As far as I know, I have tried all types of cable, all of which make the same amount of unwanted sound. The ground wire meant to protect the unbalanced cable can, at longer lengths of cable, actually act as an antenna or amplifier for surrounding noise.

Klotz MY206 is high-quality professional balanced microphone cable with PVC jacket, spiral shield and stranded copper cores.The audio cables used in a system can have a major impact on the quality of sound while live streaming and/or recording your live event production. Easy Storage – Included with every cable is a VisioSound cable tie allowing you to keep your leads neat and tidy. VisioSound cables are manufactured to the highest standards using only the very best materials, allowing the leads to deliver absolute tonal fidelity, time after time.

Sometimes people confuse balanced audio signals with left/right stereo balance, which is when audio is split into a left channel and right channel. If you're setting up for a rock concert, however, a guitar is played loudly enough to drown out distortion — even when using a longer, unbalanced cable. The added safety of the balanced cable comes at a cost, and even after you make the purchase, you still need to pair your cables with balanced mixed equipment, which can also be more expensive.

Ready for the Road - VisioSound cables have a super flexible outer PVC jacket that is noticeably thicker than most on the market. When working on tasks such as connecting a distant microphone or wiring in a high-interference area, the additional audio balancing that balanced cables provide make a huge difference. Pro Neutrik XLR Male - Balanced Jack Lead, a high-end lead with Neutrik connectors and Sommer Cable.