|   What are XLR connectors? | kel7
Jul 7, 2002 7:28 PM | | I am considering an amp that has RCA connectors and XLR connectors--what is XLR? I noticed on Bettercables they had an XLR cable for sale. Is this better than RCA type? |
| re: What are XLR connectors? | FLZapped
Jul 8, 2002 6:21 AM | | XLRs are the large three pin connectors you would see on professional mics and audio equipment for balanced audio interconnections - they are making their way to consumer stuff now, which also means they are probably for balanced interconnects.
-Bruce |
| re: What are XLR connectors? | wanderingbob
Jul 8, 2002 10:30 AM | | XLR is a type of audio signal connector designed and trademarked by ITT-Cannon. "XLR" does not stand for anything-- it was Cannon's original part number designation. Funtionally, XLR connectors are designed for "balanced" operation, where two identical audio signals with opposite phase are passed through a "differential amplifier", which amplifies the signal, but not any "noise" present on the connector. This potentially results in a "noise" reduction in the signal.
If you have a preamplifier or source that includes XLR terminals, and if that device and your amplifier both feature "fully balanced" output, then "noise" caused by electrical interference could be reduced by using the XLR connectors. Whether the potential reduction in "noise" is audible depends on your audio system.
Bob Gardner
wanderingbob@yahoo.com |
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