TRS vs. XLR.

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TRS vs. XLR?

TRS.
2
22%
XLR.
4
44%
It depends on the situation.
3
33%
 
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TRS vs. XLR.

Post by TheNobleNemesis » Fri May 16, 2014 12:14 pm

Do you prefer TRS cables or XLR cables and why?

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Re: TRS vs. XLR.

Post by Tarekith » Fri May 16, 2014 2:12 pm

XLR, because most of the gear in my studio use that now. Otherwise I wouldn't care.
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Re: TRS vs. XLR.

Post by ezelkow1 » Fri May 16, 2014 3:34 pm

xlr, however the only reason im using it because switching from trs to xlr inputs on my monitors got rid of a hum

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Re: TRS vs. XLR.

Post by ansolas » Fri May 16, 2014 3:59 pm

XLR all the way when possible

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Re: TRS vs. XLR.

Post by Richie Witch » Fri May 16, 2014 4:44 pm

TRS because I can make the cables myself in custom lengths.
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Re: TRS vs. XLR.

Post by memes_33 » Fri May 16, 2014 5:38 pm

TRS is awesome for patchbays, EXCEPT for patching mics with phantom power on. the passing of the tip over the ring and sleeve is bad in this area.
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Re: TRS vs. XLR.

Post by Willyum » Fri May 16, 2014 6:45 pm

XLR, cause it looks Bad-Ass and the girls go crazy. I usually purposely unplug a few of my XLR cables right before a session and throw on a sleeveless shirt, then when they get there I ask one or two of the chics to "be a dear and plug these in for me babe". They see the 3-pronged tips and get all confused and shit, that's when I make my move and gently hold their hand and help them guide it in. By that time they're usually a mess and sweaty wet! If there's also guys at the session, this is the time I usually send them to the store for me.... I tell them "Get me Dos Equis cause it's about to be Double XX in here...." Chics start giggling and shit, then I show em' why I wore the sleeveless!

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Re: TRS vs. XLR.

Post by memes_33 » Fri May 16, 2014 7:08 pm

^ :D
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Re: TRS vs. XLR.

Post by hacktheplanet » Sun May 18, 2014 12:15 am

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Re: TRS vs. XLR.

Post by ikeaboy » Sun May 18, 2014 3:24 pm

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