Key Structural Features of PCM-S-0628 XLR Female to Female Cable
Dual XLR 3-Pin Female Connectors
Both ends use XLR 3-pin female connectors with gold-plated contacts for stable electrical contact and corrosion resistance. The nickel-plated metal shell provides mechanical durability, and the blue PVC overmold reinforces the strain relief at the cable-to-connector junction.
Flexible Black PVC Jacket
The outer jacket is a 6.0 mm diameter black PVC material, providing abrasion resistance, flexibility and mechanical protection for repeated stage routing and studio patching.
The cable uses 25/0.08 bare copper conductors in a 2-conductor configuration with cotton filler for internal stability. Aluminum foil and braided shielding work together to reduce external electromagnetic interference from stage lighting, power cables and radio frequency equipment.
XLR Female-to-Female vs Standard Male-to-Female
What Is an XLR Female to Female Cable?
An XLR female to female balanced audio cable is a professional audio interconnect with XLR 3-pin female connectors on both ends. It carries a balanced audio signal over three conductors: Pin 1 for ground and shield, Pin 2 for the hot (positive) signal, and Pin 3 for the cold (negative) signal.
Unlike standard microphone cables, which are male on one end and female on the other, the female-to-female configuration is used to bridge two devices that both have male XLR outputs. This avoids the need to stack separate female-to-female adapter couplers onto a standard cable.
In the PCM-S-0628, the internal wiring is 1:1 straight through: Pin 1 to Pin 1, Pin 2 to Pin 2 (blue conductor), and Pin 3 to Pin 3 (white conductor). The cable passes 100% open, short and miswire testing before shipment, with insulation resistance of at least 20 MOhm and contact resistance of no more than 3 Ohm.
Why Would You Need a Female to Female XLR Cable?
Standard male-to-female XLR cables cover the majority of audio interconnection needs, but they cannot connect two devices that both output male XLR connectors.
Some vintage audio equipment, certain mixers, stage splitters, direct boxes and custom install patches have male XLR connectors on both ends. Using a female-to-female cable in this situation provides:
A direct, single-cable connection between two male-terminated devices;
Fewer connection points than combining a standard cable with separate adapters;
A preserved balanced signal path without additional contact resistance from adapter stacking.
The PCM-S-0628 is designed for these specific interconnection scenarios, where a standard microphone cable would be physically incompatible.
Typical Applications
- Used inside recording studios for patching between audio interfaces, preamps, outboard gear and vintage equipment with male XLR outputs on both ends.
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Applied in live concert and stage setups where splitters, snake boxes or specific amplifiers require a female-to-female jumper between male-terminated devices.
- Used in broadcast studios, conference centers and large meeting rooms to connect professional audio processors and distribution equipment with matching male XLR interfaces.
Premier Cable PCM-S-0628 Product Advantages
The PCM-S-0628 XLR female-to-female cable provides:
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Gold-plated contacts for stable, corrosion-resistant electrical connection;
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Aluminum foil plus braided shielding to reduce external electromagnetic noise;
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Multi-strand bare copper conductors for flexibility and reliable signal transmission;
- 100% open, short and miswire electrical testing on every assembly;
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Blue PVC overmold and black PVC jacket for abrasion and bend resistance;
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OEM support for custom length, jacket color, overmold color, cable printing and packaging.
How to Choose an XLR Female to Female Cable?
Confirm Both Device Ends Are Male
Before selecting a female-to-female cable, inspect the XLR connectors on both devices to be connected. If either device has a female XLR input, a standard male-to-female cable (such as the PCM-S-0673) is the correct choice. The PCM-S-0628 should only be selected when both devices use male XLR connectors.
Select Length Based on Installation Distance
The standard PCM-S-0628 length is 3.7 m, which suits most studio patching and short-stage interconnection needs. For equipment racks, cabinet installations or custom distances, Premier Cable supports OEM length customization according to customer drawings.
Verify Pin Assignment
The PCM-S-0628 uses 1:1 straight-through wiring: Pin 1 ground, Pin 2 hot, Pin 3 cold. Most professional audio equipment follows this standard XLR pinout. However, some DMX lighting controllers and special-purpose devices use different pin assignments. Confirm the device pinout before ordering, especially for non-audio signal applications.
Consider Environment and Cable Routing
For stage use, the dual shielding and flexible PVC jacket help withstand repeated routing and electromagnetic noise from lighting rigs. For studio and broadcast use, the cable provides low-noise balanced audio transmission. Check bend radius and strain relief needs when planning the cable path.
Typical connection solutions include:
Solution 1: Two Male-Out Audio Devices
Device A (Male XLR) → PCM-S-0628 Female-to-Female Cable → Device B (Male XLR)
Suitable for connecting two devices with male XLR outputs.
Solution 2: Microphone to Mixer
Microphone (Male XLR) → PCM-S-0673 Male-to-Female Cable → Mixer (Female XLR)
Suitable for standard microphone to mixer interconnection.
Solution 3: Short Studio Patch
Two male-out devices close together → PCM-S-0628 female-to-female patch, or a female-to-female coupler for very short distances.
Product FAQ
What is PCM-S-0628 used for?
PCM-S-0628 is a balanced audio cable with XLR 3-pin female connectors on both ends. It is used to interconnect two professional audio devices that both have male XLR connectors, such as vintage gear, splitters, direct boxes and custom studio patches.
What connectors are on each end?
Both ends are XLR 3-pin female connectors. The contacts are gold-plated, the shells are nickel-plated, and the connector boots are overmolded in blue PVC.
What is the pin assignment?
The cable uses 1:1 straight-through wiring: Pin 1 ground, Pin 2 hot (blue conductor), and Pin 3 cold (white conductor). Every assembly is 100% tested for open, short and miswire before shipment, with insulation resistance of at least 20 MOhm and contact resistance of no more than 3 Ohm.
Can it be used for DMX lighting control?
Only when the device pinout matches standard XLR audio wiring. DMX512 is conventionally a 5-pin XLR signal, and some 3-pin DMX implementations may use different pin assignments. Confirm the device pinout before using PCM-S-0628 for lighting control.
