Balanced connection XLR microphone cables ?

I'll add a couple of things to my previous post. B&H Photo Video is an excellent place from which to purchase pro-oriented xlr cables, online. I use a pair of Mogami Gold Studio's between my Bryston cdp and my Classe preamp, and I've been pleased with them (although I haven't made any direct comparisons with high-end audiophile-oriented cables).

There was a thread here a few months ago about using inexpensive pro-oriented cables instead of much more expensive audiophile-oriented ones. As might be expected, opinions differed widely.

Regards,
-- Al

If you believe what AtmaSphere says (and we all do) the balanced configuration of wiring renders the exotic characteristics of the wire unimportant, so there is no excuse for high priced balanced interconnects. My experience supports this view.

One warning though...There are microphone cables that are actually wired as single ended although the termination is XLR. Such cables can't be used with a mic that uses a phantom power supply (via the cable).

No matter what, you can't damage your electronics with a cable.

This afternoon,I plugged in the cables and played a few cds. I know there is an increase in pre-amp gain just by switching to balanced cabling but I did notice an improvement in the mid-range and treble clarity. The bass seemed to have more definition also. The best "double sawbuck" I ever spent on my stereo! I don't think I'll miss the deoxygenated, cryogenically frozen, neutrino treated, liquid metal, pure missle grade copper cables I almost bought. Disclaimer....... all in good fun... a good sense of humour keeps me sane. Mark

Vurry nice indeed.

I use Mogami, also a Guitar Center purchase, between my CA840c and my integrated.
No problems. No complaints. I'll match them with any like cable at up to 5x the price.