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Lightning – Utilised exclusively by Apple products, Lightning is an 8-pin connector that carries a digital signal for power or data transfer. If you’ve owned an iPhone over the past 10 years, chances are you’ve come across this cable before to charge your device or connect it to a computer. The SC15 is a Lightning Accessory Cable (USB-C to Lightning) designed to connect MFi-certified USB-C microphones to iOS devices. It is particularly suitable for connecting the VideoMic NTG to iPhones or iPads with a Lightning input. SC16 – USB-C to USB-C Cable (300mm) Essentially, the audio inputs and outputs must flawlessly work together to achieve professional and studio-quality audio work. But which one between XLR and TSR is a good choice? Perhaps it would be easier to make your choice if you understand the characteristics of these two audio cables. Read on to learn more. XLR vs. TRS: Beginner’s Guide to Audio Cables TRS – Tip, Ring, and Sleeve
On the other hand, TRS connections are easier to use than XLR because they don’t require any special tools to connect or disconnect them. Just plug them into your device! Will XLR meet your audio quality requirements? Here are the pros and cons when you choose XLR cable: Pros TRS Is More Affordable and Ubiquitous: Although XLR is more robust, tougher, and less susceptible to shorts, TRS is a more widespread cable connector type because it’s so cheap. You’re likelier to avail of a TRS for balanced single channel, stereo, mono, and high-level speaker connections. This ubiquitous nature is the reason why it creates a higher risk of incorrect linkages though. XLR has a more limited application, which is balanced line-level audio.Inflexibility. The equipment you are using must be compatible with XLR cable, which means the equipment must be a female port and the connector must be a male port. XLR outputs are used for microphones intended to be plugged into professional audio equipment like mixers and audio interfaces, such as our studio and shotgun microphone range. In addition, if you want to connect two speakers, then a TRS will be appropriate. However, if you’re going to hook one speaker and a microphone, an XLR connection would be more appropriate because it handles the extra phantom power from the microphone without damaging your audio device.
USB-A – You should be familiar with this type of cable. USB-A is one of the most common connections found on virtually every modern computer (and many other devices). Itiseasy to identify as itislarger than other USB types. You know the one – the classic rectangular USB cable. The SC16 is a 300mm-long USB-C to USB-C cable designed to connect RØDE microphones with a USB-C output to USB-C compatible devices. SC17 – USB-C to USB-C Cable (1.5m) The SC17 is a 1.5m-long USB-C to USB-C cable designed to connect RØDE microphones with a USB-C output to USB-C compatible devices. The SC17 is also Hi-Speed certified, making it ideal for connecting the NT-USB Mini or RØDECaster Pro to devices with a USB-C input, such as computers and tablets. The SC9 is a TRRS to TRRS cable designed to connect a wide range of audio devices. At 1.5 metres long, it is particularly suitable for connecting a smartphone to the RØDECaster Pro. SC10 – 3.5mm TRRS to TRRS Cable XLR cables are typically used for professional applications, such as live sound and recording in studios. They’re also used to connect microphones and other equipment that requires balanced connections.The main benefit of using an XLR balanced cable is its high sound quality compared to other types of plugs. With an XLR connection, the noise gets reduced, and sound quality is improved because each balanced signal travels through two wires instead of just one. TRS to TRS vs TRS to XLR Connections: Which Is Best for Your Needs?
Of course, you would want to prevent as much external noise from completely ruining your audio recording, and that is why you should look for cables with excellent interference shielding. If you’re a creator, there’s a good chance you use multiple microphones to record with multiple devices in a wide variety of scenarios. This may mean the cable that came with your microphone doesn’t quite do the job in every scenario you need it to – either it’s not the right length, or the connection type is wrong for your recording device. Thankfully, we offer a range of high-quality cables and adaptors to suit a wide variety of applications. Cables will likely be tripped over by or get tugged a lot of times, especially in small studio-type spaces, so you would want a cable with good impact absorption that can easily take these occasional tugs without being damaged. Interference shielding Mono TRS connectors have a single tip, ring, and sleeve. They’re typically used for headphones to send left and right channels to the left earcup. The SC18 is a USB-C to USB-A cable. At1.5-metres long, it’s ideal for connecting USB-C devices such as the NT-USB Mini or RØDECaster Pro to devices with a USB-A input. SC19 – Lightning Accessory Cable (USB-C to Lightning)
Pros and Cons of XLR
The SC19 is a 1.5m-long Lightning Accessory Cable (USB-C to Lightning) designed to connect MFi-certified USB-C microphones to iOS devices. SC20 – USB-C to USB-A for Wireless GO II (Not Available Separately) The SC5 is a TRS to TRS cable that comes with the Wireless GO II (not sold separately) for connecting it to cameras and other devices with a TRS input. It features a memory wire cable rather than a coiled cable like the SC2, making it easyto route around a camera. As already mentioned, the XLR cable is the top choice for microphones, past and present. And it’s difficult to go wrong when you choose something that’s been the choice of many for years and years. The SC22 is a 300mm USB-C to USB-C cable which is included with the AI-Micro. Similar to the SC16, it is suitable for connecting RØDE microphones and devices with a USB-C output to USB-C compatible devices such as smartphones or tablets. VC1 – 3.5mm TRS Extension Cable (3m) Expensive. XLR cable costs more than TRS cable. Sure, there are cheap XLR cables but they don’t last very long as they are low quality. It will not be cost-effective to keep buying cheap XLR cables.
Unsecure. TRS cable connection tends to get loose over time due to its plug-unplug nature of usage. It also makes the cable prone to getting detached from the connection.The SC10 is a TRRS to TRRS cable designed to connect the VideoMic NTG (which has an auto-sensing TRS/TRRS output) to cameras or mobile devices, but can be used with any TRRS device. There are three types of shielding currently, specifically the serve, braided, and foil shielding, but their objectives are, all the same, to improve your overall sound recording quality. Cable length But how does a TRS to XLR cable manage to achieve this feat? The secret lies in the cable’s balanced construction. A balanced cable, such as an XLR to TRS cable, contains three conductors to pass audio — a positive, a negative, and a ground. When the signal enters the cable, it is duplicated. One signal runs through the positive leg and the other runs through the negative leg in reverse polarities. At the destination device, the two signals are flipped to be in phase with each other again. If any interference occurs during transmission, the interference would be out of phase with itself, effectively removing it from the signal.
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