Unbalanced Gold Mono Jack to Male XLR Cable – Sommer Neutrik Vintage

Vintage-inspired unbalanced jack to male XLR cable with premium Sommer cable and Neutrik gold connectors.

This Designacable unbalanced mono jack to male XLR cable is designed for guitars, instruments, DI boxes, effects and mixer connections where a balanced connection is not possible or required. Built using Sommer SC Classique vintage-style cable and Neutrik gold connectors, it combines flexible handling, dependable durability and a warm vintage aesthetic.

Performance & Build Quality

The Sommer SC Classique cable uses a braided vintage-style outer jacket with low capacitance construction for dependable signal transfer and excellent flexibility. Paired with Neutrik gold connectors, this cable is designed for long-term reliability in studio, stage and rehearsal environments.

These cables are carefully wired to improve signal quality when connecting an instrument to a balanced input. The unused XLR pin is internally linked to ground at the jack end using a 2 core and screen configuration, helping reduce hum and grounding issues in unbalanced setups.

Key Features

• Unbalanced mono jack to male XLR cable
• Vintage-style Sommer SC Classique cable
• Neutrik gold plated connectors
• Optimised wiring for balanced input compatibility
• Flexible braided outer jacket
• Ideal for guitars, DI boxes, mixers and effects
• Made to order in the UK
• Optional boot colours and heat-shrink labelling

Ideal For

• Guitar and bass rigs
• DI box connections
• Studio and live sound setups
• Vintage-inspired cable builds
• Custom instrument cabling

FAQ

Is this cable balanced?

No. This is an unbalanced mono jack to male XLR cable designed for instrument and line-level applications where balanced operation is not possible.

Why use this instead of a standard balanced XLR lead?

This cable is specifically wired for unbalanced sources connected to balanced inputs, helping reduce grounding and hum problems that can occur with incorrect cable wiring.

Can I connect a guitar directly to a mixer or DI box?

Yes. This cable is ideal for connecting guitars, instruments and effects outputs directly into DI boxes, mixers and compatible XLR inputs.

What makes the Sommer cable different?

The Sommer SC Classique cable combines a vintage braided appearance with flexible handling and dependable studio-grade performance.

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