Cable Matters 6.35mm (1/4 Inch) TRS to XLR Cable (XLR to TRS Cable) Male to Female 3 Feet BALANCED XLR CABLE connects a shotgun or condenser mic with a male XLR connector to an equipment with a balanced 1/4 inch TRS jack PRO-GRADE PERFORMANCE with oxygen-free copper (OFC) conductors to deliver pristine sound COPPER BRAIDED shielding provides maximum cancellation of hum and noise; Polyethylene insulation improves high frequency response ROBUST CONSTRUCTION includes a flexible PVC jacket with gold-plated connectors in a rugged metal housing; XLR female connector has molded strain relief to support the weight of a microphone; 6.35mm TRS connector has 360 degree easy-grip treads for frequent unplugging and durability MIC CABLE COMPATIBLE with shotgun and condenser microphones such as the Nady CM-2S Stereo Condenser Wired Microphone, Azden SGM-1X Professional Shotgun Microphone, and Audio-Technica AT875R Short Shotgun Microphone 1) Gold-plated contacts 2) Easy-grip surface 3) Over-mold strain relief 4) Oxygen-free copper conductors 5) Individual wire insulation 6) Foil shielding 7) Copper braided shielding 8) Soft PVC jacket Mic with a male XLR connector Music mixer with 1/4 TRS female port Latch on XLR end secures the mic Cable easily coils for storage