Studio Instrument Cable 3m / 5m
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The IVU Creator Studio Instrument Cable is a 1/4-inch mono TS cable for connecting electric guitars, basses and pickup-equipped acoustic instruments to compatible amplifiers, pedals or recording equipment. Choose a 3 m or 5 m length with two straight plugs (II) or one straight and one right-angle plug (IL).
What is the IVU Creator Studio Instrument Cable?
The Studio Instrument Cable is an unbalanced instrument lead built around an AWG 19 OFC conductor, a semi-conductive TPE layer and a 100% braided shield. This construction is designed to carry an instrument-level signal while helping control handling and electromagnetic noise.
- Connector: 6.35 mm / 1/4-inch mono TS plugs
- Lengths: 3 m (about 9.8 ft) or 5 m (about 16.4 ft)
- Plug layouts: II = two straight plugs; IL = one straight and one right-angle plug
- Conductor: OFC, 50 × 0.12 mm strands, AWG 19
- Shielding: semi-conductive TPE layer and 100% braided shield
- Capacitance: 64 pF/m
- DC resistance: conductor 0.032 Ω/m; shield 0.014 Ω/m
- Outer jacket: PVC
Which 3 m or 5 m cable option should I choose?
Choose the shortest length that reaches your equipment without pulling or creating a trip hazard. The 3 m option suits compact practice and recording layouts, while the 5 m option adds reach when the amplifier, pedalboard or recording input is farther away.
| Option | Length | Plug layout | Practical use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3m II | 3 m / about 9.8 ft | Straight to straight | Compact studio, practice or pedalboard connections |
| 3m IL | 3 m / about 9.8 ft | Straight to right-angle | Compact setups where one device benefits from a lower-profile plug |
| 5m II | 5 m / about 16.4 ft | Straight to straight | Longer runs between an instrument and compatible equipment |
| 5m IL | 5 m / about 16.4 ft | Straight to right-angle | Longer runs with a lower-profile connection at one end |
Which instruments and equipment can use this cable?
This cable is intended for electrically amplified instruments and acoustic instruments fitted with pickup systems. It can be used when both connection points accept a standard 1/4-inch mono TS plug.
| Connection | What to check |
|---|---|
| Electric guitar or bass to amplifier | Both instrument output and amplifier input accept 1/4-inch TS |
| Instrument to pedal or pedalboard | The input accepts a standard 1/4-inch TS instrument signal |
| Pickup-equipped acoustic instrument | The pickup or preamp output uses 1/4-inch TS |
| Instrument to audio interface, mixer or recorder | The destination has a compatible instrument or high-impedance input |
How do I choose between straight and right-angle plugs?
- Check the direction and clearance around the instrument output and the destination input.
- Choose II when two straight plugs fit both connection points without strain.
- Choose IL when a lower-profile right-angle plug better suits one end of the setup.
- Compare the product images with recessed or closely spaced jacks before ordering.
How should I connect and route an instrument cable?
- Turn down the connected amplifier, mixer, interface or monitor level.
- Insert one plug fully into the instrument output.
- Insert the other plug into a compatible 1/4-inch TS input.
- Route the cable with enough slack and avoid tight bends, pinching or pulling at the plug.
- Raise the level gradually and check the signal before playing.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a balanced TRS cable?
No. The product images show mono TS plugs, with one insulating ring on each connector. Use it for compatible unbalanced instrument-level connections rather than equipment that specifically requires a balanced TRS lead.
What do II and IL mean?
II identifies a straight-to-straight cable, while IL identifies a straight-to-right-angle cable. The available lengths are 3 m and 5 m for both plug layouts.
Can I use it with an acoustic guitar?
Yes, when the acoustic instrument has a pickup system with a compatible 1/4-inch output. A purely acoustic instrument without an electronic output cannot connect directly with this cable.
Should I buy the 3 m or 5 m version?
Choose 3 m for a compact setup and 5 m when you need more distance. Measure the actual route between devices and allow enough slack so the cable does not pull on either jack.
Can this cable connect an amplifier head to a passive speaker cabinet?
No. This listing is for an instrument cable, not a speaker cable. Use the cable type specified by the amplifier and speaker manufacturer for a power-amplifier-to-speaker connection.
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