J&D JD000727 USB-C to XLR Audio Cable with Direction Switch, 6.6 ft

Connect a microphone to a USB-C device for recording, or route audio to a speaker for playback. The J&D JD000727 cable has a built-in switch for selecting the audio direction. Its 6.6-foot length gives you room to position connected equipment during indoor recording or listening sessions.

How it fits

Use the USB-C connector with compatible phones, tablets, and other USB-C devices, and the female XLR connector with an XLR microphone or speaker. The cable is listed as compatible with iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, and 15 Pro Max, Galaxy S23 and S24 models, Pixel 7 and 8 models, and iPad Air 4 and iPad Air 5 with a 10.9-inch display. It also supports most devices with a USB-C interface, so it can serve as a direct link between a compatible device and XLR audio gear.

For microphone recording, set the switch to the microphone direction, for audio playback, select the playback direction. A condenser microphone should be used with a phantom power supply. This makes the cable useful in a simple recording setup as well as when sending music from a USB-C device to a speaker.

Where it shines

The direction switch is the practical difference from a one-way USB-C audio cable: one cable can handle both microphone input and audio playback, with the mode selected for the task. That flexibility is useful when moving between recording voice and playing audio through connected equipment, without swapping to a cable designed for the opposite direction.

A built-in DAC chip and oxygen-free copper signal cable support audio transmission, while the nylon-braided jacket and reinforced joints are designed for regular handling. The aluminum-alloy housing and metal plug complete a construction intended to resist everyday twisting, pulling, and tangling. For a compact indoor setup, those details help make the cable straightforward to connect and manage between sessions.

Product specs

• Name: Type C Audio Cable
• Type: USB-C to XLR audio cable
• Length: 6.6 feet
• Connector: USB-C to female XLR
• Compatibility: iPhone 15 series, selected Galaxy S23 and S24 models, selected Pixel 7 and 8 models, iPad Air 4 and iPad Air 5, and most USB-C devices
• Recommended use: Audio recording and playback
• Color: Black
• Weight: 136 g
• Warranty: 1-year limited warranty

Is it worth it?

This cable is a practical fit for someone who wants to connect USB-C equipment to XLR audio gear and switch between recording and playback. Its directional control gives it a broader role than a cable dedicated to just one audio path, while the 6.6-foot length and braided construction suit a tidy indoor workstation or recording area. Choose it for compatible USB-C devices when a single cable for microphone input and speaker playback matches the way you work.