The Straight XLR 5-Pin Female to Low-Profile XLR 3-Pin Male Stereo Y Cable (18") from Cable Techniques is an analog Y cable designed to split the output of a stereo microphone into two separate mono cables for use in field recording, live sound, recording studios, and more. Such a Y cable is useful when routing a stereo mic into two preamplifiers or mixer inputs.

The balanced cable features black connectors with gold pins. The Neutrik XX-series straight XLR 5-pin female jack can be connected to a compatible stereo mic. Two low-profile XLR 3-pin male jacks are provided for the left and right channels. Different cap colors identify the channels (blue cap = channel 1, red cap = channel 2). Each XLR male connector’s cable outlet has adjustable orientation, which allows for easy configuration in tight spaces.

For Splitting the Output of a Stereo Mic    18" Cable Length    Neutrik XLR 5-Pin Female Connector    Low-Profile XLR 3-Pin Male Connectors    Gold Pins    Blue Cap for Channel 1    Red Cap for Channel 2    Adjustable Cable Outlet Angle on XLRM

• For splitting the output of a stereo mic to separate XLR jacks
• 18" cable length
• Neutrik XLR 5-pin female connector
• Low-profile XLR 3-pin male connectors allow easy connection in tight spaces
• Different cap colors prevent channel mix-ups
• Black shells with gold pins
• Each XLR male connector has an adjustable cable outlet angle for tidy cable management

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. will this cable work with Lectrosonic 5 pin female mini-XLR?

A: No. Please contact us for assistance to find the correct cable for your application. We will need to know what devices you will be using the cable to connect. You can reach us by phone at 800-606-6969 or 212-444-6615, or contact us through live chat on our website and we will be happy to help you.

Q: 2. Why does the photo a show 3-pin to 3-pin XLR cable?

A: Thank you for spotting this error. We will update this image shortly.

Q: 3. are all five wires connected end to end?

A: Yes all 5 pins are connected end to end. We use ours for extension headset cable and it works great.

Q: 4. Can this be used with Shure WBH54 connecting to a standard jack with plug-in power (Rode AI-Micro)?

A: The TecNec TA4M-MPS-1.5 4-Pin Mini XLR Male to 3.5mm Stereo Cable would properly convert the connection of the Shure WBH54 microphone to connect it to a device such as the Rode AI-Micro. However, the operating voltage of the WBH54 is specified at 5V and the Rode AI-Micro's list of compatible microphones all run around 2.5V, so it is uncertain whether the AI-Micro would supply the power necessary through the Tecnec cable and back to the WBH54.

Q: 5. I'd like to use a Shure WL183 mic, with a Sennheiser SK100 body pack. Will this cable do the job?

A: I'm afraid not.

Q: 6. I want to plug in a pair of mics for mid-side. I this wired like the Rycote Conbox for that task? Thanks.

A: Yes, the CAXSTEX5M will allow you to connect two mics with standard 3-pin XLR output to use for mid-side audio and then send a stereo signal via 5-pin XLR. It can provide a setup that is similar to that of the Rycote Connbox CB3.

Q: 7. Will this 4 pin mini XLR connect into the 4 pin TA4F of the Shure SM31 fitness headset?

A: No. The conversion to 3.5mm will not provide the required power to the SM31 Headset Mic.

Q: 8. Will this also work with the schoeps cable https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1513008-REG/schoeps_ak_2l_su_adapter_cable_2_lemo_to.html ?

A: The Schoeps AK 2L/SU Adapter Cable with two LEMO connectors and an XLR-5M is intended for use with a pair of Schoeps CCM-L Microphones which are equipped with LEMO output connectors. The Remote Audio CAXSTE 5-Pin Stereo XLR Female to Dual XLR Male Y-Cable can be used with the Schoeps cable to enable connection of the pair of microphones to two standard XLR 3-pin mic inputs.

Q: 9. Does this cable work with the Arri Amira?

A: Yes it will work.

Q: 10. Can this cable be used to run line level audio from a mixer to the camera?

A: Yes, you can use the Mogami Gold Stereo Mini Male to 3-Pin XLR Female Microphone Cable to send line level audio from a mixer to a camera, but you must use an in-line attenuator such as the Hosa Technology ATT-448 In-Line Switchable Input Attenuator with 20, 30 or 40dB of Attenuation (B&H # HOATT448) to pad the line level signal so it does not overload the camera's mic input. The ATT-448 can connect directly to the mixer or you can use an additional XLR cable between the mixer and attenuator if you need more length.