is outstanding. I used it for the first time last night and it simplified set up and tear down significantly. Super solid build and high quality cable!

Thoughts about our Service:

It was excellent.

What was purchased:

Loom
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Steve Button
Steve Button
9/25/2026
These are the best cables that Iโ€™ve owned, hands down. And Hank is the absolute best with his customer service!
Steven Nichols
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!
Joe Hell
Joe Hell
5/13/2022
I've had my eye on these cables for quite sometime but honestly the price made me hesitate...that was dumb. I've destroyed so many lesser cables with such frequency that I could have bought a quality cable many times over. When I recently caught a glimpse of the tangerine I knew I had to make the... Read
Steve Button
Steve Button
9/25/2026
These are the best cables that Iโ€™ve owned, hands down. And Hank is the absolute best with his customer service!
Steven Nichols
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!
Joe Hell
Joe Hell
5/13/2022
I've had my eye on these cables for quite sometime but honestly the price made me hesitate...that was dumb. I've destroyed so many lesser cables with such frequency that I could have bought a quality cable many times over. When I recently caught a glimpse of the tangerine I knew I had to make the move. I made my purchase early on a Sunday morning and by afternoon received an email letting me know that my item had been built and was ready for shipping. The following morning Hank had sent a personalized video thanking me for my order. Two days later a box arrived with the goods. When I opened up the box I discovered something unexpected. Rattlesnake didn't just throw my cable in the box and call it good. They took the extra time and care to carefully package my cable neatly in a cloth bag and included a sticker, a personalized, handwritten note on a Rattlesnake cable notepad, brochures and invoice. This is the first time I've ever opened a package and thought "I just missed an opportunity to do an unboxing video." Next time...there will definitely be a next time!


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