Atlas Ailsa OCC XLR Is a Wide-Bandwidth OCC Copper Interconnect for Uncompromising Audio Precision
Atlas Ailsa OCC XLR is a high-resolution, solid-core interconnect cable engineered for audiophiles demanding reference-grade performance from XLR-equipped audio systems. Designed around wide-bandwidth signal transfer and precision screening, this interconnect is part of Atlas Cables’ next-generation Ailsa series, showcasing a fully re-engineered signal path architecture optimised for sonic clarity, neutrality and noise rejection.
This premium dual-channel interconnect incorporates Atlas’s advanced Duo configuration—featuring solid-core OCC (Ohno Continuous Cast) copper conductors independently screened for both the ‘hot’ and ‘cold’ signal legs. The result is a tightly focused stereo image, ultra-low distortion, and exceptionally low noise floor, ensuring high dynamic range and tonal integrity across all frequencies.
Duo OCC Topology Offers Independent Screening and Sonic Coherence
The Duo Solid construction is a refinement of Atlas's acclaimed dual-drain ('dd') topology, now with truly independent screens for both signal legs. Each conductor is individually enclosed in its own shielding layer, significantly enhancing rejection of EMI (electromagnetic interference) and RFI (radio frequency interference). This architectural separation protects signal purity and elevates interconnect performance beyond conventional XLR cables.
By eliminating shared ground paths, the Ailsa Duo OCC XLR prevents crosstalk between channels and inhibits signal degradation caused by grounding anomalies—critical in balanced analogue setups. Listeners experience a soundstage that’s not only more immersive, but also more accurate in spatial detail and phase coherence.
OCC Copper Conductors Ensure Superior Signal Integrity and Low Distortion
OCC copper forms the heart of the Atlas Ailsa OCC XLR interconnect. Manufactured using the Ohno Continuous Casting process, these solid-core conductors exhibit ultra-high purity with minimal grain boundaries. Unlike multi-strand cables, solid-core OCC delivers unbroken signal flow, minimising microscopic discontinuities that often introduce time-smearing and distortion.
This results in a listening experience marked by fast transients, extended frequency response and an articulate midband with finely rendered textures. Microdynamic detail retrieval is enhanced, allowing subtle acoustic cues and ambient information to emerge with clarity—particularly when paired with high-performance source components, preamps or studio-grade DACs.
Cold-Weld XLR Connectors Deliver Seamless Signal Continuity
The Atlas Ailsa Duo OCC XLR terminates in Atlas’s proprietary ‘dark Chrome’ aluminium XLR connectors, designed for both acoustic transparency and mechanical stability. The XLR pins are crafted from the same OCC copper as the internal conductors, silver-plated for optimal conductivity and corrosion resistance.
Crucially, the termination process avoids traditional soldering. Instead, Atlas employs a cold-weld connection technique, forming a gas-tight, metallurgically bonded joint between conductor and connector. This method eliminates solder-induced impedance variations and ensures the physical integrity of the signal path remains intact for the life of the cable.
The result is greater transparency and tonal realism, particularly beneficial in resolving low-level signals and ambient details in complex musical passages.
Precision Twisted-Pair Geometry Enhances Interference Rejection
A meticulously engineered twisted-pair construction adds another layer of immunity against airborne interference. By tightly coiling the dual conductors in a consistent helix, the cable actively cancels differential mode noise across its length. This geometry is essential in preserving the fidelity of delicate analogue signals—particularly in environments with high electrical noise from power supplies, amplifiers or wireless devices.
Whether used in home audio, studio monitoring or high-end AV systems, the Atlas Ailsa OCC XLR ensures that your system operates within its maximum sonic potential, free from extraneous artefacts or signal loss.
Atlas Ailsa Duo OCC XLR Reveals Music with Insight and Honesty
The Ailsa OCC XLR cable delivers a presentation that is neutral and uncoloured, yet never clinical. By preserving harmonic structure and transient timing with precision, it captures the essence of a recording—whether it's the dynamic swell of a live orchestral piece or the intimacy of a solo vocal. Its sonic character leans towards truthfulness rather than embellishment, appealing to discerning listeners who seek emotional engagement as well as technical excellence.
Positioned just below Atlas’s flagship Mavros and Arran lines, the rebooted Ailsa bridges high-end performance with broader system compatibility, bringing a measure of that reference-level articulation and timbral balance to more audio environments.
Every element—from conductor geometry to dielectric performance and termination integrity—has been methodically optimised, resulting in a cable that acts not as a tone control, but as a transparent conduit for music.
Atlas Ailsa OCC XLR Is the Performance-First Balanced Cable for Modern Audiophile Systems
Designed for use with professional and enthusiast-grade XLR-equipped devices, the Atlas Ailsa OCC XLR is compatible with balanced audio interfaces, DACs, preamplifiers, and power amplifiers where maintaining signal balance and low noise is critical. With a carefully tuned 4.8mm diameter per conductor and finished in an elegant titanium grey fabric jacket, the cable is both physically flexible and visually understated.
Engineered to exacting tolerances and wired in the default 1=Ground, 2=Hot, 3=Cold configuration, the Ailsa OCC XLR is a ready match for most modern audio equipment. For systems requiring alternate XLR pinouts, custom configuration is supported upon request—ensuring seamless integration with studio-grade or international systems.
From the precision of its OCC copper core to the sophisticated shielding topology and resonance-controlled build, every component of the Atlas Ailsa Duo OCC XLR is designed to reveal the full potential of your system—with no compromise.
