XLR wiring

["Mark Griswold" <>]

> Unshielded?   Yes, a lot of XLR connectors rely on the contact between the
> single phillips-head screw and the outer metal connector case to convey
> ground shielding from cable shield to recorder grounding.

> Are
> other versions of the XLR designed better?
>

Try the Neutrik brand. No set screws to lose!

Also, try unbraiding the cable shield and twisting it into two strands.
Solder one strand to pin 1 and solder the other to the case lug. Then you
won't need to mess with a jumper.




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