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I'm sure this question's been asked umpteen times. Sorry in advance.

I need an XLR cable to run between the balanced out socket on my amp to the mixing desk. I'm finding "instrument" cables and "microphone cables". Are they the same? What do I need, please?

Steve

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[quote name='BOD2' post='671650' date='Dec 1 2009, 10:20 PM']An XLR cable has two insulated cores and and braided earth.

An instrument cable (i.e. a guitar cable) has a single core and a braided earth.

For a balanced connection (XLR) you need the two-core and earth cable, not the instrument cable.[/quote]


So, will this do for what I want, please?

[url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/XLR-to-XLR-Pro-Mic-Cable-Instrument-Lead-9mt-30-Foot_W0QQitemZ390123460288QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Music_Instruments_Microphones_MJ?hash=item5ad52b96c0"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/XLR-to-XLR-Pro-Mic-C...=item5ad52b96c0[/url]

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[quote name='solo4652' post='671654' date='Dec 1 2009, 10:25 PM']So, will this do for what I want, please?

[url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/XLR-to-XLR-Pro-Mic-Cable-Instrument-Lead-9mt-30-Foot_W0QQitemZ390123460288QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Music_Instruments_Microphones_MJ?hash=item5ad52b96c0"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/XLR-to-XLR-Pro-Mic-C...=item5ad52b96c0[/url][/quote]


Yes, that would do (it mentions 2-core screened cable in the blurb).

The connectors are a bit on the cheap side. This would be better -

[url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Deluxe-10m-Microphone-XLR-XLR-Cable-Neutrik-Connectors_W0QQitemZ310184576060QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Computing_CablesConnectors_RL?hash=item483871043c"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Deluxe-10m-Microphon...=item483871043c[/url]

Anything with "Neutrik" XLR connectors is a better buy as they are much more robust and will outlast cheaper cables. You might be able to find something cheaper, I just did a very quick search.

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[quote name='BOD2' post='671665' date='Dec 1 2009, 10:34 PM']Yes, that would do (it mentions 2-core screened cable in the blurb).

The connectors are a bit on the cheap side. This would be better -

[url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Deluxe-10m-Microphone-XLR-XLR-Cable-Neutrik-Connectors_W0QQitemZ310184576060QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Computing_CablesConnectors_RL?hash=item483871043c"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Deluxe-10m-Microphon...=item483871043c[/url]

Anything with "Neutrik" XLR connectors is a better buy as they are much more robust and will outlast cheaper cables. You might be able to find something cheaper, I just did a very quick search.[/quote]

Thank you. I was wondering whether "Neutrik" connectors were different again from XLR. You've answered the question. Thanks again,

Steve

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[quote name='solo4652' post='671673' date='Dec 1 2009, 10:46 PM']Thank you. I was wondering whether "Neutrik" connectors were different again from XLR. You've answered the question. Thanks again,

Steve[/quote]

Yes, Neutrik is just a brand name but they are known for making the best connectors for audio cables. You can feel the quality when you get them side by side with cheaper ones.

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