XLR-TRS What's the difference?

[knightknife]

I was just wondering what the difference between an XLR hook up and a TRS hook up was. On the back of some monitors it has two hook ups, one is and XLR and the other is a TRS. Is on better than the other?

 

[slowmotion]

I was just wondering what the difference between an XLR hook up and a TRS hook up was. On the back of some monitors it has two hook ups, one is and XLR and the other is a TRS. Is on better than the other?

Not really. XLR/TRS = just different types of connector. Both should carry a balanced signal which is what you really want in the end, connectors be damned.

XLR are kinda better in a live environment, because they click in and "lock" (at least the better ones do) and are less prone to being accidentally knocked loose... not really an issue for monitors methinks.

 

[knightknife]

alright thanks!

 

[Armistice]

You need to ensure if you're using the TRS "hook up" as you describe it, that you're using a balanced cable if you want a balanced connection.

If you're talking studio monitors in close proximity to whatever's feeding them in the signal, it may not make much difference.

Cheers