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December 8th, 2010AUDIO – CONTENT VS. QUALITY
In 1997, musician James Taylor, and his recording engineer Frank Filipetti, won a Grammy Award for best engineered album “Hourglass”. The big surprise was that this album was recorded in James Taylor’s living room. The explosion through the recording industry could be heard around the world. Now anyone could produce a ‘world class’ recording virtually anywhere.
Of course, the CD produced in the band’s garage is nothing new. It only proves that “content is king”. But perhaps we should add a corollary to that: “Content is king, and quality makes it sell.” In these days of MP3 players and low-bit rate downloads, it is amazing what low quality levels are acceptable to many listeners. But, even if we assume that 20% of the audience will listen regardless of the quality, that leaves a lot of audience who might also listen if the quality of the material, and the quality of its delivery, improved.
So quality still matters. It’s just that getting to that top level is now a lot easier (and a lot cheaper) than it used to be. Just note that condenser microphones, that a decade ago were rarely available below US$1,000 are now routinely available for US$199 or even less.
Are they the same? No, of course not. The question really is, can that $199 model be good enough for your project? Will it last on the road with abuse it might get? How well does it work outdoors as well as indoors? And a thousand similar questions. You might well end up back at the $1000 model just because you can’t afford to have a mic fail during your next recording or stage performance.
And this also applies to the cable between that microphone and the preamp or mixer. And don’t be confused: microphone cables, or any other cable, is just as technologically advanced as the device it is plugged into. And, like links in a chain, your signal quality is limited only by that weak link. And if that weak link is cable then, shame on you, because that’s the cheapest link to fix. You just have to know what to choose.
For analog microphones, there are really three basic choices: ruggedness, low noise, and performance. We’ll look at the first two of these factors and determine just what that cable would look like. The third, performance, will be the subject of a following column.
RUGGEDNESS
The most rugged microphone cables currently are made with rubber. These are very rare cables. You might think the cables you are currently using are made with rubber. It is very likely you would be wrong. There are formulations of PVC that look and feel like rubber, but are nowhere near as rugged. If you want to know for sure, just check with the manufacturer. You can also do a simple test. Get three feet of rubber-jacketed cable (such as Belden 8412) and tape three feet on a floor. Next to it tape three feet of any other cable you wish. Now find an office chair with metal wheels and go over these cables, back and forth, for a few minutes. If you know someone considerably heavier than you, have them go back and forth as well.
After this “torture test” un-tape the cables and look at them. Will you be surprised! The rubber cable is almost indestructible, while the PVC or other plastics, can get shredded quite easily.
LOW-NOISE
This can mean different things to different people. There is ‘shot noise’ also called ‘impact noise’ that is a common problem with guitar cables. However, that kind of noise is much rarer with professional balanced-line twisted-pair microphone cables. And the reason it is rare, is that the impedance of most professional microphones is very low, around 150 ohms, compared to guitars which are very high, up to 50,000 ohms.
More often, with mic cables, “noise” refers to EMI (electromagnetic interference) or RFI (radio frequency interference) which can easily work its way into the cable and interfere with the audio, or worse, work its way into the preamp, mixer, or console using the mic cable as a really nice “antenna”.
The way to reduce this effect is first, to run the twisted pair as a balanced line. This is what all professional audio devices already do. An explanation of balanced lines, with common-mode noise rejection, would take an entire column, and more. Goggle those terms out if you want to learn more. And one of the things you will find is that the ideal twisted pair has two wire very close to each other. (Wires close together make the noise on each wire as close to identical as possible.) This is one reason why we twist the two wires in a twisted pair, to keep them close together.
However, when you bend and flex this mic cable, the two wires in the twisted pair tend to untwist slightly. This makes them vulnerable to EMI and RFI, or to leak out the audio signals running on them to cables around them. There are two solutions to this problem.
The first solution is a very new solution and it is to stick the two wires together when they are being twisted. There is only one cable made like this, and that is Belden 1353A. It is, in fact, a single pair “data cable”, a single pair Category 5e computer cable. Now a computer cable installer would say this is crazy to have a “one-pair Category 5e data cable”, but now you understand it perfectly. If you can stick the two wires together, then no matter how you bend and flex the cable, they will stay right next to each other, and give you maximum noise rejection. In fact, the noise rejection is so good that this pair isn’t even shielded. Just stick the two wires into pins 2 and 3 inside the XLR microphone connector, and it will work just fine…with one exception. And that exception is microphones that are powered through the mic cable, “phantom powered” microphones. They need that shield to help deliver the power to run the microphone. Obviously, this unshielded cable won’t work there. But for all the self-powered microphones, dynamic, ribbon, and other designs, this cables would be an excellent choice.
The second way to reduce EMI and RFI is to have a special construction with not a single twisted pair, but four wires, something commonly called “starquad”. If you open up this cable, you will find that the four wires are in one spiral (not two twisted pairs). To use this cable, you must combine the two wires opposite each other. This then turns four wires into the two wires for your connector (pins 2 and 3 again). These starquad cables also have a shield that connects to pin 1.
How starquad gives you ultra-low-noise performance would take another entire column, but suffice it to say that the performance of this design, especially at EMI – low frequencies – is dramatic. It is especially good at 50 Hz power noise. So if you must hang microphones from a lighting grid, for instance, starquad would assure minimum 50 Hz pickup in each mic line. Just be sure that the mics themselves are resistant to 50 Hz interference.
About the Author
Steve Lampen has been with Belden for 19 years and currently is Multimedia Technology Manager and Product Line Manager for Entertainment Products. He has an FCC Lifetime General License (formerly an FCC First Phone License) and is a BICSI Registered Communications Distribution Designer. His latest book “The Audio-Video Cable Installer’s Pocket Guide” is published by McGraw-Hill.
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Rane TTM-56S Mixer 2-Channel Performance Scratch DJ Mixing Bundle with AKG P3S and Mic Cable, (6) RCA 6 Ft. Cables, and (2) Hosa 1/4 TRS to XLR M Cables $789.00
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TASCAM DP-008 8-Track Digital Portastudio $449.99
The Tascam DP008, an 8-track digital Portastudio recorder, is small enough to fit into a guitar case. The DP008 features eight tracks with built-in mixing, dedicated knobs for volume and pan for each track, plus a reverb send knob for the built-in reverb effect. The DP008 Portastudio recorder has two XLR microphone inputs with phantom power, a guitar level input and even built-in stereo mics so yo…
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Shure SM57-LC Cardioid Dynamic Microphone $146.00
A fixture in the music business, the Shure SM57 Dynamic Instrument Microphone can bee seen everywhere you look. From small clubs to 100,000 seat stadiums the Shure SM57 is renowned by everyone from legendary performers to the latest up-and-comers. What you may not have seen are the thousands of Shure SM57 Dynamic Instrument Microphones at work behind the scenes in professional recording studios ar…
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Monster AI STUDIOLINK iStudioLink 1/4-Inch Mono Female to 1/8-Inch Stereo Male Instrument Interconnect Cable $14.29
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Trans Continental Studios Making The Hit Home Recording System kit $8.95
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CBI XLR Male To XLR Male Coupler $8.95
This coupler can be used to link 2 mic cables together. It features 3-pin male to male connectors.
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Shure Sm57 Mic Six Pack With Cables & Stands $699
This mic package gives you 6 Shure SM57 dynamic mics, 6 Musician’s Gear MS-220 tripod mic stands with fixed booms, and six 18′ Gear One XLR microphone cables. Shure SM57 MicrophoneOne of the most popular professional instrument and vocal microphones of all time, the Shure SM57 dynamic mic is a reliable, natural-sounding performer, night after night. Its durable, bulletproof design stands up to road travel and abuse. It’s perfectly at home in the studio too. Wide frequency response (40Hz-15kHz) and tight cardioid polar pattern are ideal for close-in miking of speakers.Musician’s Gear MS-220 Tripod Mic Stand with Fixed BoomThe MS-220 Tripod Microphone Stand has a thread adapter and tubular legs. Its adjustable height from floor to top thread is 35″ to 61-7/8″. The 30-1/4″ fixed boom is not adjustable.Gear One XLR Microphone CableFor serious-minded musicians, Gear One’s XLR cables have the strength and durability to withstand more than everyday use. Since your cable is your sound, this XLR mic cable’s superior wiring allows your signal to be quiet, eliminating frustrating hums, buzzing, and crackles.Includes:6 Shure SM57 mics6 Musician’s Gear MS-220 tripod mic stands6 Gear One 18′ XLR mic cablesSM57 MicrophoneUsed widely in studios as well as on stageContoured frequency response for clean, instrumental reproduction and rich vocal pickupProfessional-quality reproduction for drum, percussion, and instrument amplifier mikingTight cardioid polar pattern isolates the main sound source while reducing background noisePneumatic shockmount system cuts down handling noiseSupplied break-resistant swivel adapter rotates 180Extremely durable, bulletproof designDark gray, enamel-painted, die-cast steel with a polycarbonate grille and a stainless steel screenGear One XLR Microphone Cable18′ longSturdy construction for enhanced signal and performanceFlexible mic cable design eliminates kinks and twists for a tangle-free performance in-studio and onstage
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Shure Sm57 Mic Two Pack With Cables & Stands $229
This microphone bundle gives you 2 Shure SM57 dynamic mics, 2 Musician’s Gear MS-220 tripod mic stands with fixed booms, and two 18′ Gear One XLR microphone cables. SM57 MicrophoneOne of the most popular professional instrument and vocal microphones of all time, the Shure SM57 dynamic mic is a reliable, natural-sounding performer, night after night. Its durable, bulletproof design stands up to road travel and abuse. Perfectly at home in the studio too. The SM57 mic’s wide frequency response (40Hz-15kHz) and tight cardioid polar pattern are ideal for close-in miking of speakers.Musician’s Gear MS-220 Tripod Mic Stand with Fixed BoomThe MS-220 Tripod Microphone Stand has a thread adapter and tubular legs. Its adjustable height from floor to top thread is 35″ to 61-7/8″. The 30-1/4″ fixed boom is not adjustable.Gear One XLR Microphone CableFor serious-minded musicians, Gear One’s XLR cables have the strength and durability to withstand more than everyday use. Since your cable is your sound, this XLR mic cable’s superior wiring allows your signal to be quiet, eliminating frustrating hums, buzzing, and crackles.Includes:2 Shure SM57 mics2 Musician’s Gear MS-220 tripod mic stands2 Gear One 18′ XLR mic cablesSM57 MicrophoneUsed widely in studios as well as on stageContoured frequency response for clean, instrumental reproduction and rich vocal pickupProfessional-quality reproduction for drum, percussion, and instrument amplifier mikingTight cardioid polar pattern isolates the main sound source while reducing background noisePneumatic shockmount system cuts down handling noiseSupplied break-resistant swivel adapter rotates 180Extremely durable, bulletproof designDark gray, enamel-painted, die-cast steel with a polycarbonate grille and a stainless steel screenGear One XLR Microphone Cable18′ longSturdy construction for enhanced signal and performanceFlexible mic cable design eliminates kinks and twists for a tangle-free performance in-studio and onstage
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Shure Sm57 Mic Four Pack With Cables & Stands $469
This mic package gives you 4 Shure SM57 dynamic mics, 4 Musician’s Gear MS-220 tripod mic stands with fixed booms, and four 18′ Gear One XLR microphone cables. Shure SM57 MicrophoneOne of the most popular professional instrument/vocal microphones of all time, the Shure SM57 dynamic mic is a reliable, natural-sounding performer, night after night. Its durable, bulletproof design stands up to road travel and abuse. It’s perfectly at home in the studio too. Wide frequency response (40Hz-15kHz) and tight cardioid polar pattern are ideal for close-in miking of speakers.Musician’s Gear MS-220 Tripod Mic Stand with Fixed BoomThe MS-220 Tripod Microphone Stand has a thread adapter and tubular legs. Its adjustable height from floor to top thread is 35″ to 61-7/8″. The 30-1/4″ fixed boom is not adjustable.Gear One XLR Microphone CableFor serious-minded musicians, Gear One’s XLR cables have the strength and durability to withstand more than everyday use. Since your cable is your sound, this XLR mic cable’s superior wiring allows your signal to be quiet, eliminating frustrating hums, buzzing, and crackles.Includes:4 Shure SM57 mics4 Musician’s Gear MS-220 tripod mic stands4 Gear One 18′ XLR mic cablesShure SM57 MicrophoneUsed widely in studios as well as on stageContoured frequency response for clean, instrumental reproduction and rich vocal pickupProfessional-quality reproduction for drum, percussion, and instrument amplifier mikingTight cardioid polar pattern isolates the main sound source while reducing background noisePneumatic shockmount system cuts down handling noiseSupplied break-resistant swivel adapter rotates 180Extremely durable, bulletproof designDark gray, enamel-painted, die-cast steel with a polycarbonate grille and a stainless steel screenGear One XLR Microphone Cable18′ longSturdy construction for enhanced signal and performanceFlexible mic cable design eliminates kinks and twists for a tangle-free performance in-studio and onstage
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Shure Sm57 Mic Five Pack With Cables & Stands $579
This mic package gives you 5 Shure SM57 dynamic mics, 5 Musician’s Gear MS-220 tripod mic stands with fixed booms, and five 18′ Gear One XLR microphone cables. Shure SM57 MicrophoneOne of the most popular professional instrument/vocal microphones of all time, the SM57 dynamic mic is a reliable, natural-sounding performer, night after night. Its durable, bulletproof design stands up to road travel and abuse. It’s perfectly at home in the studio too. Wide frequency response (40Hz-15kHz) and tight cardioid polar pattern are ideal for close-in miking of speakers.Musician’s Gear MS-220 Tripod Mic Stand with Fixed BoomThe MS-220 Tripod Microphone Stand has a thread adapter and tubular legs. Its adjustable height from floor to top thread is 35″ to 61-7/8″. The 30-1/4″ fixed boom is not adjustable.Gear One XLR Microphone CableFor serious-minded musicians, Gear One’s XLR cables have the strength and durability to withstand more than everyday use. Since your cable is your sound, this XLR mic cable’s superior wiring allows your signal to be quiet, eliminating frustrating hums, buzzing, and crackles.Includes:5 Shure SM57 mics5 Musician’s Gear MS-220 tripod mic stands5 Gear One 18′ XLR mic cablesShure SM57 MicrophoneUsed widely in studios as well as on stageContoured frequency response for clean, instrumental reproduction and rich vocal pickupProfessional-quality reproduction for drum, percussion, and instrument amplifier mikingTight cardioid polar pattern isolates the main sound source while reducing background noisePneumatic shockmount system cuts down handling noiseSupplied break-resistant swivel adapter rotates 180Extremely durable, bulletproof designDark gray, enamel-painted, die-cast steel with a polycarbonate grille and a stainless steel screenGear One XLR Microphone Cable18′ longSturdy construction for enhanced signal and performanceFlexible mic cable design eliminates kinks and twists for a tangle-free performance in-studio and onstage
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Shure Sm57 Mic Three Pack With Cables & Stands $339
This mic package gives you 3 Shure SM57 dynamic mics, 3 Musician’s Gear MS-220 tripod mic stands with fixed booms, and three 18′ Gear One XLR microphone cable. Shure SM57 MicrophoneOne of the most popular professional instrument/vocal microphones of all time, the SM57 dynamic mic is a reliable, natural-sounding performer, night after night. Its durable, bulletproof design stands up to road travel and abuse. It’s perfectly at home in the studio too. Wide frequency response (40Hz-15kHz) and tight cardioid polar pattern are ideal for close-in miking of speakers.Musician’s Gear MS-220 Tripod Mic Stand with Fixed BoomThe MS-220 Tripod Microphone Stand has a thread adapter and tubular legs. Its adjustable height from floor to top thread is 35″ to 61-7/8″. The 30-1/4″ fixed boom is not adjustable.Gear One XLR Microphone CableFor serious-minded musicians, Gear One’s XLR cables have the strength and durability to withstand more than everyday use. Since your cable is your sound, this XLR mic cable’s superior wiring allows your signal to be quiet, eliminating frustrating hums, buzzing, and crackles.Includes:3 Shure SM57 mics3 Musician’s Gear MS-220 tripod mic stands3 Gear One 18′ XLR mic cablesShure SM57 MicrophoneUsed widely in studios as well as on stageContoured frequency response for clean, instrumental reproduction and rich vocal pickupProfessional-quality reproduction for drum, percussion, and instrument amplifier mikingTight cardioid polar pattern isolates the main sound source while reducing background noisePneumatic shockmount system cuts down handling noiseSupplied break-resistant swivel adapter rotates 180Extremely durable, bulletproof designDark gray, enamel-painted, die-cast steel with a polycarbonate grille and a stainless steel screenGear One XLR Microphone Cable18′ longSturdy construction for enhanced signal and performanceFlexible mic cable design eliminates kinks and twists for a tangle-free performance in-studio and onstage
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Shure Sm57 Mic Six Pack With Cables $629
This microphone package gives you 6 Shure SM57 dynamic mics and 6 18′ Gear One XLR microphone cables. Shure SM57 Microphone One of the most popular professional instrument/vocal microphones of all time, the SM57 dynamic mic is a reliable, natural-sounding performer, night after night. Its durable, bulletproof design stands up to road travel and abuse. Perfectly at home in the studio too. The Shure mic’s wide frequency response (40Hz-15kHz) and tight cardioid polar pattern are ideal for close-in miking of speakers. Gear One XLR Microphone Cable For serious-minded musicians, Gear One’s XLR cables have the strength and durability to withstand more than everyday use. Since your cable is your sound, this XLR mic cable’s superior wiring allows your signal to be quiet, eliminating frustrating hums, buzzing, and crackles.Mic Pack Comes With: 6 Shure SM57 mics 6 18′ Gear One XLR microphone cables Shure SM57 Microphone Used widely in studios as well as on stage Contoured frequency response for clean, instrumental reproduction and rich vocal pickup Professional-quality reproduction for drum, percussion, and instrument amplifier miking Tight cardioid polar pattern isolates the main sound source while reducing background noise Pneumatic shockmount system cuts down handling noise Supplied break-resistant swivel adapter rotates 180 degrees Extremely durable, bulletproof design Dark gray, enamel-painted, die-cast steel with a polycarbonate grille and a stainless steel screen Gear One XLR Microphone Cable 18′ long Sturdy construction for enhanced signal and performance Flexible mic cable design eliminates kinks and twists for a tangle-free performance in-studio and onstage
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Shure Sm58 Mic Six Pack With Cables & Mic Bag $629
This Shure package provides you with 6 of Shure’s most popular vocal microphones: the SM58, with 6 20′ Gear One XLR cables, and a Musician’s Gear MB-6 6-space mic bag.Shure SM58 microphoneThe Shure SM58 unidirectional (cardioid) dynamic vocal microphone is designed for professional vocal use in live performance, sound reinforcement, and studio recording. It has a tailored vocal response for a sound which is popular worldwide for singing or speeches. A highly effective, built-in spherical filter minimizes wind and breath “pop” noise. A cardioid pickup pattern isolates the main sound source while minimizing unwanted background noise.Rugged construction, a proven shock-mount system, and a steel mesh grille ensure that even with rough handling, the SM58 will perform consistently,outdoors or indoors.MB-6 6-space Musicians Gear Microphone BagThe 6-space Musicians Gear Microphone Bag is a fully padded nylon carrying bag that securely holds up to six microphones. Includes adjustable shoulder strap.Gear One Mic CableFor serious-minded musicians, Gear One’s XLR cables have the strength and durability to withstand more than everyday use. Since your cable is your sound, this XLR mic cable’s superior wiring allows your signal to be quiet, eliminating frustrating hums, buzzing, and crackles.SM58Performance tested, industry standardUniform cardioid pickup pattern for maximum gain before feedback and excellent rejection of off-axis soundTailored frequency response specifically shaped for vocals, with brightened midrange and bass roll off to control proximity effectAdvanced pneumatic shock mount system that minimizes transmission of mechanical noise and vibrationSteel-mesh grille and enamel-coated metal construction resist wear and abuseEffective built in pop-filter reduces undesirable wind and breathe noiseFurnished with zippered storage bag and break-resistant stand adapterExtremely durable under the heaviest useShure quality, ruggedness, and reliability MB-6 6-space Musicians Gear Microphone BagFully paddedSecurely holds six micsZippered pouch holds cables and other gearGear One Mic CableSturdy construction for enhanced signal and performanceFlexible mic cable design eliminates kinks and twists for a tangle-free performance in-studio and onstage
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Shure Sm57 Mic Three Pack With Cables $309
This mic package gives you 3 Shure SM57 dynamic mics and 3 18′ Gear One XLR microphone cables. Shure SM57 MicrophoneOne of the most popular professional instrument/vocal microphones of all time, the SM57 dynamic mic is a reliable, natural-sounding performer, night after night. Its durable, bulletproof design stands up to road travel and abuse. Perfectly at home in the studio too. Its wide frequency response (40Hz-15kHz) and tight cardioid polar pattern are ideal for close-in miking of speakers.Gear One XLR Microphone CableFor serious-minded musicians, Gear One’s XLR cables have the strength and durability to withstand more than everyday use. Since your cable is your sound, this XLR mic cable’s superior wiring allows your signal to be quiet, eliminating frustrating hums, buzzing, and crackles.Includes:3 Shure SM57 mics3 18′ Gear One XLR microphone cablesShure SM57 MicrophoneUsed widely in studios as well as on stageContoured frequency response for clean, instrumental reproduction and rich vocal pickupProfessional-quality reproduction for drum, percussion, and instrument amplifier mikingTight cardioid polar pattern isolates the main sound source while reducing background noisePneumatic shockmount system cuts down handling noiseSupplied break-resistant swivel adapter rotates 180Extremely durable, bulletproof designDark gray, enamel-painted, die-cast steel with a polycarbonate grille and a stainless steel screenGear One XLR Microphone Cable18′ longSturdy construction for enhanced signal and performanceFlexible mic cable design eliminates kinks and twists for a tangle-free performance in-studio and onstage
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Shure Sm57 Mic Four Pack With Cables $419
This microphone package gives you 4 Shure SM57 dynamic mics and 4 18′ Gear One XLR microphone cables. Shure SM57 MicrophoneOne of the most popular professional instrument/vocal microphones of all time, the SM57 dynamic mic is a reliable, natural-sounding performer, night after night. Its durable, bulletproof design stands up to road travel and abuse. Perfectly at home in the studio too. The Shure mic’s wide frequency response (40Hz-15kHz) and tight cardioid polar pattern are ideal for close-in miking of speakers.Gear One XLR Microphone CableFor serious-minded musicians, Gear One’s XLR cables have the strength and durability to withstand more than everyday use. Since your cable is your sound, this XLR mic cable’s superior wiring allows your signal to be quiet, eliminating frustrating hums, buzzing, and crackles.Includes:4 Shure SM57 mics4 18′ Gear One XLR microphone cablesShure SM57 MicrophoneUsed widely in studios as well as on stageContoured frequency response for clean, instrumental reproduction and rich vocal pickupProfessional-quality reproduction for drum, percussion, and instrument amplifier mikingTight cardioid polar pattern isolates the main sound source while reducing background noisePneumatic shockmount system cuts down handling noiseSupplied break-resistant swivel adapter rotates 180Extremely durable, bulletproof designDark gray, enamel-painted, die-cast steel with a polycarbonate grille and a stainless steel screenGear One XLR Microphone Cable18′ longSturdy construction for enhanced signal and performanceFlexible mic cable design eliminates kinks and twists for a tangle-free performance in-studio and onstage
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Shure Sm57 Mic Two Pack With Cables $209
This microphone package gives you 2 Shure SM57 dynamic mics and 2 18′ Gear One XLR microphone cables. Shure SM57 MicrophoneOne of the most popular professional instrument/vocal microphones of all time, the SM57 dynamic mic is a reliable, natural-sounding performer, night after night. Its durable, bulletproof design stands up to road travel and abuse. Perfectly at home in the studio too. The Shure mic’s wide frequency response (40Hz-15kHz) and tight cardioid polar pattern are ideal for close-in miking of speakers.Gear One XLR Microphone CableFor serious-minded musicians, Gear One’s XLR cables have the strength and durability to withstand more than everyday use. Since your cable is your sound, this XLR mic cable’s superior wiring allows your signal to be quiet, eliminating frustrating hums, buzzing, and crackles.Includes:2 Shure SM57 mics2 18′ Gear One XLR microphone cablesShure SM57 MicrophoneUsed widely in studios as well as on stageContoured frequency response for clean, instrumental reproduction and rich vocal pickupProfessional-quality reproduction for drum, percussion, and instrument amplifier mikingTight cardioid polar pattern isolates the main sound source while reducing background noisePneumatic shockmount system cuts down handling noiseSupplied break-resistant swivel adapter rotates 180Extremely durable, bulletproof designDark gray, enamel-painted, die-cast steel with a polycarbonate grille and a stainless steel screenGear One XLR Microphone Cable18′ longSturdy construction for enhanced signal and performanceFlexible mic cable design eliminates kinks and twists for a tangle-free performance in-studio and onstage
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Shure Sm57 Mic Five Pack With Cables $529
This mic package gives you 5 Shure SM57 dynamic mics and 5 18′ Gear One XLR microphone cables. Shure SM57 MicrophonesOne of the most popular professional instrument and vocal microphones of all time, the Shure SM57 dynamic mic is a reliable, natural-sounding performer, night after night. Its durable, bulletproof design stands up to road travel and abuse. It’s perfectly at home in the studio too. Wide frequency response (40Hz-15kHz) and tight cardioid polar pattern are ideal for close-in miking of speakers.Gear One XLR Microphone CableFor serious-minded musicians, Gear One’s XLR cables have the strength and durability to withstand more than everyday use. Since your cable is your sound, this XLR mic cable’s superior wiring allows your signal to be quiet, eliminating frustrating hums, buzzing, and crackles.Includes:5 Shure SM57 mics5 18′ Gear One XLR microphone cablesShure SM57 MicrophoneUsed widely in studios as well as on stageContoured frequency response for clean, instrumental reproduction and rich vocal pickupProfessional-quality reproduction for drum, percussion, and instrument amplifier mikingTight cardioid polar pattern isolates the main sound source while reducing background noisePneumatic shockmount system cuts down handling noiseSupplied break-resistant swivel adapter rotates 180Extremely durable, bulletproof designDark gray, enamel-painted, die-cast steel with a polycarbonate grille and a stainless steel screenGear One XLR Microphone Cable18′ longSturdy construction for enhanced signal and performanceFlexible mic cable design eliminates kinks and twists for a tangle-free performance in-studio and onstage
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Musician’s Gear Xlr Microphone Cable 10 Pack $49.99
Durable, flexible 20′ Lo-Z mic cables feature a male XLR plug on one end and a female on the other.
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