XLR ? I don't have a clue!

gwh
gwh Posts: 1,451
edited September 2004 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
Bought some gear off Ebay ,due to arrive next week.
Art 351 eq and a QSC amp.
Want to connect the two with the xlr inputs/outputs.
I’ve never messed with xlr cables. Need to know if both ends need to be
male or female, or one male and one female.(I’ll only be using one cable, mono config)
Thanks,
G
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited September 2004
    XLR cables are not needed if you are setting up the amp and pre-amp close to each other. XLR cables are great if you have a huge distance to cover, but standard RCA-type connectors are perfect for shorter distances. Save your money.
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  • gwh
    gwh Posts: 1,451
    edited September 2004
    Thanks Frank,
    The amp has xlr or 1/4 trs inputs only.
    Should I get a RCA to XLR adapter?
    G
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited September 2004
    Originally posted by gwh
    1/4 trs inputs only.
    Yep, get the TRS connectors. If you opt for the XLR, make sure that you can get a 100% refund if they don't meet your expectations or they make no difference in sound quality. That way ypur not out of pocket for cables you don't need/want.
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  • gwh
    gwh Posts: 1,451
    edited September 2004
    Thanks for the help.
    G
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited September 2004
    Your very welcome!!
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  • bknauss
    bknauss Posts: 1,441
    edited September 2004
    I would prefer XLR over RCA. XLRs are much better at rejecting noise (which shouldn't be a huge problem, if a problem at all in home). If you're worried about price, musiciansfriend.com has XLRs that are priced for the budget consumer. I believe Hosa (that's a company to search for) generally has the least expensive cables.
    Brian Knauss
    ex-Electrical Engineer for Polk
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