Twisted Pair & Star Quad XLR Cables | Which is better?

In this video, we compare the two most common types of XLR cable. The twisted pair is the most popular and the star-quad is a newer technique.
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Introduction
0:47 - Twisted Pair Overview
1:45 - Twisted Pair & XLR Connector Wiring
2:11 - Twisted Pair Benefits
2:40 - Twisted Pair Cons
3:17 - Star Quad Overview
3:52 - Star Quad & XLR Connector Wiring
4:22 - Star Quad Benefits
4:46 - Star Quad Cons
5:45 - Studio Recommendation
6:22 - Live Sound Recommendation
Final Thoughts
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[@patricklalonde4258]

I'm a newbie to cable building and this is hands down one of the most simplistic and easy to follow videos I've ever seen with this subject. Half way through I knew exactly which I needed for what I'm doing. Thank you for making this super simple to understand!!

[@GumilangParamarta]

Thank you for a clear explanation and still keeping it short! Great video🌟

[@jonnygrowlately]

thanks dude.. i got a Canare white in 6 ft like 3 or 4 years back, i needed 10 ish feet , will be purchasing two 25 footers soon... 👍👍 two thumbs up

[@paulreyes3529]

Huge thumbs up for saving me tons of cash . thanks a bunch for all your professional and hard work!

[@ΗΗΗΗΗΗ0000]

Great informative video better than those 1 million views video, great work!

[@rickgwaterman]

Your channel is so helpful. Thank you!

[@brucereisenauer8719]

what kind of twist cable in the Carne line would be best , is it the L-2t2s

[@ryanscanlan9875]

Is an unshielded star quad design good as a power cable feeding a power conditioner?

[@GawbsAndGobdaws]

Something Ididn;t know...thank you...always interested in Audio Tech

[@dansig123]

Very good job. Thank you!

[@dreamphantltd]

what brand would you point me to for mid priced cable for live sound application mostly for powered speakers.

[@r00s.]

LyxPro LCP Star Quad

[@dreamphantltd]

@@r00s. what's ur experience so far with them? Mostly in terms of Durability & Shielding from noise

[@DivineMisterAdVentures]

Ha - relating to length exactly the opposite of what I would think. It's all about external interference.