How do you wire an XLR jack?
Building the XLR Cables
- Step 1: Measure and Cut the Proper Length of Cable. ...
- Step 2: Remove the Outer Sheath. ...
- Step 3: Separate and Twist the Shield. ...
- Step 4: Add Heat Shrink and Connector Boot. ...
- Step 5: Strip the Conductors. ...
- Step 6: Place the Wire in the Connector. ...
- Step 7: Solder the Wire to the Connector.
Is XLR to jack balanced?
2 Answers. XLR typically gives you a 'balanced' connection, whereas the Jack connection is unbalanced. An unbalanced connection is very susceptible to electromagnetic interference - the mains hum you get from a guitar plugged into an amp, for example.