Halloumikev Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 Morning, I've just gone through my second XLR cable since using Helix for about a year I think. Symptoms are clipping, loss of brightness and occasional crackles. They were cheap cables; the first, an unknown thing I had lying around when I got the Helix and the second, a Visiosound brand so I'm not surprised they've failed, they're used a lot as well. I want to get some more reliable ones now, I don't want to be paranoid about cables. But it's a minefield! There's so many to choose from. What brand do you guys recommend? Cheers, Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aen1ma Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 Sommer Cable (Spirit/XXL) for live and rehearsal. Vovox for studio + recording. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thark Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 If you’re in Canada, Yorkville makes good cables. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craiganderton Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 I use the Beeline cables from Neat Microphones. The company was founded by the people behind Blue, and was a division of Gibson that got caught up in Gibson's issues. The owners acquired the inventory, so the cables are available for around $40, which is lower than the original pricing. The only disadvantage I've found is that they're not particularly supple because the construction is pretty heavy-duty and the cables are thick. Some people don't like the look with the yellow stripes, but others like it because of the visibility - you're not as likely to trip over them Although I worked with the company while at Gibson, I'm not affiliated with Neat. I just like their products. FWIW, the online user reviews are extremely favorable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datacommando Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 On 7/1/2019 at 10:05 AM, Halloumikev said: What brand do you guys recommend? Cheers, Kev Hi Kev, As used by the BBC and Abbey Road studios. These are my choice and available in a range of colours, making it easier to spot which is which in a multi cable situation. Search for: Van Damme Cable - Neutrik XLR XLR Cables - Balanced Microphone/Patch Lead 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halloumikev Posted July 3, 2019 Author Share Posted July 3, 2019 Thanks for the replies. After some digging, there's a guy makes cables using Neutrik and Van Damme as suggested, "designacable". Has good reviews and good price so I'll give those a go. Cheers! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verne-Bunsen Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 Sounds like you’ve mede your decision, but just to add my contribution: I have two of these Hosa cables, good price and good quality. Hosa HMIC-010 REAN XLR3F to XLR3M Pro Microphone Cable, 10 Feet https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004TPDBGC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_N2nhDbVP217GE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusicLaw Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 Also consider SouthCreekAudio.com's cables. I have been using their Patch, Adapter, Mic, Guitar Cables for several years. All have been outstanding w/o a flaw in any one of them and that across a couple of dozen I bought for my own use and as gifts. Very clean, flexible, exceptionally well constructed, inexpensive, and include a velcro strap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odersfelt Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 Have used designacable for the past few years for multiple cables for the band. All good quality and quick turnaround. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datacommando Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 21 hours ago, Halloumikev said: Thanks for the replies. After some digging, there's a guy makes cables using Neutrik and Van Damme as suggested, "designacable". Has good reviews and good price so I'll give those a go. Cheers! Yes, that's the place I was thinking of! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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