We're picking up a Yamaha MG24/14 mixer soon. It has XLR outs on the mains. There are 1/4" returns on the snake. Are there any reasons that I shouldn't just splice a female XLR on to the returns cables in place of the 1/4" to go to the amps?

That Yammy should have 1/4" outs for the mains as well.

Or just pick up a couple of adapters http://www.audioadapter.com/Audio-Adapters-Phone-Plug.html .

Best, Paul

Hey Griff,

I swear I'm not stalking ya!

http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/support/rear_panel/mixers/index.html

It looks like there is no mains out in XLR...

'Drew

Absolutely not, but don't splice them, replace the TRS connectors with XLR. Just make sure you solder them properly, putting tip to pin 2 and ring to pin 3.