Instrument & Audio Cables in San Diego

Instrument, microphone, studio and live sound cables

Instrument & Audio Cables in San Diego

Shop dependable cables for guitars, basses, keyboards, microphones, pedalboards, studios and live sound systems. Music Mart serves musicians throughout San Diego and North County from our Solana Beach store.

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Choose the connection you need, then compare available lengths and brands. Our team can help match the right cable to your instrument, amplifier, mixer, interface or speaker system.

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Electric guitar and bass players generally need shielded quarter-inch instrument cables. Microphones commonly use balanced XLR cables. Keyboards, mixers, audio interfaces and powered speakers may require balanced TRS, XLR or other audio connections depending on the equipment.

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Not sure which connector or length you need? Bring your gear information to Music Mart in Solana Beach or call our team. We help customers from Encinitas, Del Mar, Carmel Valley and across North County choose practical cables for practice, recording and live performance.

Instrument Cable FAQs

What cable do I need for an electric guitar or bass?

Most electric guitars and basses use a shielded quarter-inch instrument cable. Straight or right-angle plugs can both work; choose the style that best fits your instrument and setup.

Can I use an instrument cable as a speaker cable?

No. Instrument and speaker cables are built differently. Use a cable specifically labeled for speaker connections between a power amplifier or amplifier head and a passive speaker cabinet.

What cable do microphones use?

Most professional microphones use a balanced three-pin XLR cable. Some specialty, wireless and USB microphones use different connections, so check the model before purchasing.

How long should my instrument cable be?

Choose enough length to move comfortably without creating unnecessary excess. Common guitar and bass cable lengths are 10, 15 and 20 feet, while pedalboard patch cables are much shorter.

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