Dec 17, 2004 03:47 pm I should note that I ordered that cable before I learned about different xlr cables.
Cables are no fun
Posted on Dec 17, 2004 03:45 pm
3f_joe
Member Since: Dec 15, 2004
Ok, I'm new at this. I ordered up a Behringer UB1002, a Behringer MDX1600 Autocom Pro-XL Compressor, Esi Juli@ soundcard, and a Behringer B-1. (Haven't received this stuff yet)
Here's the problem--I assumed all xlr cables were the same. After looking through the forum I realize this was a mistake. So with my order, I ordered this cable www.musiciansfriend.com/s...ase_pid/338070/
Will this cable work at all with my mic? If not is there any use for it?
I went to radioshack today to see if I could find the stuff to make my own cables, and they didn't have the stuff to make xlr cables. All they had was one xlr cable (3 conductor) for $18. Will that cable work or should I try to find a more expensive one?
I hate to ask so many questions but also could someone tell me how many cables I need to buy to hook this stuff up. I'm supposed to get all of this for Christmas, and I want to be able to test out my new gear. Thanks!
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Dec 17, 2004 03:47 pm I should note that I ordered that cable before I learned about different xlr cables.
Dec 17, 2004 04:11 pm I think your typical xlr cables will work fine for the gear you ordered that requires a xlr cable. For the record Mogami makes excellent cable and is considered among the best quality and priced reasonably. The cable you choose is probably among the most important decisions in putting together your studio. Choose wisely.
Dec 17, 2004 04:21 pm Ms. K is right on the button...the XLR should work just fine...just as long as your male/female connections are matched correctly....
I would also throw out the name Mogami, especially for an XLR...cables are the most overlooked yet critical piece in your gear assembly...
Look at it this way...In most cases your going to pay for it either way...whether you save $$$ and buy low end cables that pickup unwanted noise/signals making recordings less quality....or buy nicer ones that give you clearer audio...
you either pay with the wallet or with your audio
Happy Recording!!
Dec 17, 2004 10:09 pm Thanks Karyn and Jason. I've got too much money invested in all that equipment to let a low end cable bring down the quality. So I'm taking your advice, and I'm ordering a Mogami cable.
Dec 18, 2004 08:39 am Generally the two types would be balanced and unbalanced... for XLR you want the balanced but both will work in the same plug... just balanced will work on longer cables 10 yards+
But the 4 pin XLR cables are video camera power cables :)
Dec 19, 2004 12:09 pm I would recomend wiring all XLR cables as balanced. The unbalanced XLR cable can realy cause problems if accidently used with phantom power. In most applications a Magomi "silver", a monster, or equilant will give great results with few suprises e.g. hum / noise induction or unexceptable line loss. In areas saturated with high power rf content e.g. radio stations, next to a radar facility, or for extended long distance runs a five conductor configuration such as the Magomi "gold" or "quad" can be helpfull.
If you want to make up your own cables or "prewire" a facility you might want to check out some electronics wholesalers rather than the Shack. The selection of cables, connectors etc. will be much greater and the prices more atractive as well.
The other place where it is good to observe the use of balanced cabling is between equipment with balanced in's and out's. They actualy use a two "hot" transmission lines with a phase reversal engineered into the signal path for noise cancelation.
Dec 19, 2004 07:40 pm Thanks for the info zekthedeadcow and walt! I'm going to check out some electronic wholesalers as you suggested. I went ahead and ordered a mogami silver. As for the rest of the cables, I think I'll try to make them. Thanks again for the help guys!
Dec 21, 2004 03:00 am My mogami silver hasn't come in yet, but that ernie ball xlr cable I ordered has just come in today. It doesn't say on the package if it's balanced or unbalanced. I also can't find anything about it on their website. Is there any way to test it and find out if it's balanced?
If it turns out to be an unbalanced xlr, then what's it good for? Will there ever be any use at all for this thing? I have a feeling I just bought a studio decoration.
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