XLR TO XLR

[MikeW]

Hi Guys
I am looking to source a short XLR to XLR to go from my mixer to join to my speaker cables. Two questions:
(1) Not sure what the difference is between audio and mic cable, will either do the job?
(2) Would this be ok?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B002DR3W5I/ref=asc_df_B002DR3W5I3064743?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&tag=googlecouk06-21&linkCode=asn&creative=22206&creativeASIN=B002DR3W5I

[Digital Jack]

Yes , those Amazon jobbies will be fine.
The description given in that Amazon advert show that the pins of the male XLR are replicated at the sockets of the female XLR , so these leads will indeed be suitable to 'extend' your mixers output sockets to somewhere where you can easily connect your speaker leads.
As for the difference between audio and mike cable...........
Different makers and / or suppliers of cables sometimes use different terms for the same thing.
If you can be a little more specific about what you mean - we can be more accurate in how to describe the differences.
But usually , cables differ in their construction.
Some are shielded , some are not , some cables will have a shield and one conductor , some will have a shield and two or more conductors.
Some will have no shield but will have two or more conductors.
It can be a minefield if you need a cable but you are unsure exactly what cable you require.

[MikeW]

Yes , those Amazon jobbies will be fine.
The description given in that Amazon advert show that the pins of the male XLR are replicated at the sockets of the female XLR , so these leads will indeed be suitable to 'extend' your mixers output sockets to somewhere where you can easily connect your speaker leads.
As for the difference between audio and mike cable...........
Different makers and / or suppliers of cables sometimes use different terms for the same thing.
If you can be a little more specific about what you mean - we can be more accurate in how to describe the differences.
But usually , cables differ in their construction.
Some are shielded , some are not , some cables will have a shield and one conductor , some will have a shield and two or more conductors.
Some will have no shield but will have two or more conductors.
It can be a minefield if you need a cable but you are unsure exactly what cable you require.

Thanks for that Jack. I really just wanted to make sure that the one I was buying would be suitable.
I am sure I read that some companies say that a mic type cable would be suitable and some companies say no!

[MikeW]

Hi Guys
I am looking to source a short XLR to XLR to go from my mixer to join to my speaker cables. Two questions:
(1) Not sure what the difference is between audio and mic cable, will either do the job?
(2) Would this be ok?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B002DR3W5I/ref=asc_df_B002DR3W5I3064743?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&tag=googlecouk06-21&linkCode=asn&creative=22206&creativeASIN=B002DR3W5I

And also:D If I was looking at a 1mtr length, would this be ok?

Adam Hall 1 metre XLR to XLR Microphone Cable: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics

Thanks in advance.

[Twinspin]

http://www.proaudioshop.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=71&products_id=199

check this shop out for your cables.

Van Damme / Neutrik cables cheap if you are using them for active speakers make sure they are XLR-XLR microphone cables.

[NKR]

CPC and don't get the Pulse ones as they are rubbish. They die after not a lot of use.

[Digital Jack]

It can be as long as you realistically want it to be in all honesty .
The fact that the output on your mixer is XLR indicates that the output is a 'balanced' one , if you were to extend this mixer output by means of a cable such as you indicated by that Amazon one you would simply be extending / changing the location of your mixers output.
Balanced leads , interconnects , call them what you will , are inherently resistant to interference, they suffer less signal loss and are designed to be used on longer runs than simple two core speaker wire for example.
Obviously there are some cables out there that really aught to be avoided , such as the pre made ones Maplin sell.
If you are OK with a soldering iron you can save yourself a pretty penny by buying some decent XLR connectors and some 'off the roll' quality cable.
For example - Van Damme make great quality cable (good link there Twinspin).
You can get some 2ND hand bargains on fleabay if you're lucky.

Be careful when you roll them up for storage too , they are delicate pieces of equipment - not jump leads lol.

At the end of the day you get what you pay for.
What mixer are you using by the way ??

[MikeW]

http://www.proaudioshop.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=71&products_id=199

check this shop out for your cables.

Van Damme / Neutrik cables cheap if you are using them for active speakers make sure they are XLR-XLR microphone cables.

Thanks John


It can be as long as you realistically want it to be in all honesty .
The fact that the output on your mixer is XLR indicates that the output is a 'balanced' one , if you were to extend this mixer output by means of a cable such as you indicated by that Amazon one you would simply be extending / changing the location of your mixers output.
Balanced leads , interconnects , call them what you will , are inherently resistant to interference, they suffer less signal loss and are designed to be used on longer runs than simple two core speaker wire for example.
Obviously there are some cables out there that really aught to be avoided , such as the pre made ones Maplin sell.
If you are OK with a soldering iron you can save yourself a pretty penny by buying some decent XLR connectors and some 'off the roll' quality cable.
For example - Van Damme make great quality cable (good link there Twinspin).
You can get some 2ND hand bargains on fleabay if you're lucky.

Be careful when you roll them up for storage too , they are delicate pieces of equipment - not jump leads lol.

At the end of the day you get what you pay for.
What mixer are you using by the way ??

Just purchased a Dennon MC6000 :D

[abbotsmike]

Be careful when you roll them up for storage too , they are delicate pieces of equipment - not jump leads lol.

At the end of the day you get what you pay for.

If you stick to high quality cable and good connectors (neutrik in my world) Then they are pretty tough, and mine survive being slung around and trodden on by musicians etc. The only thing I would say is learn to coil them well. Decent cable with a rubber sheath will coil really nicely, and they are much easier to get out, put away and get them to stay where you want if they have been coiled properly.