XLR Cables & Microphone Cables

XLR Cables & Microphone Cables

Modern microphones rely heavily on cabling for connection. Studios, broadcast stations, and live sound systems require specialized cables, and primarily they employ XLR Microphone Cables to get the job done. Microphone cables with XLR Connectors (Cannon X Series Latch Rubber for Cannon Electric, the developer) support balanced audio, cancel noise over long cable runs, and have a locking mechanism that prevents accidental unplugging. Tough enough for touring and stage abuse, by the 1970s the 3-pin XLR had become the global standard for professional microphones. Another major reason XLR cables became indispensable is their ability to carry 48-volt phantom power for condenser microphones, simplifying stage and studio set-ups. Markertek has an incredible selection of XLR Microphone Cables, plus countless other specialty mic cable options and don't forget our In-house Custom Shop can create just about anything!

Professional Choices
Markertek offers high-quality microphone cables from respected manufacturers worldwide, and we stock the best! Sescom is a U.S. based manufacturer specializing in high-performance audio cable options. They also create transformers, adapters, and interface devices that serve professionals in demanding environments such as live music, broadcast, film production, sports, and house of worship. Sescom engineers mic cables with top-notch components like Canare L-4E6S Star Quad cable and Neutrik connectors, assembled in the USA to a strict QC code. Whirlwind Cables, proudly made in the USA, are renowned for quality. Their MK Series mic cables combine rugged construction, low-noise performance, and long-term reliability. Whirlwind XLR cables are very flexible, easy to coil and deploy, feature a braided shield, offer superior noise reduction, and resist handling noise, all crucial factors in stage and studio work.

It's In Our DNA!
Markertek began its history in 1987 as a custom AV Cable and Interface Shop in Woodstock, New York. We have decades of hands-on experience in offering, creating, and customizing Microphone cables in any form required. Markertek specializes in providing pro-grade XLR Microphone Cable options covering short and long lengths, standard and mini connectors, 3, 4, and 5-pin configurations, multi-pin forms for exotic mics, bare-wire terminated, coiled, and ruggedized. Markertek has worked with it all, and we can make it work for you!

FAQ

What should I look for in a quality XLR cable?
The best XLR cables use oxygen-free copper conductors, strong multi-layer shielding, high-quality connectors (like Neutrik), and durable, rugged construction that resists bending and interference, all factors that directly affect noise, longevity, and signal clarity.

Are there any Pros tips to maintaining an XLR cable?
Gaffers and techs learn the "over-under" method of cable coiling, widely considered the single best way to extend the life of a hard-working XLR cable. It prevents twists, eliminates kinks, and makes the cable fall open smoothly every time. Also keep connectors clean, avoid tight bends and kinks, and store cables in a cool, dry place. Cable failure usually comes from poor handling, not from age.