Do XLR cables really matter?

It doesn’t really matter. But add up the price of their cables, and they’ll most likely cost more than your entire studio.

Are expensive microphone cables worth it?

SOS Technical Editor Hugh Robjohns replies: The short answer is no, they’re very unlikely to sound any better. The longer answer is that there are complexities and subtleties involved that can, in specific circumstances, conspire to affect the sound when using different types of cables and connectors.

Do microphone cables make a difference?

Using quality mic cables offers multiple layers of shielding, impurity-free copper, better contacts and quad conductors that help to reject noise and interference. They are also much more rugged and outlast bargain-bin cables.

Do expensive XLR cables make a difference?

In my experience, the answer is no. If you’re buying cables for a normal home studio setup, even if some of your gear is really high-end, it’s very unlikely that you’re going to be able to hear any difference at all.

Does cheap XLR cable Quality Matter?

As long as it’s properly made and the cable is properly shielded, the actual cable shouldn’t affect sound quality. However, build quality can affect durability.

Is there a difference between cheap and expensive audio cables?

An expensive cable might sound worse on your system than cheap cable. Or it might sound better. The important thing to remember is that even if it does sound better, it’s such a minuscule improvement that pretty much anything else you can do will have a greater effect on the sound.

Are audiophile cables worth it?

Are Mogami Gold XLR cables worth it?

Easy to install, exceptionally low noise, astounding clarity and accuracy – all with a silent background, there’s good reason why Mogami is called “The Cable of the Pros.” Paying a lot for premium cable may seem a drag, but once you have it, it’ll pay for itself over the years.