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I find this to be a very interesting discussion by people who know what they're talking about.
Now, can someone tell me what is the difference between an XLR to XLR and an XLR to RTS cable for my mic. My poor old ears can't detect any difference yet the younger guys in my band insist that I should use XLR to XLR



Well. connection-wise there should be no difference.

The problem can arise, however, when what you need to plug in to may not have the same connections going to the same places internally.

For example, some mixers that tout an either/or XLR or TRS (Not RTS, but Tip, Ring, Sleeve) 1/4" connector often route the XLR thru the mic preamp circuitry but may bypass that for the TRS connection, which is typically used as a Line Level input.

Other devices may route both connection types thru the same mic preamp.

Most all will not route Phantom Power thru the 1/4" connect, so if you are using a Phantom Powered mic then you should use the XLR at both ends.

You would have to consult the manual for the mixer or device to find out what is what in each case.

Far simpler to hand them the XLR that they are looking to see in most cases.


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