The 3 pin female mini XLR connector will not limit the routing direction, you can run the cable at any direction. Connector: Original Aluminum 3 Pin Female Mini XLR. 3 pin female mini XLR applies to Sound Devices Scorpio, 888, 833, 633, 688, 788T, MixPre-10T Inputs/Outputs, Lectrosonics SR Receivers, LR receivers, Zoom recorders, Wisycom receivers.
