
The end of the cable that plugs into an audio interface or sound mixer might be an XLR connector or ¼ inch jack. The design prevents interference and noise, so the cable run can be quite long without noticeable noise. The audio cable used with an XLR microphone is usually of quite a thick diameter since it contains wires, a metal screen, and insulators. If you look at the base of the mic it will have three metal pins that connect to a female XLR connector. These microphones are usually professional quality and can be of several types, including Condenser, Dynamic, and Ribbon. What is an XLR Microphone An example of a microphone with an XLR cable connectorĪn XLR microphone is a mic that has an XLR connector.
