I used this product to record my toms directly through the mic socket of my laptop and the cable works perfectly. The sound came through without any noticeable noise and the XLR and mini jack connectors fit very well my mics and my laptop mic socket. The construction feels sturdy and the provided Thomann cable tie works very well. The only con I could mention is the length, as it was just long enough to fit my needs, but that's my own fault for miscalculating the length of the cable I'd need, nothing to do with the cable itself. All in all, a very good cable for its purpose and definitely for its price.