Up sides of XLR I/O on signal processors....

[thedude400]

So most of my rack gear (compressor, effects, etc) all have XLR I/O but I really haven't had much use for them. I just use the TRS. I don't think any of them have pre's built and aren't AES/EBU so what good do they do since XLR tends to be a standard on all of these units?

 

[petermiller]

trs and xlr are both balanced connections, at least in this application. The main reason for the use of xlr especialy in a portable rig is that they lock into place. Thus not having to search through the back of the rack when you find that something has come unplugged. Also another reason is that they connect ground first so if you are fishing around connectiong things and OOPs you left the amp and speakers on you will not in most cases get that $#%^&$$^ pop and so on. Plus they are a lot sexier

 

[xstatic]

Most higher end consoles do not use 1/4 " anyhow. A lot of things are xlr.

 

[thedude400]

So in this particular application all they really are (in a round about way) are a snobs' TRS? just the smarter more reliable way to go?

 

[xstatic]

Functionally they just work better. But, they take more space and are a little more expensive. A lot of cheaper units just don't have them because the majority of the users do not need or want them with cheaper units.

 

[jkokura]

Along with the above statements, I'd also add that they're there to give you options as well...it's a selling feature that allows people who use either TRS or XLR in their studios - makes it more functional for more people.

Jacob