Cable Matters 2-Pack Premium Short XLR to XLR Cables - 3ft, Male to Female Microphone Cable, Oxygen-Free Copper (OFC) Mic Cord, Black

I rpurchased the Cable Matters 2-Pack Premium XLR to XLR Microphone Cables (1.8m) for my audio setup, which includes a Shure microphone, a Cloudlifter, and a Roland VR. My primary goal was to find a reliable connection that wouldn't break the bank, and I'm happy to report that these cables have meet my expectations.Firstly, the build quality of these XLR cables is really goof. They have a thick coating that not only gives them a robust feel but also suggests they'll be durable in the long run. This aspect is crucial for anyone who regularly uses and moves their audio equipment. I dont move mine. Mine is set up in my office. So i dont know how well they would take constantly moving them , which is common for musitians.In terms of performance, these cables work like a charm. The audio transmission is clear, and there's no noticeable loss in sound quality, which is essential for both recording and live setups. The affordability of these cables is a significant plus. Finding high-quality audio cables at a reasonable price can be hard, but these hit the sweet spot of cost-effectiveness and performance.However, there is one concern that I have. I'm not entirely sure if the thickness of these cables is sufficient to prevent interference from my cell phone. This is a common issue with many cables, where electronic devices in close proximity can cause unwanted noise. To mitigate this, I keep my phone away from the cables, which seems to help. I dont know what other devices could cause interference. But the solution is simple just keep your phone 2 feet away.For those considering these cables, it might be worth noting this issue, especially if you plan to use them in a setting with numerous electronic devices around. While other, more expensive cables might offer better shielding, these Cable Matters XLR cables are a great choice if you're looking for a balance between quality and affordability.Overall I would definitely recommend the Cable Matters 2-Pack Premium XLR to XLR Microphone Cables. .

For the price, these are an excellent pair of XLR cables. I was looking for some short XLR cables that I could connect to my condenser microphone and my interface, which sit next to each other on my desk. I don't need a long cable, so I was looking for a short one, and I was looking for the best quality that I could get for the price point. When I found these cables by Cables Matters, I looked at the reviews and did some research and found these to be the best cables for the price available on Amazon or on the internet for that matter. They feel durable and strong and aren't overly flexible yet have a great audio quality from what I can tell. Overall, I'm very satisfied with this purchase. I highly recommend you get this if you're looking for the best value for your money especially when you consider you get a pack of two.

Works great, awesome quality and does what it is meant for. Good price and would buy it again!

I bought a 2 pk of 6ft XLR cables. I use one on a condenser mic and the other on a cardioid dynamic mic. Both on boom arms.The connectors are metal. Not super cheap pot metal, not CNC stainless steel either. But durable enough. The locking clip is decent as well.The cable is average in thickness . Flexibility is average. Shielding seems to be adequate.The signal is clean on both mics and there is no increase on the noise floor. No fuzzy static white noise or anything that cheap cables can have. In fact, for a general purpose cable I would say they are above expectation.I have zero issues with them in a basic home recording set up.Cables make a huge difference in audio quality.Cheap cables can sound thin or quiet, have a white noise ,low level static, to them or be susceptible to electrical interference and get a hum or buzz.Also cheap cables can break easily.There definitely are higher end “pro audio”/audiophile cables to be had for the professional on tour or professional studio demanding the absolute cleanest, fullest signal.That said, most “average” users, from home studios/podcasters, even churches, local gig or garage bands and similar users will do just fine with these if you aren’t setting up and tearing down a zillion times a week.They are durable enough for someone setting up a podcast or home studio or even doing some weekend gigs regularly.

These are still new to me but as a first impression they work well and seem very well made. The best feature and its fairly unique and the reason I picked these is they offer a 35" size. I'm finding that 25' seems to be universally just 1 to 5 foot too short at least half the time on a small stage. The 25" usually are not laying on the ground all the way from the mixer to the mic stand causing tripping, knocked over stands and damaged cords. 50' are always leaving a big pile of wire casing a tangle mess, still a tripping hazard and taking more time to pack up plus may cause signal loss.The cables jackets are quite thick heavy and durable feeling. I checked a few of the solder joints and they looked well connected.. The ends are very tight fitting into my Mics and sound equipment with good strain relief. I agree that the wire is not 16ga. Looks more 22ga to me too. But that is typical for a good mic cable. The heaviness of the jacket seems to let them lie flatter on the floor. Assuming you dont wind them up in a tiny ball like it comes from the factory. Do yourself a favor and straighten them out and uncurl them. Then reloop in a big easy 16 to 20 " loop with a velcro or twist tie. I'll try to update as longevity will be the true test.