Collection: Hosa

About Hosa

Hosa has been manufacturing cables and connectivity solutions since 1984, operating out of their California headquarters. They built their reputation on a simple premise: reliable signal path at a price that makes sense for working musicians and studios. Their catalog spans everything from basic patch cables to specialized digital interconnects, all engineered to meet professional standards without the boutique markup. Hosa's Edge line represents their premium tier, while their standard offerings handle the bulk of studio and stage wiring needs across North America.

Adapter Cables

Hosa's adapter cable range solves the format mismatch problems that plague every studio. XLR to TRS, RCA to quarter-inch, mini-jack to dual mono, these are the cables that connect gear from different eras and manufacturers. The selection includes both passive adapters and Y-cables for splitting or combining signals. Build quality focuses on strain relief at the connectors, where most adapter cables fail first. These aren't glamorous purchases, but they're the ones that keep sessions moving when you need to patch that vintage synth into your modern interface.

Speaker Cables

Hosa speaker cables use heavy-gauge copper conductors designed to handle the current demands of powered monitors and passive speaker systems. The line includes both Speakon and quarter-inch terminations in lengths from 3 feet to 50 feet. Their SKJ series uses 12-gauge wire for longer runs where voltage drop becomes a concern. The connectors are molded rather than hand-soldered, which trades some serviceability for consistent quality control. For studio monitors and smaller PA applications, these cables deliver clean power without the audiophile tax.

Microphone Cables

The Pro series microphone cables feature oxygen-free copper conductors and spiral shielding to reject RF interference. Hosa uses Rean connectors, Neutrik's budget line, which offer solid contact integrity at a lower price point than their Neutrik X-series counterparts. Cable jacket options include standard PVC and the more flexible rubber construction found in their roadworthy models. The Edge line steps up to quad shielding and gold-plated contacts for installations where EMI rejection matters most. Standard lengths run from 5 to 100 feet.

Digital Cables

Hosa's digital cable selection covers MIDI, USB, optical, and coaxial S/PDIF connections. Their USB cables include both Type-A to Type-B configurations for audio interfaces and the newer USB-C formats for modern controllers and mobile recording rigs. The optical cables use precision-polished fiber terminations with removable dust caps. For MIDI, they offer both standard 5-pin DIN cables and the breakout cables needed for interfaces with MIDI over TRS. Impedance matching on the coaxial digital cables follows the 75-ohm spec required for reliable S/PDIF transmission.

Instrument and Patch Cables

Hosa instrument cables range from the budget-friendly GTR series to the Edge line with its braided shielding and low-capacitance design. The patch cable selection includes both molded mini-jack cables for modular rigs and the right-angle quarter-inch cables that keep pedalboard layouts tight. Their flat ribbon patch cables solve the cable management problem in dense setups. Capacitance specs matter here, lower capacitance preserves high-frequency content on long cable runs, which is why the Edge series uses a different dielectric material than the standard GTR cables.

Shop Hosa at Blackout Audio

Hosa's strength is comprehensive coverage. Their adapter cable selection alone handles most format conversion scenarios you'll encounter in a modern studio. Free shipping on orders over $199 across Canada. Browse the full range online or contact the team with specific connectivity questions.