Is it bad to step on audio cables?

Is it bad to step on cords such as XLR's or quarter inch's? I don't mean TV cables, I mean real audio equipment.

The simple answer is yes. Any time you step on a cable, it risks breaking a core, or tearing the insulation/shielding. With professional quality cables, they are usually a bit more robust. They also make cables that are for temporary or open floor installs, that have extra protection to avoid breaks. The other issue is that you can put strain on the connectors, and damage them, if the cable is tight, or stepping on it pulls them. So basically, you should avoid stepping on audio cables as much as possible, but an occasional step most likely won't hurt them.

Guitar Equipment : XLR Guitar Cables

PR. - XLR MALE & FEMALE PLUG FOR SPKR/INSTRUMENT CABLE $6.95

BLK - XLR MALE & FEMALE PLUG FOR SPKR/INSTRUMENT CABLE $6.95

1.5ft Pro-Audio XLR Female to 1/4in Male Cable $11.99

XLR 10ft Mogami 2552 Project/Home Studio Mic Cable w/Neutrik Blk&Gold connectors $17.99

10pcs 3 pin XLR Audio Cable Connector MIC Male Jack $16.90

FURUTECH FA-220 XLR Audio Interconnect Cable Pair 1m $49.99

1/8" 3.5mm Stereo TRS Audio to Dual Male XLR Cable Connect iPod iPhone 2m,8XM $18.80

1/8" 3.5mm Stereo TRS Audio to Dual Male XLR Cable Connect PC Notebook 2m,8XM $18.95

5x 1/8" 3.5mm Stereo TRS Audio to Dual Male XLR Cable Connect PC Notebook 2m,8XM $78.00

1/8" 3.5mm Stereo TRS Audio to Dual Female XLR Cable Connect PC Notebook 2m,8XF $18.78

5PC 1/8" 3.5mm Stereo TRS Audio to Dual Female XLR Cable Connect PC Notebook 8XF $79.00

Premier Series XLR Female to RCA Male 16AWG Cable-1.5ft $9.89

Pro Co Y Mic Cable Female XLR-2 Male XLR 1 Ft $39.99

Premier Series XLR Female to RCA Male 16AWG Cable-3ft $12.89

Premier Series XLR Female to RCA Male 16AWG Cable-6ft $53.89

Premier Series XLR Female to RCA Male 16AWG Cable-10ft $18.89

Premier Series XLR Female to RCA Male 16AWG Cable-15ft $21.89

New 20 foot XLR mic microphone cable cables 3 pin M-F $8.45

6PC 10FT RCA MALE TO XLR FEMALE LINK CABLE $24.66

Premier Series XLR Female to RCA Male 16AWG Cable-25ft $25.89

Premier Series XLR Female to RCA Male 16AWG Cable-35ft $32.89

10,1/4" Male Right Angle to XLR Female Cable 5m,609A $120.00

2,1/4" Male Right Angle to XLR Female Cable 5m,609A $24.99

Premier Series XLR Female to RCA Male 16AWG Cable-50ft $38.89

Heil*PR35+FREE 20FT XLR Cable* PR-35 Dynamic Mic NEW $244.99

3m Microphone Mic Link Extension Cable Cord Adapter USB Male To XLR Female C875 $13.90

10pcs 3-pin XLR MIC Male Jack Audio Cable Connector $16.90

MICROPHONE CABLE (6 METRE) XLR (FEMALE) TO XLR (MALE) $15.73

3m Microphone Mic Link Extension Cable Cord Adapter USB Male To XLR Female C875 $13.50

GRUNDIG GDSM331 RARE VINTAGE STEREO DYNAMIC MICROPHONE PAIR INCLUDING XLR CABLES $123.67

TELEFUNKEN TD25 VINTAGE DYNAMIC CARDIOID GUITAR AMP MICROPHONE IN BOX+XLR CABLE! $123.67

15ft XLR 3P Female to 1/4" Stereo Microphone Cable $6.19

SENNHEISER MD430 RARE VINTAGE DYNAMIC MICROPHONE INCLUDING XLR ADAPTER CABLE! $82.17

HOT LINE MICROPHONE HI Z XLR - 1/4" MIC CABLES CORD CABLE CORDS WIRE 6 METER 20' $17.99

Carvin C3XLR 3 Foot XLR Balanced & Shielded Microphone Cable Male & Female NEW $16.00

PEIKER TM61 VINTAGE GERMAN CARDIOID DYNAMIC MICROPHONE WITH XLR ADAPTER CABLE! $103.75

XLR 3 Pin Male Plug 3.5mm Audio Stereo Jack Cable 3M $2.51

RCF MD2602 VINTAGE ITALIAN CARDIOID DYNAMIC MICROPHONE WITH BOX AND XLR CABLE! $123.67

Carvin C50XLR-6 Set of 6 50 Foot XLR Balanced & Shielded Microphone Cable NEW $199.00

RCF MD2702 VINTAGE ITALIAN CARDIOID DYNAMIC MICROPHONE WITH BOX AND XLR CABLE! $123.67

Western Electric Shielded XLR/RCA Interconnect Cable LP $49.99

Carvin C50XLR 50 Foot XLR Balanced & Shielded Microphone Cable Male & Female NEW $39.00

Carvin C100XLR 100 Foot XLR Balanced & Shielded Microphone Cable NEW $69.00

2 PACK 25 ft foot 3 pin XLR male to female mic microphone extension cable lead $14.85

2 Pack Lot 3Pin XLR Extension Microphone Mic Cable Male to Female M/F 10 ft foot $11.39

BLUE quality xlr cable gold connectors $38.00

Pro XLR male TO XLR female connect cable full length 2.5M with shielding layer $9.99

10 Pack Lot - 3-Pin XLR Extension Microphone Mic Cable Male Female M/F 10' 10ft $35.95

Pro XLR female TO 3.5mm jack connect cable full length 2.5M with shielding layer $15.99

Pair 1.5m SILTECH G5 SQ-88B XLR Interconnect Cable $59.99

PPJX50 50 Feet 12 Gauge Professional Speaker Cable .25 in. to XLR Male $31.06

3m Microphone Mic Link Extension Cable Cord Adapter USB Male To XLR Female C875 $13.75

3 PAK 25' HOT WIRE MIC CABLES XLR-XLR FREE SHIP SAME DAY! $28.95

Hosa EBU020 20Ft AES/EBU XLR Male-Female Audio Cable $19.49

Carvin SNK16P Conventional 100 ft 16 Channel Cable System PA XLR Snake NEW $379.00

Cables To Go 25-Foot XLR Female/ 1/4in Male Cable $17.99

ART XConnect (XLR to USB Dynamic Mic Cable) $29.00

XLR 20ft Mogami 2552 Project/Home Studio Mic Cable w/Neutrik Blk&Gold connectors $26.99

XLR 3 Pin Male to Female Microphone Mic Extension Cable $6.39

ART XConnect (XLR to USB Dynamic Mic Cable) $29.00

Mogami Gold 8 Channel DB25-XLR Female Snake Cable 10' $219.95

Frezzi Mini Fill Dimmer with 4 Pin XLR connector / 4 foot cable $95.00

(2) 2 XLR FEMALE = XLR MALE MICROPHONE CABLE 3 FEET $30.00

UpScale Mogami Balanced XLR F to TRS Cable Blue 3 FT $24.80

Pro Co Y Mic Cable Female XLR-2 Male XLR $39.99

25-MIC-XX-SQ-VIOLET 25' XLR AmeriQuad Microphone Cable $45.00

Digigram SC147900101-B miXart 8 Balanced Analog I/O Breakout Cable XLR MIDI $23.00

FOUR 4 FEMALE XLR TO 1/4" MICROPHONE CABLES 20 FT foot $21.95

1.14m Microphone Cable XLR Male-Female Mic Patch Lead $6.90

TWO 2 FEMALE XLR TO 1/4" MICROPHONE CABLES 20 FT foot $12.99

MXL 603s Instrument Condenser Mic w/ Mic Boom Stand & XLR Cable $119.00

Mogami Gold 8 Channel DB25-XLR Male Snake Cable 10 Feet $219.95

Mogami Gold 8 Channel DB25-XLR Female Snake Cable 10 Feet $219.95

Pro Co Y Mic Cable Female XLR-2 Male XLR 1 Ft $39.99

WHIRLWIND SC48NL SPEAKER CABLE ANALYZER TESTER NL4 NL8 XLR FREE SHIPPING $145.95

3pin XLR Male to Female mic microphone audio 100 ft foot GREEN extension cable $23.95

Pro iPod 1/8 3.5 Mini Stereo to Dual XLR Male 6ft Cable $49.95

USB Microphone Link Studio Cable Lead Audio Adapter Connector to XLR Female 3m $27.66

NEUTRIK NC5FX MICROPHONE CABLE NICKEL XLR MIC CONNECTOR FEMALE $5.69

Whirlwind 3' Microphone Cable XLR MIC 03 Mic Cord New! $5.75