M-Audio field recorder 1/4" to XLR

[bcgood]

I plan on purchasing the M-Audio II Field recorder which has two 1/4" inputs with 48 volt. In order to connect my mic to the unit I'll need an adapter. I can either connect an adapter that has a 1/4" male on the front and an XLR female on the back or I can connect with a cable that is 1/4" male on one end and XLR female on the other. Is one solution better than the other? What do you suggest oh wise ones?

Thnx

[JGP]

1st it must be 1/4 trs. I'd use the cable because that big adapter hanging off the recorder could easily cause it's destruction.

[bcgood]

That was the same thing that the sales person at Guitar Center suggested. They have Mogami cables that have 1/4" male on one end and XLR female on the other. Why do you suggest trs?

[bexarametric]

1. Sleeve: usually ground
2. Ring: Right-hand channel for stereo signals, negative phase for balanced mono signals, power supply for power-requiring mono signal sources
3. Tip: Left-hand channel for stereo signals, positive phase for balanced mono signals, signal line for unbalanced mono signals

TRS can supply the power needed. It also has low noise.

[bcgood]

The Mogami are TRS so that's what I'll go with. Thanks for the info guys.