Overall:
I own a 25' Planet Waves Swivel Mic Cable XLR (Male) XLR (Female), and will use no other brand of cable. These cables are durable, provide a great connection to your equipment, and produce no noise. The gold-plated connections also guard against the corrosion that other metals are prone to, and the double-insulated / dounble-shielded cables stop hum and triboelectric noise dead in its tracks! This microphone / XLR cable also provides reliable phantom power to my gear, and I use it as an instrument output from my preamp to the sound system. Even better is the awesome innovation of a swivel plug, allowing the cable to plug into hard-to-reach places. This feature also keeps the cable out of your way, and reduces cable strain at the site of the connection. I own and use 15 Planet Waves cables of various types for performing and recording, and they deliver an awesome signal! Planet Waves guarantees all of its cables for life, and they're built to last a lifetime! These cables are well-worth the investment!