What cables do I need?

**EricSartor** · 07-13-2010, 12:48 PM

I plan on buying the CAD Premium 7-Piece Drum Microphone Pack, but nowhere does it specify what sort of cables I would need for them and it doesn't come with any. Seeing as there are a few different kinds of mics in that pack, I assume I won't need seven of the same cables, but I could be wrong. Could someone take a look at them and let me know what sort of cables I will need/what kind of input jacks they'll need (so I know what to look for in an audio interface)?

**funkyruss** · 07-13-2010, 01:46 PM

XLR cables are what you need- 7 of them. Almost all audio interfaces will have XLR as their connectors- ANY mic that does not have xlr connectors is a piece of trash and is to be avoided.
You will need either a USB cable or a Firewire cable to connect your interface to the computer.

**funkyruss** · 07-13-2010, 01:48 PM

Condenser mics require something called phantom power, which is run through a couple of the pins on the XLR cables. Dynamic mics do not require this power. Make sure your interface has phantom power, or your condensers will not work.

**pastor_bob** · 07-13-2010, 03:07 PM

Well, this thread is done. You nailed it funkyruss!

**Riouel** · 07-13-2010, 04:05 PM

xlr transmit better then 1/4 input so all they have say xlr female and male and you have to buy a mixer whith min 8 xlr conection 12 is better
you have room for more mic after like hihhat ride 2 on the snare etc ...
good luck in your project and send us some track