lincol2
I am trying to get a set of XLR cables for better sound quality with speakers 20 feet away. Help in getting the right cable is appreciated.
From Denon MC4000 Dj controller with XLR output to powered Sub with XLR input/output and then to 2 powered speakers w/ xlr.
On the market there XLR cables which are: 2 pins, 3 pins, shielded, balance, microphone, speaker cables and the list goes on.
Basically connection would be from the Denon to a powered subwoofer and from the powered sub to two powered speakers.
nb: the pins on all the equipment are 3 pins.
From Denon MC4000 Dj controller with XLR output to powered Sub with XLR input/output and then to 2 powered speakers w/ xlr.
On the market there XLR cables which are: 2 pins, 3 pins, shielded, balance, microphone, speaker cables and the list goes on.
Basically connection would be from the Denon to a powered subwoofer and from the powered sub to two powered speakers.
nb: the pins on all the equipment are 3 pins.
geposted Sat 05 Dec 15 @ 4:04 pm
groovindj
You want balanced (which will be 3 pin) microphone (which will be shielded) cable.
IMO 20ft is a long way off to have your speakers.
IMO 20ft is a long way off to have your speakers.
geposted Sat 05 Dec 15 @ 4:23 pm
lincol2
much appreciated
geposted Sat 05 Dec 15 @ 4:50 pm
OldTom
groovindj wrote :
You want balanced (which will be 3 pin) microphone (which will be shielded) cable.
IMO 20ft is a long way off to have your speakers.
IMO 20ft is a long way off to have your speakers.
Ditto on the balanced 3 pin microphone cable. I'm using same for runs up to 100 feet (wedding ceremony support and remote speaker runs around corners etc). Most important thing to remember is you need to be sure you want exactly 20 feet.
If the distance from source to speakers is 20 feet-- you want 25 to 30 feet of cable (to allow your running the wires around your setup and potentially up a speaker pole. I usually go with a rule of thumb that says distance from output to input PLUS 10 feet. You can always spool up the extra lengths, but you don't want to be stuck coming up short.
As for the 20 feet away being a bit long -- yeah-- I agree-- but I'm also assuming you may have some special circumstances in mind.
geposted Sat 05 Dec 15 @ 9:22 pm
sureview
when looking at longer cables its wise to invest in better quality ones, will cost you a little more , but will be a better grade of cable and will give lower loss / better screening over long runs.
unfortunately most pre made leads will probably not tell you the grade of cable they use, you could look for branded cable such as 'musiflex'
if you do find cable that actually give you the spec then the cable conductor gauges from 26- and 20-AWG , the lower the thicker, and the signal screen will vary from 85 to 99%, pure copper is best
unfortunately most pre made leads will probably not tell you the grade of cable they use, you could look for branded cable such as 'musiflex'
if you do find cable that actually give you the spec then the cable conductor gauges from 26- and 20-AWG , the lower the thicker, and the signal screen will vary from 85 to 99%, pure copper is best
geposted Tue 08 Dec 15 @ 12:21 pm
TVD UK
i use Van Damme XLR cables cost more but quality http://www.van-damme.com/search_result.php?q=xlr+&x=9&y=28
geposted Tue 08 Dec 15 @ 12:43 pm
ClayDJ
I agree with Sureview. You should always be careful when considering speaker wire.
Microphone cable may use too small of a gauge wire. The 20ga or 18ga wire (which XLR mic wire mostly consists of), is much too small for 500 watts (+) power. Mic XLR cable is used for lower voltage signals than speakers require.
Since I am pushing over 1000 watts/channel on a tri amp system, all of my speaker cable are at least 12ga. I have made 40 foot speaker wire runs in large venues with no issues.
Also make sure you use Speakon connectors (or similar) instead of using 1/4" plugs. You'll have much better transfer of the signal at the speaker connection.
Microphone cable may use too small of a gauge wire. The 20ga or 18ga wire (which XLR mic wire mostly consists of), is much too small for 500 watts (+) power. Mic XLR cable is used for lower voltage signals than speakers require.
Since I am pushing over 1000 watts/channel on a tri amp system, all of my speaker cable are at least 12ga. I have made 40 foot speaker wire runs in large venues with no issues.
Also make sure you use Speakon connectors (or similar) instead of using 1/4" plugs. You'll have much better transfer of the signal at the speaker connection.
geposted Tue 08 Dec 15 @ 11:02 pm
OldTom
ClayDJ wrote :
I agree with Sureview. You should always be careful when considering speaker wire.
Microphone cable may use too small of a gauge wire. The 20ga or 18ga wire (which XLR mic wire mostly consists of), is much too small for 500 watts (+) power. Mic XLR cable is used for lower voltage signals than speakers require.
Since I am pushing over 1000 watts/channel on a tri amp system, all of my speaker cable are at least 12ga. I have made 40 foot speaker wire runs in large venues with no issues.
Also make sure you use Speakon connectors (or similar) instead of using 1/4" plugs. You'll have much better transfer of the signal at the speaker connection.
Microphone cable may use too small of a gauge wire. The 20ga or 18ga wire (which XLR mic wire mostly consists of), is much too small for 500 watts (+) power. Mic XLR cable is used for lower voltage signals than speakers require.
Since I am pushing over 1000 watts/channel on a tri amp system, all of my speaker cable are at least 12ga. I have made 40 foot speaker wire runs in large venues with no issues.
Also make sure you use Speakon connectors (or similar) instead of using 1/4" plugs. You'll have much better transfer of the signal at the speaker connection.
Correct me if I'm wrong please. The OP specified that although he was indeed running wire to a sub and speakers-- they are all powered. Ain't no 500 watts (+) involved. :)
geposted Wed 09 Dec 15 @ 1:03 am
ClayDJ
OldTom wrote :
Correct me if I'm wrong please. The OP specified that although he was indeed running wire to a sub and speakers-- they are all powered. Ain't no 500 watts (+) involved. :)
Correct me if I'm wrong please. The OP specified that although he was indeed running wire to a sub and speakers-- they are all powered. Ain't no 500 watts (+) involved. :)
Oops, my bad. That's what i get for not reading properly!
Mic wire would work great for powered speakers.
geposted Wed 09 Dec 15 @ 1:20 am
OldTom
ClayDJ wrote :
Oops, my bad. That's what i get for not reading properly!
Mic wire would work great for powered speakers.
OldTom wrote :
Correct me if I'm wrong please. The OP specified that although he was indeed running wire to a sub and speakers-- they are all powered. Ain't no 500 watts (+) involved. :)
Correct me if I'm wrong please. The OP specified that although he was indeed running wire to a sub and speakers-- they are all powered. Ain't no 500 watts (+) involved. :)
Oops, my bad. That's what i get for not reading properly!
Mic wire would work great for powered speakers.
Not a problem -- You had me confused there for a minute. On the other hand, I totally agree with your advice on Speakon connections plus 12 gauge speaker wire for amp+cab runs.
geposted Wed 09 Dec 15 @ 1:29 am