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Post by AverageNiceGuy on Jan 2, 2024 20:50:13 GMT -5
Concerning: XLR cables for connecting balanced between the XDA-3, and two XPA-DR1’s.
Should I be concerned about quality? Namebrand?
Are these decent?
Audio-Technica ATR-MCX Female to Male XLR Microphone Instrument Cable, 30 Foot
Amazon.com: Audio-Technica ATR-MCX Female to Male XLR Microphone Instrument Cable, 30 Foot : Musical Instruments
Dual copper outer shields and twin conductive PVC inner shields protect cable signal quality with 100% coverage
Professional connectors ensure superior signal integrity and outstanding strain relief
Heavy-duty PVC jacket stands up to tough use
High-quality 24-gauge stranded copper conductors offer optimal signal transfer
Extra flexibility and low memory for ease of use/storage
6 Gigabits Per Second
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Post by PaulBe on Jan 2, 2024 21:30:27 GMT -5
I use Quad balanced cable. Canare, Belden, and Mogami. All are relatively inexpensive compared to boutique cable. Try "World's Best Cables" - at Amazon. All are as good as it gets.
If you roll your own, Markertek is a great supplier.
I used a lot of Canare and Belden in profession applications. I have 25' runs of Canare L-4E6S quad for balanced line level analog in my system.
I have no idea what "low memory for ease of use/storage 6 Gigabits Per Second" is supposed to mean with an analog balanced cable.
The best connectors are Neutrik. Amphenol are also very good. "World's Best Cables" uses both. I use both.
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Post by AverageNiceGuy on Jan 2, 2024 21:35:32 GMT -5
Canare ordered. Thank you
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Post by monkumonku on Jan 2, 2024 21:41:51 GMT -5
I use Quad balanced cable. Canare, Belden, and Mogami. All are relatively inexpensive compared to boutique cable. Try "World's Best Cables" - at Amazon. All are as good as it gets. If you roll your own, Markertek is a great supplier. I used a lot of Canare in profession applications. Some Belden too. I have 25' runs of Canare quad for balanced line level analog in my system. I have no idea what 'low memory for ease of use/storage 6 Gigabits Per Second' is supposed to mean with an analog balanced cable. The best connectors are Neutrik. Amphenol are also very good. "World's Best Cables" uses both. I use both. I've tried Worlds Best Cables and don't know if they are "world's best" but they are excellent quality and reasonably priced, considering the high reputation of the brands they use for their cables. I wouldn't hesitate to use them. Another excellent company is Blue Jeans Cables. What is good about them and WBC is that they don't try and make up stupid stories about how their cables sound better than others but they focus on the quality of the materials and construction. |
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Post by AverageNiceGuy on Jan 2, 2024 21:44:31 GMT -5
Thank you!
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Post by PaulBe on Jan 2, 2024 21:58:20 GMT -5
I use Quad balanced cable. Canare, Belden, and Mogami. All are relatively inexpensive compared to boutique cable. Try "World's Best Cables" - at Amazon. All are as good as it gets. If you roll your own, Markertek is a great supplier. I used a lot of Canare in profession applications. Some Belden too. I have 25' runs of Canare quad for balanced line level analog in my system. I have no idea what 'low memory for ease of use/storage 6 Gigabits Per Second' is supposed to mean with an analog balanced cable. The best connectors are Neutrik. Amphenol are also very good. "World's Best Cables" uses both. I use both. I've tried Worlds Best Cables and don't know if they are "world's best" but they are excellent quality and reasonably priced, considering the high reputation of the brands they use for their cables. I wouldn't hesitate to use them. Another excellent company is Blue Jeans Cables. What is good about them and WBC is that they don't try and make up stupid stories about how their cables sound better than others but they focus on the quality of the materials and construction. The important thing is to use Quad Cable. Use it for line level analog and speaker level analog. Quad cable is best in noisy environments and has no flaws in a quiet environment. I assume a noisy environment. Belden, Canare, and Mogami all have good Quad Cables. Neutrik and Amphenol are good connectors. Pick your method and supplier. FWIW - My 40 year old Grado Signature tone arm uses Quad Mogami 2534 in the run from the cartridge/tone-arm to the phono preamp. Best cable. Very quiet. |
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Post by LuisV on Jan 2, 2024 22:01:59 GMT -5
I know you already purchased, but I just wanted to let you know that you made a great decision. I've been using Canare and Mogami cables for 15+ years now... zero complaints... zero regrets.
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Post by thezone on Jan 3, 2024 5:59:50 GMT -5
Make your own, seriously, it's not hard.
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Post by Boomzilla on Jan 3, 2024 8:51:51 GMT -5
IMHO, cables make little to no difference with XLR. Single ended? More so, but still not much.
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Post by AverageNiceGuy on Jan 3, 2024 13:29:44 GMT -5
Thank you all for your help and advice
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Post by Cogito on Jan 3, 2024 20:10:28 GMT -5
I use Yuyaokk Nicely made, super cheap and sound great.  |
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Post by AverageNiceGuy on Jan 3, 2024 21:31:58 GMT -5
I use Yuyaokk Nicely made, super cheap and sound great. Nice👍 Thank you |
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Post by leonski on Jan 4, 2024 21:21:00 GMT -5
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Post by AverageNiceGuy on Jan 5, 2024 0:25:10 GMT -5
Thank you 👍
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Post by leonski on Jan 5, 2024 16:07:00 GMT -5
Make your own, seriously, it's not hard. Starting with cable mogamicable.com/category/bulk/microphone/quad/ I'd personally use STUDIO in-wall cable....... Than you need some tools.....a Good soldering station is highly recommended as are a selection of hand tools....The usual suspects, but again.....good quality. Than you need the SKILLS.....Soldering is a little tougher than it looks and even the selection OF solder matters. I use old-school Lead-Tin from KESTER.....my only choice... Probably need Heat Shrink, too. And MAKE SURE of the wiring..... |
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Post by thezone on Jan 5, 2024 17:20:10 GMT -5
Make your own, seriously, it's not hard. Starting with cable mogamicable.com/category/bulk/microphone/quad/ I'd personally use STUDIO in-wall cable....... Than you need some tools.....a Good soldering station is highly recommended as are a selection of hand tools....The usual suspects, but again.....good quality. Than you need the SKILLS.....Soldering is a little tougher than it looks and even the selection OF solder matters. I use old-school Lead-Tin from KESTER.....my only choice... Probably need Heat Shrink, too. And MAKE SURE of the wiring..... Yes it does take a little patience at first, but I have no background or experience in electronics in anyway and I managed to make about 16 XLR cables using quad core mic cable and Neutrik interconnects. Admittedly the first couple were rubbish, but I kept persevering and in the end it was quite satisfying. Oh and you would also need a cable tester, so you know you haven't stuffed up the wiring! |
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Post by AverageNiceGuy on Jan 5, 2024 17:46:08 GMT -5
😎👍 Thank you 😎👍
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Post by leonski on Jan 5, 2024 18:23:25 GMT -5
Starting with cable mogamicable.com/category/bulk/microphone/quad/ I'd personally use STUDIO in-wall cable....... Than you need some tools.....a Good soldering station is highly recommended as are a selection of hand tools....The usual suspects, but again.....good quality. Than you need the SKILLS.....Soldering is a little tougher than it looks and even the selection OF solder matters. I use old-school Lead-Tin from KESTER.....my only choice... Probably need Heat Shrink, too. And MAKE SURE of the wiring..... Yes it does take a little patience at first, but I have no background or experience in electronics in anyway and I managed to make about 16 XLR cables using quad core mic cable and Neutrik interconnects. Admittedly the first couple were rubbish, but I kept persevering and in the end it was quote satisfying. Oh and you would also need a cable tester, so you know you haven't stuffed up the wiring! Most basic DVM should take the place of whatever a 'cable tester' is....... Also? making bad cables is a poor way to learn to solder......I'd recommend either finding a tech who will teach, or going to the local JC and find a class. ME? I was soldering for YEARS before I had some help. In the form of a buddy who was Mil Spec certified. HE really brought me up to speed........ |
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Post by thezone on Jan 5, 2024 19:59:25 GMT -5
I learnt from this guy on youtube. Really good tips. Making Quality XLR Cables #4 - Quad Mic Cables
Incidentally, these cables I made cost me a fraction of the price of "High end" cables and as they are quad core would be the pants off any twin core store bought product due to additional noise rejection properties. |
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Post by vcautokid on Jan 6, 2024 7:38:01 GMT -5
Don’t go ape on cables. Canare Or Mogami all you need. Trust worthy, and not spending the life savings to get. Amazon sells a brand called the world’s best cable with Mogami cores and Neutrik XLR terminations. Trustworthy and you need nothing else.
Sound transmission and reliability all these things do without the high price and mystical bullschitt of high end audio folklore. Professional sound guys on site depend on Canare and Mogami as their cable. Done!
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