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Post by Johnkenn on Dec 23, 2014 13:31:34 GMT -6
Think there's any quality loss? I'm running out of Mogami xlr to 1/4 cables and instead of spending $100, I thought I might just buy a couple xlr to 1/4 adapters to plug into the patchbay. Yea or nay?
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Post by svart on Dec 23, 2014 13:41:42 GMT -6
Sure, lots of studios have them and use them. I'm not sure why anyone would think there would be any quality loss through an adapter than didn't happen through a cable...
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Post by wiz on Dec 23, 2014 16:48:45 GMT -6
I wouldn't.
connection issues.
done it.. had em... don't do it anymore.
cheers
Wiz
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Post by Johnkenn on Dec 23, 2014 17:01:57 GMT -6
Just for one cable
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Post by svart on Dec 23, 2014 17:03:59 GMT -6
Nah, don't be scared off. A cable can have connection issues just like an adapter can. besides, usually the adapters just have tiny cables inside, so think of it as a very short cable with a shell.
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Post by LesC on Dec 23, 2014 18:16:51 GMT -6
I used to use them, with the same results as Wiz.
I made the mistake of getting a good-quality cable tester, and tested all my cables last time I recabled the studio. I only found a few flaky cables, but every single one of the trs-xlr adapters was flaky. I tested them with 18" patch cables, and just moved the connectors around with very little pressure. The tester would light up like a Christmas tree for each and every one, I was using about 8. I now know why I used to have mysterious connection problems that I would take 1/2 an hour to try to track down, and suddenly the problem would be gone.
I understand what Svart is saying, theoretically adaptors should be fine, but I would never use one again.
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