the sssnake SM10BK

These cables are built fine but the outer casing is rubbery and grippy. That doesn't help it loop evenly in a nice circle when wound.

Also there's something about the stiffness of the inner conductors or the shielding which makes the cable keep its shape too much. The shape of the loop in the picture is what you're stuck with.

It's hard to explain but other 10m XLR cables I have easily wind into a nice neat loop and hang in your gathering hand. They therefore lay easily in my cable box with the others. These do not. When you're winding them after a gig you're battling them to hang nice and freely as you loop them.

Also as you do the 'under' loop, the grippy surface fights you.

It's a shame because they're good value. If you're installing them and forgetting them then they're fine but not if you want an easy install and get out.

A friend bought his first recording kit, including this cable.
It's ok, it lets signal through but nothing more :P

Cables are extremely important for your signal chain, don't be cheap about them, or your mic will end up sounding dull, thin and sibilant.

[My advice: make your own cables, soldering is very easy, the equipment cheap and soldering is a very important skill.]

If you don't want to make your own cables, you'll have to pay over 15€ for a 3m cable, I recommend Sommer and Cordial Cables and silver xlr pins (gold plated pins wear out very quickly and you end up with a zinc/random alloy contact).

It's an ok cable, don't get me wrong, but buying a proper cable will make your mic sound way more manageable and your recording life tremendously smoother and easier.

These were our go to leads when we started our band and were trying to keep costs down. They're very affordable and last a while if they are treated well. Over time the connections didn't really last but we're talking a year to 18 months here.

Pros: Very easy on the pocket, sound quality was good. they were good while they lasted for us.

Cons: Over time the connections went bad. They are a cheap lead and they have a limited lifespan.

Overall: These were great leads to start out with, especially if you are on a budget and are trying to keep costs down. Recommend for a starter lead but you'll need to spend a little more for a better quality, longer lasting lead.