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First time cable maker
So i've decided i'd like to upgrade my cables and would like to make my own. I'm pretty good a soldering since I do alot of it at my day job but I'm wondering if anyone has any good tips before I order what I want. I'll probably go through Redco. All I'm looking to do is is make just a few cables to start. 4x25' xlr's and enough cable to maybe get 3x25' instrument cables and some patches too. What cable would people recommend? I'm uprgrading from Monster Cable standard 100's so i'm sure any Mogami would be better. Any help is appreciated!
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Pretty much anything Redco offers is decent from my experience. I've used Mogami light-duty cabling (much easier to coil than standard gauge) as well as the standard gauge for mic and instrument cables. I've also used their TS connectors, which are a bit cheaper, without a problem.
That cabling will work for both TRS and instrument cabling. If you're doing instrument cables you'll only need to solder one signal wire, although I usually do both for extra durability.
The only trick with mic cabling I can think of is to keep track of which wire goes to which pin, so you don't inadvertently invert the phase.
That cabling will work for both TRS and instrument cabling. If you're doing instrument cables you'll only need to solder one signal wire, although I usually do both for extra durability.
The only trick with mic cabling I can think of is to keep track of which wire goes to which pin, so you don't inadvertently invert the phase.
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Yep. It's just a difference of how many wires you're using.audiosweet wrote:So if I want to do a few patches I'd use TRS to keep it balanced and just TS for an instrument cable?
I doubt any signal losses would be appreciable at 25', although other people might tell you otherwise. More likely that you'd just increase your chances of picking up noise.standup wrote:Is 25' a little long for instrument cables? If it's not high-output (e.g. keyboard) won't you lose a little with an unbalanced run that long?
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I've been buying the house label cable and connectors from speakerrepair.com. It's not Neutrik, but a very close imported clone that's pro quality and affordable. No complaints, great prices, and a great company to work with.
It's not premium Redco/Mogami/etc., but a great option if solid and "good enough" works for you. Every once in a while they have a 15% off sale, and then the prices get even nicer.
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I've been buying the house label cable and connectors from speakerrepair.com. It's not Neutrik, but a very close imported clone that's pro quality and affordable. No complaints, great prices, and a great company to work with.
It's not premium Redco/Mogami/etc., but a great option if solid and "good enough" works for you. Every once in a while they have a 15% off sale, and then the prices get even nicer.
Aj
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