Scott Fraser wrote:
Every single mic cable I've ever owned that had neutrik XLRs on the
ends
has failed - somebody steps on the conector, the plastic screw-on
strain relief cracks, and the connector falls apart. I stopped using
them after a couple of dozen, so I've probably only owned about 30
connectors that broke.

Every one? You're not exagerrating for effect here? Every single one of
30 Neutrik-equipped cables you've owned has broken? Brother, either you
got some seriously bad luck, or this is a case of incomprehendable user
misuse.

Scott Fraser


It seems that there is more than a little hyperbole being thrown around
on this subject. I like the Neutriks, in general. I like the
Switchcrafts as well. I've had 'some' trouble with both. I do like
that the inserts on the Switchcrafts are available separately. I've
fixed a lot of A3F's (and a few A3M's--but they don't break as often)
cheaply by replacing those.

I'm waiting for a 'bullet proof' XLR; which is both extremely durable
and easy to install/service. I don't think it exists, so I'll deal with
what's available.

I don't see any need to get upset about it; or making up wild stories (a
bulldozer? I'd like to see that one...maybe on soft ground, but....) to
support my decision.

jak