How to make 1/4 to XLR AES Cable?

[touched1]

Thanks to all who helped me with my first batch of cables. I could not have done it without your help. I am much more confident than when I started.

I now need an AES cable to go from my 1/4" patch bay (punched down from a db25 connection) to an XLR connection on my soundcard. I'd prefer not to spend money, and I have plenty of cable and connectors here already.

I am having trouble finding any sort of instructions on making AES cables. Is the wiring different? Is the gauge of the cabling different? Would a plain on balanced XLR to 1/4 TRS cable work?

The quality of the signal will not be mission critical, I will be sending the signal via toslink from the soundcard to a MacBook Pro for RTA monitoring and no more, if there are drops or hiccups it would not be the end of the world.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

[Nate Dort]

Is the wiring different? Is the gauge of the cabling different? Would a plain on balanced XLR to 1/4 TRS cable work?

No.
Yes, usually AES cable is slightly thicker, and it's "110 Ohm" cable.
Yes, for short runs (~15 feet or less).

[RefD]

Belden 1874A might be a good choice for the cable.

[touched1]

Thanks for the quick responses guys.
I got up and running with some cables I had laying around. I'll make some custom cables for the job later.