Sunday, April 30, 2017

Are these XLR cables the same?

I'm purchasing a Rode Reporter Omnidirectional mic and need an XLR cable to plug them into my Nikon D5100. I only have 2 choices online:

"Sescom SES-TR-153 Female XLR to RA 3.5mm 1/8 Pro DSLR Mic Cable,"

one is no name brand

"3M XLR 3 Pin Female to Right Angle 1/8" 3.5mm Stereo Jack Mic Audio Cord Cable"

The price difference is 100. Will they both be compatible with the Rode Mic? Should I go with the more expensive one? Are these XLR cables the same - 1

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