Jarred Jones Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 I have to buy an XLR cable for recording two things: 1. In a studio for voiceovers and 2. For recording on set film audio. However, I don't know which of these to get. Both are very highly reviewed and both have VERY different price points. The cables in question: Mogami Gold Studio 15 Microphone Cable Quad Conductorhttp://www.amazon.com/Mogami-Gold-St.../dp/B0002E1P30 GLS Audio 25 foot Mic Cablehttp://www.amazon.com/GLS-Audio-Cabl.../dp/B003JJQMD8 Is one really worth 3X the other one in terms of quality? Would either of them be appropriate for BOTH studio and on set film work? Thank you for reading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azw Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 Hmmmm.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Flaitz Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 The Mogami has a lifetime warranty which is pretty cool. Other than that, there will likely be no audible difference between them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis OB Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 This article might help you understand the difference: http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/nov09/articles/qa1109_4.htm My opinion, almost certainly no audible difference in scenario 1 in the studio. Scenario 2 recording on location with unpredictable situations could pose problems with electromagnetic interference from things such as power cable runs for lights, for example. Or why not buy both? Then you have a spare when one inevitably goes down on you. Also, I'd suggest purchasing from a reputable dealer rather than Amazon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Norflus Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 Buy 50 feet of star quad a few XLR connectors and a cheep soldering iron. You will have two good quality cables for significantly less money - and the pride of building your own. XLRs are perhaps the easiest cables to build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmahaAudio Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 Get one of these http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/845530-REG/Kopul_m4020_Kopul_Studio_Elite_4000.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afewmoreyears Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 Anyone asking the question would most likely be best served buying as Jack recommended the star quad... and some Neutrik XLR connecters... BUT with the cables already made.... Markertek.com is a good source.... Maybe the skills for soldering are not that great... Yes, you CAN simply make them yourself... but if you want them to work correctly from the get go... and be dependable down the road...or don't have the time...just buy them and relax.... or, if your skills are ....OK, go for the do it yourself... Jacks choice is in fact the right one IMHO... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freeheel Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 Or you could get these cables, they are also well reviewed and are only $800 pair for 1 meter XLRs. They'll make a Shure 57 sound almost exactly like an AKG C12. (An original tube one, not the godawful reissues) http://www.patsaudioart.com/product/siltech/others/hi-end-audio-cables They also walk your dog and double on sax. Step right up. (with apologies to Tom Waits) Cheers, Brent Calkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Gandy Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 Who needs a lifetime warrantee on a fifteen foot cable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 BG: " Who needs a lifetime warrantee on a fifteen foot cable? " is that the buyer's life, or the cable's life ?? JJ: " I have to buy an XLR cable for recording two things " you also need to do a lot of learning, and I suggest the books by Jay Rose at www.dplay.com, and also the location sound bible by Ric Viers... maybe also the books by John Fielden. (all have been mentioned here) " However, I don't know which of these to get. " you need to get in touch with one of our usual suspects for good advice for your specific needs; the folks at our reputable, professional production sound dealers are not on commission. They may also have some of the books I mentioned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirror Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 Did I read that right? $54 for 15 feet of Mogami cable? And a single on top of that...Wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos Maeda Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 Or you could get these cables, they are also well reviewed and are only $800 pair for 1 meter XLRs. I seriously thought this was a joke until I followed the link. Unbelievable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSheldon Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 I think Lewis OB and Jack Norflus are both correct. Find yourself a local instrument shop and buy 2 cables. One for use and one for backup because cables will break. The store clerk will steer you towards a decent cable. After that learn how to solder. If you continue down the path of sound recording you'll end up needing a crazy amount of cables in different lengths with all sorts of jacks. I can't tell you how many times I've spent the evening before a shoot soldering up some special cable that I realized I needed. Also knowing how to solder allows you to make a working cable out of a nonworking cable. To Freeheel - Why only spend $800 on those cheep XLR speaker connects when you could spend $35,000 for the good ones. That's only $34,200 for that last imaginary 0.0000001% of sound quality. Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freeheel Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 I was trying to be slightly economical... Cheers, Brent Calkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VASI Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 From my experience: Don't use cables who intended for studio use (if you are doing location). - Canare - Van Damme - Sommer - Mogami with Neutrik connectors. These brands can handle very well dust, rain, low temperatures etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen Trew Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 There is a definite difference between star quad cables and simple shielded pair when used in an environment where EMI (electro magnetic interference) noise from lighting cables and other devices is likely (which includes nearly all production sets). The difference is usually not appreciated when using line levels, but can often be appreciated with mic levels. The environment changes from set to set and location to location, as does our equipment setup, so and we usually don't know how our cables will be used. Since we don't often have a second chance when there's a problem, I recommend star quad for all balanced audio cables in a portable kit. Glen Trew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramallo Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 From my experience: Don't use cables who intended for studio use (if you are doing location). - Canare - Van Damme - Sommer - Mogami with Neutrik connectors. These brands can handle very well dust, rain, low temperatures etc. All of my cables are Canare star quad (+Neutrik) and I'm very happy with them, a bit rigid but very good mechanical. I prefer the "do it yourself" for my own cables (better finished and solder) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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