Radius Mini-Alto Stereo Y-Cable 3-PIN To 5-PIN XLR Cable 260mm

Radius Mini-Alto Stereo Y-Cable 3-PIN To 5-PIN XLR Cable 260mm | A short cable for a compact stereo connection

For a compact setup that calls for a stereo Y-cable, the Radius Mini-Alto provides a short link between a 3-pin and a 5-pin XLR connection. Its stated length is 260mm, so it’s suited to a close connection rather than a cable run across a room. The name gives you the key details at a glance: this is a stereo Y-cable with a 3-pin-to-5-pin XLR configuration. That makes it worth considering when those are the connector counts your setup requires. I’d pay particular attention to the short length before choosing it; there’s little slack to route around equipment or bridge a gap. If your connections sit close together, that compact format may be just what you need. If they don’t, a longer cable may be more practical.

Choosing the right length

With a cable this short, it helps to picture the actual connection path before you order. Measure the distance between the points you need to link, allowing for how the cable will sit once connected. A straight-line measurement can be misleading if the route has to pass around other gear. The 260mm figure is the most useful guide here: it sets a clear limit on how far apart the connections can be while keeping the cable run compact.

The other detail to match is the connector configuration. This cable is described as 3-pin to 5-pin XLR, so compare those counts with the connections in your intended setup. The product name also identifies it as a stereo Y-cable; no more specific wiring direction is stated here, so I wouldn’t assume a particular signal-routing role from the name alone. In short, its appeal is a defined connector arrangement in a very short length. That’s a specific fit, rather than an all-purpose cable for longer distances.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Radius
• Model: Mini-Alto
• Cable type: Stereo Y-cable
• Connector configuration: 3-pin to 5-pin XLR
• Length: 260mm