The blue, 15' L-4E6S Star Quad XLRM to XLRF Microphone Cable from Canare is especially designed for handheld microphone applications in live sound, rehearsals, and other situations. In addition to mic-level signals, the cable can also be used to carry line-level signals such as for connecting your mixer to power amps.

The L-4E6S Star Quad cable features a 4-conductor design that is engineered to substantially reduce vulnerability to electromagnetic and radio-frequency interference when compared with 2-conductor cables. It uses 21 AWG copper wire, which features cross-linked, flexible irradiated polyethylene insulation, which is designed to maintain maximum frequency response and to be more heat resistant than ordinary polyethylene. It also utilizes braided copper shielding, which is designed for greater noise rejection and durability than spiral shielding.

The cable also includes cotton filler, which is in place to help to cut down handling noise. This can be beneficial in handheld microphone applications in which the cable may be subject to a substantial amount of movement.

Braided Copper Shield    Flexible in Extreme Cold Weather    4-Conductor-Style Construction    Irradiated Polyethylene Insulation    Designed for Handheld Mic Applications    Reduced Handling Noise    Rejects EMI and RFI    21 AWG Wire

Cross-linked PE insulation for flexibility even at low temperatures

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. They say these cables have "4-conductor design". What does that mean? The male connectors appears to have 3 pins.

A: Standard audio cable has two internal conductor wires which are for positive and negative, and the outer shield connects to ground. The Canare L-4E6S Star Quad XLRM to XLRF Microphone Cable has four internal conductor wires, which is just used for two positive and two negative conductors, and the outer shield is used for ground. This design with doubled conductors helps to provide a stronger signal and substantially reduces the cable's vulnerability to electromagnetic and radio-frequency interference when compared with two-conductor cables.

Q: 2. Are contacts Neutrik?

A: The connectors on the Canare L-4E6S Star Quad are Neutrik brand.

Q: 3. where is this cable made?

A: It is made in Japan. Great quality.

Q: 4. Does this come with genuine NEUTRIK-brand XLR connectors and not some cheaper chinese-brand connectors?

A: Yes they are Neutrik connectors. Canare is an excellent cable.

Q: 5. XLR = gold plated XX Neutrik ???

A: Currently preassembled Canare cables feature Neutrik XX series gold connectors.

Q: 6. Does the cable itself say made in Japan or China?

A: This Cable is made in Japan.

Q: 7. Are the connectors Neutrik X or the newer Neutrik XX?

A: The product image shows different connectors, depending on the length of the cable. Yet, I received my 25' brown and white cables with newer Neutrik XX connectors, even though the image shows the Neutrik X connectors.

Q: 8. is the connector made in China?

A: The cable is Canare and made in China, the connector is Neutrik and doesnt state where its made.

Q: 9. Are these cables the 4E6S+ made in China with the lower-quality Ningbo Neutrik connector? or are these the 4E6S ...made in Japan with better model Neutriks?

A: This cables where manufactured in the United States

Q: 10. Does the cable itself say made in Japan or China?

A: The cable is labeled MADE IN JAPAN in white directly on it.