Why Do Speakers Have 4 Terminals? (2 Minute Read)
Speaker terminals form the connection to a sound source. Some speakers have only 2 terminals, but, commonly, better quality speakers have 4. These cater to …
Cables And Connections
Can XLR Cables Get Wet? Lets Find Out!
XLR cables are vital components in any audio rig where microphones are being used. Whether you’re recording a track into your chosen DAW or sending …
Does Phantom Power Work Through A 1/4 Inch Cable?
Phantom power is required for any recordings using condenser microphones. It provides a necessary boost to the power so that the microphone can successfully capture …
Can You Daisy Chain XLR Cables? Let’s Find Out!
XLR cables are the industry standard when using microphones for recording or live audio. These cables are known for their reliability and their ability to …
Are XLR Cables Balanced? Does It Even Matter?
XLR cables are invaluable for recording audio with microphones or using them for live performances. These cables have certain capabilities that make them ideal for …
Why Are XLR Cables So Expensive? (Does Price Matter?)
XLR cables are vital if you want to record using a microphone. Compared to RCA and Jack cables, they are significantly more expensive. Why this …
Can XLR Cables Be Used For Speakers? (Here’s The Truth!)
Why are XLR cables called microphone cables? Can they be used to hook up an amplifier to speakers? Can you use an XLR cable to …
Do RCA Cables Make A Difference? Lets Find Out !
As someone who willingly and for most of his life behind a console in a studio surrounded by XLR, 1/4”, and RCA cables, I’ve gone …
How Long Can XLR Cables Be? (And How To Do It)
I’ve worked with XLR cables all my professional life and have used all sizes you can think of. Let me pour all that wisdom into …
Microphone Cables For Speakers – Is It A Good Idea?
If you have been at least once to a music venue you know what microphone cables are. They mostly connect microphones to mixers but their …