Detail 01
8 channels
Eight inputs from one box. A typical small band with drums and vocals fills this quickly.
Product detailSKU #1274034478867
D'AddarioModular Snake 8-Channel Breakout Xlr Female
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
An eight-channel breakout with female XLR connections for D'Addario's modular snake system. Sits at the stage end where microphones plug in.
Strong match
Who this is for
- The stage end of a snake, where mics and DIs plug in
- Bands running eight or fewer inputs from one location
- Anyone replacing a damaged breakout instead of a whole snake
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Rigs needing more than eight channels from a single box
- Console-end use, where male XLR outputs are usually required
- Anyone without a core cable — this does nothing on its own
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Female XLR
Accepts mic cables coming from microphones and DIs. This is the stage-side end of the run.
Detail 03
Breakout, not a snake
Converts the modular core cable into individual XLR connections. Needs a core cable to do anything.
Detail 04
Modular system part
If one breakout gets crushed on stage, you replace that piece instead of the entire snake.
Detail 05
Black finish
Stays visually quiet on a dark stage floor and does not show wear as fast.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Core cable sold separately — this is one end of the system
- 02You likely need a second breakout for the console end
- 03Count your inputs first; eight channels goes fast with a drum kit
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need two of these?
You need a breakout at each end of the core cable. Most rigs pair a female-XLR box at the stage with a male-XLR box at the console.
02Can I use this without the core cable?
No. It has no cable run of its own. It converts a modular core cable into eight individual XLR connections.
03Will this work with line-level gear?
Yes, anything with a standard XLR output plugs in — mics, DI boxes, or line-level sources feeding the run.
04What if I need more than eight channels?
Run a second core cable and breakout pair. Each eight-channel box handles its own trunk line.
Reference
Full specifications
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