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XLR versus TRS
Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2004 10:07 am
by Ptownkid
Are XLR cables any better than good quality TRS cables.
I'm going from compressors to a patchbay and wonder which to buy?
My compressors have both kind of ins and outs so I need either XLR to TRS or TRS to TRS.
Thanks
Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2004 6:47 am
by giles117
Well the issue isn't the cable it is the connector.
You can use mic cable all day long, just decide which type of connector you want to go with.
Although an XLR connector does provide an extra measure of sheilding.
Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2004 8:06 am
by Ptownkid
What does this extra sheilding do?
Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2004 8:53 am
by giles117
Just helps sheilf your connection from noise at the connection point, not just the cable area.
Of course we can super anal with this as the Sleeve of a TRS connector is your ground/sheild. So it is up for grabs.
Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2004 12:01 pm
by Ptownkid
what are you trying to do to me? Now i'm going in circles trying to decide which to buy. I need 12 of the bastards, TRS to TRS are much cheaper than TRS to XLR.
My brain hurts...
Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2004 12:12 pm
by giles117
Then go with TRS to TRS. Unless you plan on having a PSU right next to the connector I doubt you will have any issues. I never have. LOL
It's a matter of space, convenience and stability.
Oh yeah and for your use what type of connects on the back of the comp? TRS? If so then go TRS to TRS.
