Balanced cables

[cheyworth]

Is there any point using an RCA to XLR cable? Will it be better than an RCA to RCA?

Chris

 

[CnoEvil]

Here is my understanding - You only use balanced cables between pieces of equipment that are fully balanced...otherwise use RCA to RCA.

Cno

 

[idc]

Balanced cables only really have a benefit when you are running very long lengths.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balanced_audio

 

[CnoEvil]

Balanced cables only really have a benefit when you are running very long lengths.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balanced_audio

I believe that the amount of improvement from going balanced is equipment dependant...some manufacturers seem to thrive on it, others less so.

 

[idc]

It is like hifi makers who have amps which include fixings so they can be put into a rack. They are looking at the pro-audio market as well.