Introduction
The CBI CABLES MLC20 Microphone Cable has been an essential addition to my audio setup. In this detailed review, I will share my experience with this product, covering its performance, durability, and overall value.
Performance
The MLC20 cable delivers outstanding performance in various audio applications. Whether I’m recording vocals or instruments, the cable consistently provides clear and crisp sound without any signal loss. The noise reduction feature ensures a clean and interference-free audio signal, contributing to a professional recording experience.
Durability
One of the standout features of the MLC20 cable is its robust construction. The high-quality materials used in the cable make it durable and capable of withstanding the rigors of frequent use. The connectors are securely attached, and the cable itself is resistant to bends and twists, ensuring a long lifespan.
Ease of Use
The MLC20 cable is user-friendly, with easy plug-and-play functionality. The connectors fit snugly into microphone jacks, and the cable’s flexibility makes it easy to maneuver and set up in different recording environments. The simplicity of use adds to the overall convenience of this product.
Pros
- Exceptional performance with clear and crisp audio.
- Robust construction for long-lasting durability.
- Noise reduction feature for interference-free recordings.
- Easy plug-and-play functionality.
- Flexible cable design for versatile use.
Cons
- The cable length may be restrictive in larger studio setups.
- Limited color options for those who prefer customization.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the CBI CABLES MLC20 Microphone Cable has proven to be a reliable and high-performing accessory for my audio recording needs. Its exceptional performance, durability, and ease of use make it a valuable investment for both amateur and professional users. While there are minor drawbacks such as the limited color options and length constraints, the overall quality of the MLC20 cable outweighs these considerations.
Armatrix –
muy buen producto relación calidad precio, quizá no sea de alta calidad pero te saca de apuros.
Hawk eye –
After a few years of on-and-off hobby music recording, using either amplifier software or a guitar amp head with a line out to record guitar parts, I decided to try recording with microphones. I recently designed, 3D printed, and built my own speaker cabinets and want to record them.
Again, I’m a on-and-off hobbyist, I’m by no means a professional or even experienced in this field of music tech. But for my means, connecting my Scarlett 2i4 to two instrument mics, these cables are working fantastically with no issues at all.
Due to the combined rust of not playing guitar much and not using my DAW lately, I’ve yet to record anything that won’t make listeners grimace, but listening to my guitar tone through my monitors, I’m liking the tone I’m getting and as far as my ears can tell, these cables aren’t negatively affecting my tone in any way.
So while I can’t speak for the reliability/clarity of these cables from a professional point of view, as a home studio hobbyist these work fine for me, and their price makes them accessible to folks that may want to try mic recording but don’t want to spend a lot on the essentials without compromising quality.
Ethan Hall –
This cable is the fort knox of cables. I have ran this thing over with my metal chair many of times, stepped on and even accidentally put my desk onto the cable. And it’s still in perfect condition. It does its job well, no static and clear audio all the time, and it has a nice weight to it. It doesn’t feel cheap at all.
My only advice to you is that you can always go longer with the length.
Rodrigo Morales –
very good
Rios –
Muy buenos cables para Karaoke
Amazon Customer –
This is a decent quality cable. It lasted me about three months of continuos use. Meaning I used it at live shows, during practice, and for recording purposes about 4-5 days a week. I take very good care of my chords wrapping them very well after each use, being careful not to step on them, and I don’t swing my microphone around or anything crazy on stage. The chord worked well for about three months and then it began to cut out and sound fuzzy after about three months. I was not extremely disappointed due to the fact that it was a 20 ft cable for very very cheap. For musicians on a budget, this cable sounds great and doesn’t not cost the amount it would for a high quality 20 ft cable. Keep in mind that it will not last as long as high quality cables and it will break at some point.
Monte Anderson –
These cables work fine for a permanent installation or for occasional use. I use these in a church setting between D.I.s and a snake, and they are never disconnected and hardly ever moved. For this application, they work just fine. I don’t know if I would count on them in higher stress situations for very long.
The cable is thinner than what you find on most XLR cables. I didn’t say they were thinner gauge than other cables, because it looks and feels to me as though the jacket is actually thinner than most, and that the conductors may possibly be similar gauge. I don’t know if that’s actually the case, but it’s just a guess on my part.
The connectors have a bit more play when plugged in on either end, and they just feel kind of cheap. The biggest issue, to me, is the strain relief. The strain relief appears as though it is made for cables of a standard thickness, while the actual cable is thinner, as mentioned earlier. The fit between the strain relief and the cable is not tight enough, and I wouldn’t be surprised to have cables fail because they get pulled out of the connector if used in a standard application. If that happened, I’d probably end up throwing the cable away, instead of trying to repair them like I do with other cables. The actual cable would be too thin to use with other connectors, and I don’t think the connectors are of high enough quality to be used to repair other cables. Essentially, they are disposable, which is reflected in the price.
Even with these issues, they earned a four-star rating from me. That is because they actually deserve it in MY application, given the reasonable pricing. I compared these to several other more expensive cables to see how quiet they were. I turned up the volume on our system and hooked the cables up, one by one, to an empty channel on the board with all the other channels muted. The noise from these cables was surprisingly average, with them louder than some, and quieter than others.
I can recommend these for low-stress applications like mine, or maybe for people who take very good care of their gear. There will be no wrapping these around your arm to pack them up, unless you feel like replacing them. Take the time to coil them.
If these sound like they will match your needs, give them a shot. The price is right.
K9rotehexe –
Got this 20 foot microphone cable from CBI Cables for my son. He has a music studio set up in the garage. I bought him some new equipment for Christmas and added this 20 foot microphone cable to the bunch. It works great, is long enough for him and he has not had any problems with it. Fits perfectly on his Microphone. Connection and sound are good. He has been using it for over a month now and has not had any problems with it. Fantastic cheap deal as an Add on! I could not say no. I am glad I got it for him.
David Lozano –
Compré este cable por su precio y por la longitud del mismo. La calidad del cable me decepcionó un poco, no se nota muy resistente. Lo recomiendo para uso en interiores.
WannaDJ –
Tuve que cancelar la compra porque nunca me llegó.
Tracy Morin –
Perfect size
Alexis F. –
Me gustó bastante, tiene buen tamaño podría mejorar en el material pero para el precio es perfecto
CD44 –
I’ve been buying these in bulk, expecting to use them for 30 days and return the bad ones until I had enough working ones for my purposes. So far, I haven’t returned any of them. They all passed inspection with my cable tester upon arrival, and passed again after 4 weeks. I now have enough of these so that my bands uses one set in the studio and a separate set live, so we don’t have to move any cables out of the studio for gigs. Thanks to the low cost, this was actually possible.
Update, May 2016: All 17 cables purchased are still in working condition. I do not treat these cables nicely, either. When setting up for gigs, I throw the wrapped cables across the stage to the general location of whatever mic it’s meant to connect to. I let fans/friends help wrap up the cables at the end, some of whom have no stage experience. I’m amazed that these have held up so well.