XLR or 1/4" to RCA Cables

**Peter De Smidt** · **12-29-06, 07:02 PM**

The BFD guide recommends getting cables that go from RCA to 1/4 or XLR plugs instead of using adaptors from Radio Shack, or elsewhere. Anyone have a good source for these cables? Is there any reason to prefer XLR over 1/4", or vice versa?

**brucek** · **12-29-06, 07:57 PM**

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Is there any reason to prefer XLR over 1/4", or vice versa?

No.... brucek

**Otto** · **12-29-06, 10:13 PM**

I prefer the look, positive fit and locking mechanism of the XLR. However, I don't think there is any technical reason that one would sound or perform better than the other.

**Sonnie** · **12-30-06, 01:05 AM**

I had bluejeancables.com build some 1/4" to RCA for me and they were very reasonable... nothing real fancy. I believe apature.com will build some as well and they are very reasonable.

**baniels** · **01-02-07, 12:30 PM**

I just ordered this, this, and this from samash.com. It is obvious that I got a BFD for Christmas?

**brucek** · **01-02-07, 12:41 PM**

Hopefully you're aware of the midi issue with the BFD. Maybe your unit has the new software..

brucek

**baniels** · **01-02-07, 12:54 PM**

Yeah. I was reading that this morning. I'm going to check the version this evening. I have other uses for the MIDI-USB cable - so it isn't a total loss if the issue isn't ever resolved.

**baniels** · **01-02-07, 03:27 PM**

Checked the version. I also have 1.3 -- bummer.

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