Colour coding rings and boots are coloured ID markers that fit onto XLR and 1/4" jack connectors so every cable run can be traced at a glance between stage, desk and studio gear.
Colour coding rings and boots are coloured ID markers that fit onto XLR and 1/4" jack connectors so every cable run can be traced at a glance between stage, desk and studio gear.
About Colour Coding Rings
Colour coding rings and boots fit onto XLR and 1/4" jack connectors to identify individual cable runs at a glance. In live production, cables often disappear into cover channels between the stage, FOH desk and monitor desk, and in studios they can run through walls, so a coloured ring at each end of a lead is the simplest way to track which cable is which.
The range centres on Neutrik colour coding rings, made to suit Neutrik XLR connectors, with coloured boots for Neutrik 1/4" jack plugs as well. They are an easy upgrade for the XLR microphone cables in your kit, and pair well with our other cable accessories for a tidy, organised rig.
They give each cable run a visible colour ID so you can trace connections quickly. Fit the same colour at both ends of a lead and you can match inputs to sources without unplugging something by mistake, whether on stage or in a patch-heavy studio.
The rings and boots in this range are made for Neutrik XLR connectors, the connectors fitted to most professional mic leads, and boots are also available for Neutrik 1/4" jack plugs. Check each product listing for the exact Neutrik connector series it suits before ordering.
A coding ring fits around the connector body, while a boot covers the cable entry at the rear of the connector. Both identify a lead by colour, so you can use either on its own or combine them to make each run easier to spot.