Disservice: XLR interconnects

I too have learned that even if something has balanced jacks or connectors, doesn't mean it is actually a balanced circuit.  The connectors can have one of the pins dead, passing the signal on the other two pins.  Learned the hard way on that a few years back.

@navyachts,

You're welcome! 👍

Mike

@navyachts ,

The reason I, and Ralph specify the AES standard is that there are many manufacturers who add XLR input/outputs on their equipment without adhering to those standards.

The result might be cables that 'sound so much better.'

When using the AES 48 standard, a specific cable's 'sound' is minimized.

The AES Standard has been used in recording studios for decades.

Bob

rman9

Welcome! to the Club. Up next, try a Power Cord.

Happy Listening!

I read a lot about different manufacturers of XLR cables.  No one mentioned the Japanese, it's AudioCraft.  Inexpensive and very worthy AudioCraft CX-100 XLR cables.  They are very popular in Japan.  I highly recommend taking a look at them.