Elite Core ECE-MIC2-25 Essentials REAN XLR Microphone Cable, 25 Feet

Elite Core ECE-MIC2-25 Essentials 25-Foot XLR Microphone Cable

The Elite Core ECE-MIC2-25 Essentials 25-Foot XLR Microphone Cable is a professional balanced audio cable featuring REAN XLR male and female connectors, two 24 AWG stranded copper conductors, and spiral shielding. Designed for stage, studio, and installed sound applications, it provides a flexible connection between compatible microphones, mixers, audio interfaces, and other XLR-equipped equipment.

Built for musicians, audio engineers, live sound technicians, and AV installers, this 25-foot microphone cable provides additional reach between audio sources and receiving equipment. Its two-conductor balanced configuration supports signal transmission while reducing susceptibility to electromagnetic interference. Spiral shielding surrounds the internal conductors, helping limit unwanted noise from nearby electrical equipment. The flexible PVC outer jacket makes the cable practical for microphone stands, recording workstations, stage setups, and professional audio installations.

Part of the Elite Core Essentials series, the ECE-MIC2-25 combines 24 AWG stranded copper conductors with low-density polyethylene insulation and REAN XLR connectors. Its approximately 0.2-inch outer diameter provides a relatively slim cable profile for routing through equipment areas and organizing audio connections. The two-conductor construction and spiral shielding distinguish this model from the separate four-conductor Essentials version, which uses braided shielding.

Key Features

• 25-Foot Cable Length: Provides extended reach for connecting microphones, mixing consoles, audio interfaces, and professional sound equipment across stages and recording environments.
• REAN XLR Connectors: Features one male and one female XLR connector for connecting compatible balanced audio devices.
• Two-Conductor Balanced Design: Uses two internal signal conductors to support balanced audio transmission and reduce susceptibility to common-mode interference.
• 24 AWG Stranded Copper: Flexible stranded conductors accommodate frequent cable handling, coiling, and deployment in professional audio environments.
• Spiral Shielding: Surrounds the signal conductors to help protect audio transmission from electromagnetic interference and unwanted electrical noise.
• Low-Density Polyethylene Insulation: Separates the internal conductors and provides electrical insulation within the cable assembly.
• Flexible PVC Outer Jacket: Protects internal wiring while supporting convenient handling during equipment setup, transportation, and storage.
• Slim Cable Construction: A nominal 5.9mm outer diameter provides a manageable cable profile for studio wiring, stage routing, and equipment installations.

Balanced XLR Audio Connectivity

The ECE-MIC2-25 uses REAN XLR male and female connectors to establish connections between compatible professional audio components.

Balanced audio connections transmit signals through two conductors with opposite polarity. Compatible receiving equipment compares these signals to reject noise introduced equally along the cable.

This design makes balanced XLR cabling useful for microphone signals, which often operate at relatively low levels and can be susceptible to interference from surrounding electrical equipment.

The 25-foot length provides flexibility when positioning microphones away from mixing consoles, recording interfaces, stage boxes, or other audio destinations.

24 AWG Stranded Copper Conductors

The Elite Core Essentials microphone cable incorporates two 24 AWG stranded copper conductors for transmitting balanced analog audio signals.

American Wire Gauge (AWG) identifies the conductor size, while stranded construction uses multiple smaller copper strands rather than one solid wire.

This configuration allows the cable to bend and coil more readily than an equivalent solid-conductor design, making it suitable for portable professional audio applications.

The conductors are individually insulated with low-density polyethylene, an electrical insulation material used to separate signal paths within the cable.

Spiral Shielding for Noise Protection

The ECE-MIC2-25 features spiral shielding designed to reduce the influence of external electromagnetic interference on the audio signal.

The shield surrounds the internal conductors and provides an additional protective layer against electrical noise encountered around powered audio equipment, lighting systems, and other nearby electronics.

Spiral shielding also helps maintain cable flexibility, allowing the cable to be handled and coiled during frequent equipment changes.

This model specifically uses a two-conductor configuration with spiral shielding. The separate four-conductor Essentials series uses a different internal conductor arrangement and braided shielding.

Flexible PVC Jacket for Stage and Studio Applications

The cable features a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) outer jacket that protects the internal conductors, insulation, and shielding from ordinary handling.

PVC construction provides flexibility for arranging cable runs around microphone stands, recording desks, stage equipment, and audio racks.

The cable's slim outer diameter helps simplify routing through crowded equipment areas where multiple audio connections must be organized.

Its stranded conductor construction and flexible jacket also support repeated coiling and uncoiling during rehearsals, performances, and recording sessions.

Professional Microphone and Audio Equipment Applications

The Elite Core ECE-MIC2-25 supports a range of professional audio connections that use compatible XLR connectors.

• Live Sound Reinforcement: Connect wired microphones to stage boxes, audio mixers, and other compatible sound reinforcement equipment.
• Recording Studios: Route microphone signals to professional recording interfaces, microphone preamplifiers, and mixing consoles.
• Rehearsal Spaces: Provide balanced audio connections for microphones and other XLR-equipped equipment.
• Houses of Worship: Support microphone connections used for speech reinforcement, music performances, and other audio applications.
• Commercial AV Installations: Connect compatible balanced audio devices in meeting rooms, presentation spaces, and installed sound systems.
• Portable Audio Systems: Establish flexible signal connections between compatible equipment used for mobile productions and events.

Elite Core Essentials Microphone Cable Construction

The Essentials microphone cable series is designed around practical professional audio requirements, including flexible handling, balanced signal transmission, and compatibility with standard XLR equipment.

The ECE-MIC2-25 uses the series' two-conductor architecture, combining stranded copper wiring, spiral shielding, polyethylene insulation, and a flexible PVC exterior.

REAN XLR connectors provide the connection interface for compatible microphones and audio equipment.

The resulting cable assembly is suitable for general-purpose professional audio applications requiring a 25-foot male-to-female balanced XLR connection.

Technical Specifications

General Specifications

• Manufacturer: Elite Core
• Model: ECE-MIC2-25
• Manufacturer Part Number: ECE-MIC2-25
• Product Series: Essentials
• Product Type: Balanced XLR Microphone Cable
• Cable Length: 25 ft
• Signal Type: Balanced Analog Audio
• Conductor Configuration: 2-Conductor
• Connector Configuration: XLR Female to XLR Male

Connector Specifications

• Connector Manufacturer: REAN
• Connector A: XLR Female
• Connector B: XLR Male
• Connector Type: XLR Audio
• Connection Configuration: Male-to-Female

Cable Construction Specifications

• Conductor Count: 2
• Conductor Gauge: 24 AWG
• Conductor Material: Copper
• Conductor Construction: Stranded
• Shielding Type: Spiral
• Insulation Material: Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
• Outer Jacket Material: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
• Nominal Outer Diameter: Approximately 0.2"
• Cable Construction: Flexible, Shielded

Applications and Compatibility

• Primary Application: Professional Microphone Audio Connections
• Compatible Connection Type: Balanced XLR Audio
• Typical Equipment: Wired Microphones, Audio Interfaces, Mixing Consoles, Microphone Preamplifiers, and Stage Boxes
• Suitable Environments: Recording Studios, Live Stages, Rehearsal Rooms, Commercial AV Systems, and Installed Sound Applications