Description These 3.5mm to XLR cables are designed to split one 3.5mm balanced/stereo auxiliary output signal into two unbalanced/mono XLR input signals (left and right channels). They are most suitable for connecting your iPod / iPad / iPhone / PC / laptop to a turntable / speakers or other similar devices. The XLR connectors are black (left channel) and red (right channel) ), they split closer to the XLR ends, the distance to the split point is about 7.5 inches. The 3.5mm jack is a standard 3 pole connector (2 rings and a tip), This will not work on an iPhone or Android phone that has a 4 pole TRRS port. You may need a TRS to TRRS adapter. Please make sure the power to all your devices is OFF XLR connector with internal strain relief for rock-solid reliability, 20 AWG 4N oxygen-free copper (OFC) conductor for better signal clarity Fully molded and shielded to prevent EMI/RFI interference. Resists corrosion and ensures minimal signal loss, the gold-plated 3.5mm connector resists corrosion, provides durability and improves signal transmission.These cables are terminated so that the Tip/Left channel of the 3.5mm TRS jack is connected to the Red XLR.