Hosa Edge 8-Channel Analog Snake DB25 to XLR3F

Premium Components. Proven Value. The no-nonsense choice for engineers who require exacting specifications, 8 channels of balanced analog audio, and genuine Neutrik® XLR Female connectors.

Structural Integrity. Essential Connectivity. Hosa Edge 8-Channel Analog Audio Snakes are designed for audio professionals who demand uncompromising signal integrity. Whether connecting microphone preamps, organizing a patch bay, or tracking through a console, these snakes provide the transparent signal transfer required for critical audio environments.

Performance Without Hype: Hosa Edge relies on proven material science. We prioritize the specific engineering standards that define professional cabling, ensuring seamless integration into any facility.

• Proven Material Science: We utilize XLPE (Cross-Linked Polyethylene) insulation—the industry benchmark for low capacitance and thermal stability—ensuring our cables match the transient response and solderability of established studio wire.
• Optimized Signal Path: With 24 AWG (0.18 mm²) Oxygen-Free Copper (OFC) conductors, Hosa Edge meets and often exceeds the copper mass specifications of standard studio interconnects.
• Ultra-Low Noise Floor: A precision-engineered 58-strand spiral shield matches the density of top-tier bulk cabling, ensuring effective RFI/EMI rejection even in complex RF environments.

By combining these premium materials with robust metal DB25 hoods and genuine Neutrik® XX-Series connectors, Hosa Edge delivers uncolored signal transfer for demanding studio environments.

Key Features

• Genuine Neutrik® Connectors: XX-Series XLR Female plugs (Black Metal Housing / Gold Contacts) provide the industry’s highest mating cycle durability and contact integrity.
• Die-Cast Metal Hoods: Robust DB25 housing provides superior EMI shielding and physical protection.
• Optimized Conductor Gauge: 24 AWG (0.18 mm²) Oxygen-Free Copper (OFC) ensures maximum signal clarity.
• Studio-Standard Dielectric: XLPE insulation offers low capacitance and consistent thermal stability.
• High-Density Shielding: Individual 58-strand spiral shields on all 8 channels deliver an ultra-low noise floor.
• Universal Compatibility: Wired to the Tascam D-Sub Standard to support 8 channels of analog audio for Digidesign, RME, Yamaha, and other standard DB25 interfaces.

Technical Specifications

• Series: Hosa Edge
• Channels: 8-Channel Analog
• Conductor Material: Oxygen-Free Copper (OFC)
• Conductor Gauge: 24 AWG (0.18 mm²)
• Shielding: Spiral Shield (58/0.10 mm)
• Dielectric: XLPE (Cross-linked Polyethylene)
• Pinout: Analog Tascam Standard (Avid/RME/UA Compatible)
• Connectors: Die-Cast Metal DB25 to Neutrik® XLR Female