XLR can ground the hot tip when plugging in, while TRS won't. Else both same three conductor balanced cords, afaik. Edit IMO, XLR are sturdier. Polar pretty much nailed it. I prefer XLR for exactly ...

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Let’s face it, audio can be a somewhat intimidating thing to the layperson. The likes of complex audio interfaces required for traditional high-quality XLR microphones has led to a rise in USB ...