XLR can ground the hot tip when plugging in, while TRS won't. Else both same three conductor balanced cords, afaik. Edit IMO, XLR are sturdier. Polar pretty much nailed it. I prefer XLR for exactly ...

While 2025 was dominated by AI discussions (and fears), there were actually some really great bright spots in the traditional ...

SVS has expanded its affordable SoundPath Series with 2 new cables that are priced far below 99% of the competition. Audio cables are a trigger for a lot of people; it’s actually understandable ...

Standard PC microphones generally provide acceptable audio quality in voice or video chat applications. However, to create high-quality recordings for business presentations or training materials, ...

Let’s face it, audio can be a somewhat intimidating thing to the layperson. The likes of complex audio interfaces required for traditional high-quality XLR microphones has led to a rise in USB ...

Black Lion Audio has announced that preorders are now available for the PBR XLR 16F DSub for studio cable connectivity.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. Microphone maker Maono has announced the launch of the ...