Heavy Duty Flexible Braided Tweed Jacket Tri-Grip & Rubber Booty Strain Relief True Balanced Lo-Z Shielded Cable High Quality Noise Free Performance The GLS Audio Professional Series Mic Cable is a high-performance, balanced XLR patch cord designed for studio recording, live performances, and broadcasting. It features a heavy-duty, flexible brown and yellow tweed cloth jacket that provides a vintage aesthetic while resisting tangles and wear. Engineered for "True Balanced Lo-Z" operation, the cable utilizes dual high-grade 21g copper conductors and a dedicated shield to ensure high-quality, noise-free audio transmission. For maximum reliability on stage, it is equipped with hand-soldered metal 3-pin XLR connectors that include a dual strain relief system—comprising an internal Tri-Grip and an external rubber booty—and a rubber grommet on the female locking end to ensure a secure, "no-slop" connection.