What is the best XLR mic cord?

monster cables are fantastic. i definitely recommend them for any and all microphone uses!

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GLS Audio 25ft Mic Cable Patch Cords - XLR Male to XLR Female Black Microphone Cables - 25' Balanced Mike S...

5 PACK of Professional Series Noise Free Mic Cables. They have a thick, high quality, flexible rubber jacket. They are heavy duty Noise Free "True Balanced LO-Z" and have 3 pin XLR connectors on each end. These cables have dual insulated copper co... read more...

GLS makes nice XLR's. These are heavy duty and very rugged, durable. The transmit sound without adding any of their own.... very clean signal.

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AUDIO TECHNICA AT8314-25 Premium Cable Microphone Cable

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Audio Technica=great sound equipment! These cables are fantastic for the money. There is no signal degradation or distortion whatsoever. Very clear sound.
I use two of them for some live shows I do and i am very happy with their cost vs. performance ratio!

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MONSTER CABLE RED S100-M-20 Microphone Cables (20 ft)

MONSTER STANDARD® 100 PROFESSIONAL ;MICROPHONE CABLE ; PRECISION XLRS ; TWISTED-PAIR CONSTRUCTION REDUCES AUDIO BANDWIDTH DISTORTIONS FOR BETTER CLARITY ; 92% COVERAGE COPPER-BRAIDED SHIELD REJECTS RFI & EMI FOR A LOWER NOISE FLOOR & INCREASED RES... read more...

Nice to have the long length.

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NADY XC-50 50' XLR Microphone Cable

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i wanted to offer this as a suggestion in case you are looking for length, like for live performance. Surprisingly nice sounding for the price, and over all they feel well made and strong.
The plug itself doesn't seem as tough as some other, more expensive xlr's, but it certainly does the job and makes pretty sounds!