When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Back in my college days when PortaPaks were all the rage, one of the most helpful and practical ...

XLR is three pronged and eliminates some of the buzzing of RCA, that's all I know, although I'm interested in the topic.

We've always believed that the perceived quality boost that comes from using high-end cables is really just a trick of the mind (read: justifying the ridiculous cost of premium cables to yourself) -- ...