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Post by Johnkenn on Aug 19, 2022 21:11:53 GMT -6
Looking for xlr and trs cables. Any suggestions? Gonna need longer runs than I’ve had before 15-25 ft.
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Post by spindrift on Aug 19, 2022 21:14:30 GMT -6
Line level? Fixed install or mobile use? If it’s line-level and fixed install, something as simple as Hosa will sound identical to any expensive magic hi-fi cable.
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Post by ericn on Aug 19, 2022 21:15:09 GMT -6
Looking for xlr and trs cables. Any suggestions? Gonna need longer runs than I’ve had before 15-25 ft. Cheap generic cable isn’t bad Just make sure they use real Neutrik or Switchcraft ( I am such a geek that both are in my auto correct) because cheap connectors are just a pain. Remember there is no real standard for the size of XLR pins! |
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Post by ragan on Aug 19, 2022 21:38:09 GMT -6
How cheap? I’d just have Redco make you what you want.
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Post by ragan on Aug 19, 2022 21:38:55 GMT -6
I’ve gotten cheap connectors and some unbalanced instrument cables off Amazon before that are very fine and serviceable. GLS maybe.
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Post by sean on Aug 19, 2022 21:52:33 GMT -6
LyxPro is probably the best quality/build cables I’ve found for the price. And the Roadhog stuff as well.
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Post by jcoutu1 on Aug 19, 2022 22:58:07 GMT -6
Pro Co excellines are decent mids. GLS are decent for the low end. Tried a couple of the others in Amazon and didn't care for them.
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Post by seawell on Aug 19, 2022 23:28:47 GMT -6
Search “worlds best cables” on Amazon. Lame name I know…haha…but they have multipacks of 25 feet in mogami, canare & gotham. Good quality and about half the price of what a 25 foot mogami costs on Sweetwater, etc…
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Post by vintagetubelug on Aug 20, 2022 0:07:29 GMT -6
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Post by wiz on Aug 20, 2022 0:24:48 GMT -6
Perhaps a stage box from your apollos inputs out to a point in the room and then your existing mic cables?
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Post by spindrift on Aug 20, 2022 6:35:33 GMT -6
A lot of my cable preferences come down to durability, the “hand” of the cable when wrapping, along with how easy it is to terminate quality Neutrik connectors to it.
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Post by pouletdegrains on Aug 20, 2022 17:47:58 GMT -6
I highly recommend Sommer Cable with Neutrik connectors from Thomann. Premade cables from them are expensive but Sommer cables by meter are great value for money IMHO.
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Post by Omicron9 on Aug 20, 2022 18:05:18 GMT -6
An alternative suggestion here.... I make my own. I buy bulk cable (Mogami 2534) and Neutrik connectors from Redco. Hakko soldering station. Better cables than I can buy, and they're totally serviceable if they ever need repair, tho none have after almost 20 years of constant service. Far less $ than you'll pay for pre-made cables. Plus you get the added bonus of inhaling solder smoke for hours!  -09 |
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Post by indiehouse on Aug 21, 2022 6:12:05 GMT -6
Search “worlds best cables” on Amazon. Lame name I know…haha…but they have multipacks of 25 feet in mogami, canare & gotham. Good quality and about half the price of what a 25 foot mogami costs on Sweetwater, etc… Holy smokes. Just did a price comparison and I can get a pre-made 25’ Mogami XLR cable with Neutrik connectors from 'Worlds Best Cables' for the cost of materials and shipping from Redco. Why would I ever build my own cable again? |
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Post by Johnkenn on Aug 21, 2022 11:08:11 GMT -6
Ended up rearranging my setup and was able to reuse all my old cables. I’ll need som really long ones for the sidecar though.
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Post by ericn on Aug 21, 2022 11:12:11 GMT -6
Ended up rearranging my setup and was able to reuse all my old cables. I’ll need som really long ones for the sidecar though. If your going to be running multiple cables to the sidecar I would probably go with a snake with a couple of extra conductors in case you add more gear. |
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Post by wiz on Aug 21, 2022 17:55:09 GMT -6
Ended up rearranging my setup and was able to reuse all my old cables. I’ll need som really long ones for the sidecar though. I want photos of the new digs... |
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Post by Johnkenn on Aug 21, 2022 18:06:08 GMT -6
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Post by wiz on Aug 21, 2022 18:18:33 GMT -6
So awesome
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Post by drbill on Aug 21, 2022 19:58:04 GMT -6
Ended up rearranging my setup and was able to reuse all my old cables. I’ll need som really long ones for the sidecar though. If your going to be running multiple cables to the sidecar I would probably go with a snake with a couple of extra conductors in case you add more gear. ^^^^^. ABSOLUTELY! I never run "individual" cables. Haven't for years and years. Snakes all day every day. I'd much rather have some overkill along with a "neatness" factor that individual cables can't give. My $0.02. Nice looking room @johnkenn |
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Post by drbill on Aug 21, 2022 19:59:00 GMT -6
Nice....but you need more gear!!! And cables!!!  |
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Post by ericn on Aug 21, 2022 20:05:29 GMT -6
If your going to be running multiple cables to the sidecar I would probably go with a snake with a couple of extra conductors in case you add more gear. ^^^^^. ABSOLUTELY! I never run "individual" cables. Haven't for years and years. Snakes all day every day. I'd much rather have some overkill along with a "neatness" factor that individual cables can't give. My $0.02. Nice looking room @johnkenn I was just advising a guy the other day who knows how to solder and was in a similar situation to JK and had a 10 foot run to buy 17 feet of 24 ch snake he only needs 10 right now but I know he will use the rest! |
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Post by jcoutu1 on Aug 21, 2022 20:32:29 GMT -6
Dude. Looks dope. I'm jealous. |
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Post by notneeson on Aug 21, 2022 21:08:44 GMT -6
Dude. Looks dope. I'm jealous. Rad. |
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Post by Johnkenn on Aug 21, 2022 22:11:26 GMT -6
Nice....but you need more gear!!! And cables!!! Still in flux, but getting there. It’s a mess and I realized I still don’t show the sidecar. Here’s a thing I realized after plotting all this stuff out. You have to have access to all this stuff - so when you get a sidecar that has idk - a huge amount of RUs, you gotta give space for heat and for being able to get your hands in there. Man, this has been interesting really plotting out where my hardware should go. i.postimg.cc/qM21k53q/F8671-ABA-F289-4-F17-8473-F92-A9-D670-D4-F.jpg |
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