C2G 40039 Pro-Audio XLR Female to 1/4 Inch Male Cable, Black (1.5 Feet, 0.45 Meters) USE  Connect microphones, amplifiers, mixers, and other musical and audio equipment that utilize unbalanced 1/4in enabled audio devices to balanced XLR inputs. ULTRA-FLEXIBLE PVC JACKET  Reduces the risk of the cable kinking and damaging the conductors and allows for easy installation in tight spaces MOLDED AND NICKEL-PLATED CONNECTORS  Molding provides excellent strain relief against conductor damage. Nickel plating on solid brass connectors resists wear from reconfiguring and moving equipment. FOIL AND BRAID SHIELD  Double Shielding prevents and protects the cable from unwanted noise interference to ensure audio quality. PACKAGING  To ensure you receive the highest quality products C2G packages all product in C2G branded packaging Use this XLR to 1/4in cable to connect microphones and balanced sources to unbalanced inputs. This pro-audio cable is made from 22 AWG twisted pair audio cable under an aluminum foil shield and 60% copper braid for maximum shielding from noise. The highly flexible 7mm PVC jacket reduces the risk of the cable kinking and damaging the conductors. Bright nickel plating on solid brass connectors resists wear from re-configuring and moving equipment from one venue to another. Spring strain relief on the 1/4in plug and a chuck strain relief inside the XLR reduce the effects of age on the solder joints and contacts.