Whirlwind MKQ Quad Microphone Cable XLR Balanced With Canare Star-Quad | 6' | Black
Whirlwind MKQ Quad Microphone Cable XLR Balanced With Canare Star-Quad | 6' | Black
SoundPro Item: 201974 | Part Number: MKQ06NP
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- Canare Star-Quad Geometry Rejects Hum And RF Noise In Electrically Harsh Environments
- Whirlwind WI3F/WI3M XLR Connectors Soldered In-House For Consistent Build Quality
- Available In Ten Colors To Support Color-Coded Stage And Install Patch Systems
- Limited Lifetime Warranty Reflects Professional-Grade Construction Standards
- Balanced XLR-To-XLR Configuration Compatible With All Standard Mic Inputs
The Whirlwind MKQ series is engineered for audio professionals who need reliable noise rejection in electrically hostile environments — festival stages, houses of worship, broadcast facilities, and installed sound systems where interference from lighting rigs, power distribution, and RF sources is unavoidable. Each cable is assembled using genuine Canare star-quad conductor geometry, where four conductors are arranged as two pairs in an X configuration, dramatically reducing inductively coupled hum and RF noise compared to standard two-conductor balanced cable construction.
Whirlwind terminates every MKQ cable with their own WI3F and WI3M 3-pin XLR connectors, soldered in-house to maintain quality control across the full cable run. This matters to production teams and system integrators who stock cables at scale and need consistency from the first connector to the last. The limited lifetime warranty reflects the professional-grade build standard rather than a disposable-use lifecycle. Available in ten colors and a range of stock lengths, the MKQ series supports color-coded patch systems and input labeling workflows common in touring and installed environments.
For engineers who have experienced noise floors creeping up near dimmer packs or who run long cable pulls through conduit alongside power, the star-quad construction addresses the root cause rather than masking it. This is a working cable built for environments where signal integrity is non-negotiable.
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