Best method to connect XLR to 1/4" TSR

Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 4:10 am

Hi all,

I have a Focusrite Voicemaster Pro connected to the 5th TRS channel of Digi 002R via a homemade XLR-to-TRS cable.

Is using a XLR mic cable and adding a removable XLR/TRS adpator better or using a single custom cable better?

Pardon my ignorance ; P

Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 4:41 am

hi, a single XLR to TRS cable is better.

Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 6:57 am

An XLR-TRS adapter usually has a transformer in it to match impedence from a high-impedence mic to a low-impedence input. (Impedence is basically [AC] resistance, just in case that was unclear.)

An adapter will HELP if your input is designed for an instrument, like a guitar, or a cheap MIC. I think an adapter will not help if your input is balanced TRS. It will mess up the impedence, which may alter your frequency response of the MIC.

I think you idea as well as SoundWeavers advice is spot on.

CHAD

Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 7:14 am

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Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 8:34 am

Quote:

An XLR-TRS adapter usually has a transformer in it to match impedence from a high-impedence mic to a low-impedence input.

No they dont!!! They are straight wired.

Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 9:10 am

There are straight XLR/TRS adapters without transformers available in all gender. While it is always better to have the right cable in order to minimize connections, it's good to have as many adapters around as you can. They really help in a pinch.

Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 7:17 pm

The fewer electrical contacts the better - always.

Posted: Fri May 11, 2007 8:02 am

I was thinking about this XLR to 1/4" adapter.

CHAD

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