Glossary of Audio, Recording
and Music Terms "X"

XLR Cable – A balanced microphone cable utilizing XLR connectors. (See also “XLR Connector.”)

XLR Connector – A balanced cable connector consisting of 3 or 7 pins, most commonly used in microphone cables.

XY Miking – A coincident stereo microphone placement technique in which two cardioid microphones are placed with their heads toward each other at a 90-degree angle, and as close together as possible. (See also “Coincident Miking.”)