As I re-call connecting the shield to the shell creates a ground loop
finder.
Handy if you need ground loops.

Harry Houdini wrote:

Hi!

Just out of curiosity - does anyone know why XLR cables almost never
have the shield connected? How would it afftect things if it were
connected?

Harry

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