Switchcraft DB25FXLRF Female to 8 XLR Female
Best solution for professionals building custom eight-channel audio snakes.
The Switchcraft DB25FXLRF is a versatile breakout cable end designed to streamline your audio/video I/O connections efficiently. It connects seamlessly to existing DB25 to DB25 cables, allowing you to create custom DB25 breakout cables or 8-channel snakes. This component utilizes premium Switchcraft connector ends, ensuring reliable performance for professional audio setups. It is ideal for simplifying complex wiring configurations without replacing core infrastructure, offering flexibility in building custom cable solutions for your specific needs.
$159.34
Owner Satisfaction
4.8
/ 5
Category Rank
24
/ 2556
#24 in Audio & Video Cable Adapters & Couplers
Price vs Category Average
+105%
Above average
Connector A
25
/ DB Female
Who it's for
- Studio engineers requiring consistent, long-term signal reliability
- Professionals using standard Tascam-wired audio interfaces
- Technicians looking to organize complex rack-mounted cable runs
Who should skip it
- Users with non-standard or digital AES/EBU equipment
- Engineers who prefer field-repairable individual cable runs
- Budget-conscious home recordists seeking affordable connectivity
Performance breakdown
Build durability
Switchcraft components offer industry-standard reliability for demanding studio environments.
Signal integrity
High-quality shielding ensures clean audio transmission across all eight channels.
Integration flexibility
Modular design allows for seamless adaptation into existing complex wiring setups.
Ease of installation
Simplifies breakout configurations without requiring extensive soldering or custom fabrication.
Connector precision
Tight-fitting connections prevent signal drops during critical recording or playback sessions.
Channel density
Efficiently manages eight channels of audio in a compact, organized footprint.
Key Specs
Connector A
DB25 Female
Connector B
XLR Female (8 channels)
Cable Type
DB25 Breakout Cable End
Signal Type
Audio/I/O
Audio Support
8-channel audio
Model Number
DB25FXLRF
Connector Gender
Female (DB25) to Female (XLR)
Package Quantity
1
Features
- Facilitates custom DB25 breakout cables
- Creates 8-channel audio snakes
- Uses premium Switchcraft connector ends
- Connects to modular DB25 Breakout Ends
- Supports 8-channel audio signal type
- DB25 Female to 8 XLR Female configuration
- Ideal for custom cable building
- Simplifies complex wiring
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the Switchcraft DB25FXLRF for its exceptional reliability and robust construction, making it a vital investment for professional audio. Reviewers emphasize the superior quality of the connectors, which ensure secure, noise-free connections essential for critical recording paths. The heavy duty shielding maintains pristine signal integrity by minimizing interference. While the cable commands a premium price, users justify it as a long term solution preventing costly downtime. The consensus is that this cable offers uncompromising performance and longevity. A minor note is the jacket stiffness, which is accepted as a trade off for its overall ruggedness. It is considered an industry standard component.
Know before you buy
This breakout cable end is designed to convert a DB25 connection into eight individual female XLR outputs. It is primarily used to build custom 8-channel audio snakes or to simplify complex I/O routing in professional studio environments.
No, the DB25FXLRF is a breakout end component. It is designed to connect to your existing DB25-to-DB25 cables, allowing you to customize your signal path without replacing your entire infrastructure.
Yes, the unit utilizes premium Switchcraft XLR connectors, which are industry standards for balanced audio connections. This ensures reliable, low-noise signal transmission for your 8-channel audio setup.
This adapter features female XLR connectors, which are typically used for outputs. If you are looking to input microphone signals into a DB25 interface, you would generally require a male XLR configuration.
The DB25FXLRF is designed to work with standard DB25 breakout configurations. However, because pinout standards can vary between manufacturers, we recommend verifying that your existing DB25 cable wiring matches the intended signal flow of your equipment.
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