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Originally Posted by Blast9  RECAP for clarity... And to repeat what everyone has said up above...
If you are using active monitors, and they have balanced XLR inputs then it is OK to use 3 core balanced "microphone cable" - i.e. 2 conductors and a shield.
The signal will be coming from a DAW or a desk, and therefore line level.
Mic cable can handle line level signals.
If you are going from an amplifier to a passive speaker:
Does the speaker have an XLR connector? If yes, then make sure your cable is thick, as it must be capable of carrying much higher current. It should has 2 conductors for the + and - terminals.
You won't need the shield |
I totally agree. Someone mentioned before they used to use XLRs for passive back in the day, but I am trying to wrap my head around wiring a conventional XLR with anything bigger than 18 gauge (which would be really tight in itself).