Is this worth paying extra for?

[Jarred Jones]

I have to buy an XLR cable for recording two things: 1. In a studio for voiceovers and 2. For recording on set film audio.

However, I don't know which of these to get. Both are very highly reviewed and both have VERY different price points.

The cables in question:

Mogami Gold Studio 15 Microphone Cable Quad Conductor
http://www.amazon.com/Mogami-Gold-St.../dp/B0002E1P30

GLS Audio 25 foot Mic Cable
http://www.amazon.com/GLS-Audio-Cabl.../dp/B003JJQMD8

Is one really worth 3X the other one in terms of quality? Would either of them be appropriate for BOTH studio and on set film work?

Thank you for reading.

 

[David W. Jones]

Most of the cables I don't make myself are Mogami Gold. They are good quality and have a lifetime warranty. I have no experience with the GLS brand. Is it worth paying more for the Mogami? That's something only you can decide.

 

[BigLu]

Id much rather buy 2 of the lesses expensive one for a backup and for whom knows where youll need it. Its still cheaper if you do that.

Its gonna rock on just fine
dont play that extra cash flow thats nuts.

all the best.

 

[David W. Jones]

Well the GLS uses cheap Neutrik knock off connectors, while the Mogami uses real Neutrik connectors which are of a much higher build quality. I usually spool my own cables, and use Neutrik connectors. Both Mogami and Canare make a good high quality cable.

 

[Marc Wielage]

I'd say don't get either. Markertek routinely sells cables made with Canare Star-Quad wire and Neutrik connectors, and their prices are maybe a buck a foot. I get mine made locally by Pro Audio LA, which does custom cables inexpensively. I think the shielding on Star Quad makes it a top performer on sets, where there's always the potential risk of RF interference, hum, and noise.

 

[Chris McKechnie]

These have worked great for me: http://www.monoprice.com/Search/Index?keyword=XLR