Cabling
In live sound, equipment is wired
up using different cable types. This is because certain cables have different responses and different uses within the live sound environment.
XLR
– Balanced
An
XLR is a shielded and balanced cable with a 3-pin XLR Male and Female
connectors. This cable is commonly used with live audio and lighting equipment.
These cables can be used to connect live sound equipment together such as
between the mixing desk and the crossover or between a microphone and the
mixing desk. With these types of cables, the most common use for these are Vocal Microphones and or Talkback Microphones.
Speakon –
An
unshielded two-wire cable with a much larger gauge than the other cables used
for instruments, mic’s etc. These cables carry a much
higher voltage signals. These cables can be used to connect a Mid-Top to the
Treble Amplifier. A speakon has a lock-in mechanism so if it is
accidently pulled it won’t pull out unlike a Jack. This is to prevent accidents and damage to the cable shell.
Jack to Jack – Unbalanced
A
Jack to Jack is mainly used for instruments such as Guitar’s, Bass, Keyboard’s
etc. and connects them to it’s amplifier. It has a positive wire and shielding
that serves as a ground. It is designed to carry low voltage signals. These
cables can also be used to connect Bass Bin’s to the Bass Amplifier.
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