When connecting my Captor X to my Scarlett 4i4 do I use XLR-XLR cables or XLR-TRS? Curious as the Scarlett manual say to only connect mic level to the XLR inputs and Line level by TRS. I’m getting all sorts of conflicting info on other groups.
[Balanced] XLR-XLR carries the same signal as [balanced] XLR-TRS; just depends how ya wanna plug it into the Scarlett
I've got a couple CaptorX units - and because I've got a lot of cables, I try to keep XLR-XLR so I can identify the ends better coming through my desk and into my 8Pre
If I see TRS ends dangling around - I'm not sure if they're for a footswitch, amp switching, headphones, etc - I like keeping XLR-XLR cuz it's easier on my eyes. Some peeps dig the fact XLR also prevents current-latching issues or the possibility thereof; I just like their solid feel of connectivity.
But technically speaking - there's no difference in their connectivity if the ends are the same or not - providing they're of good quality and well made.