Best XLR cables for mixer to self powered speakers?
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Used many brands over the years. Have been using CBI MLN series for over 2 years now. Made with 22 gauge Belden wire and Neutrix connectors. Moderately priced and no failures. I take care of my cables and yet have had failures with Monster, Live Wire and Whirlwind.
Pretty much any cable using Neutrik X-Series connectors is going to be a quality cable. Mine are all made to order locally at the Cable Factory: http://www.cablefactory.com/
I make my own cables. IF you take care of your cables, winding, cleaning, storage, they will last almost forever. I do have to replace connectors from time to time.
Mogamie and Monster are a WASTE of money...... Neither are used on major national tour sound systems where money for the most part is not an object...
Monster and Beats by Dr Dre are the best marketing I have seen for average quality stuff at a high price in a long time.
And I stress the proper winding technique at the end of each use is critical - NO over the elbow wrap!
If you don't know the proper technique, learn it.
That goes for electrical cables as well.
Second that!! If you don't know the proper "over/under" technique there are several vidoes on youtube. After you have done it a couple of times it will become second nature.
Meh, I worked at the same TV station for 19 years. We had literally 1000's of cables. Hardly anybody ever did the over under. I know how. I think that is more about not having it get all messy, more than keeping the cables in good shape. It certainly doesn't hurt, but IMO, it doesn't help that much. We rarely had to fix cables unless they were somehow cut.
I was told that all cables combined - including in wall cables that never move - that we had 12 miles of cables at the station..... and that was BEFORE we upgraded the whole building.
I have found that the best quality XLR (for the money) can be found at Orange County Speaker http://www.speakerrepair.com You can order direct or use their ebay store. Fantastic prices, service and amazing quality cable. Over 50,000 ebay sales with 100% feedback...virtually unheard of! They supply many international touring artists too. They really are THE place to purchase XLRs.
Check these out.. 20GA tour grade cable, made in USA... affordable pricing and Lifetime Guarantee!!
http://www.nlfxpro.com/cart/product.php?productid=22503&cat=0&page=1
Ben
http://www.nlfxpro.com/cart/product.php?productid=22503&cat=0&page=1
Ben
That's what I'm talking about! Nice cables Ben. I should mention though, that without that link, cables are almost impossible to find on your website. You should get your web person to put a separate category on there for cables.
