XLR cables from Universal Audio gear

[baskervils]

I need to get some female XLR to 1/4" cables to run from the output of my Universal Audio 610s to my Digi 002.

Should I buy expensive cables? I'll be running Neumann mics through the 610s.

Opinions? Recommendations?

Thanks!

Rob

[Mane1234]

Some folks have some very specific opinions about this issue and it's been talked about in some other posts. You might try searching. I don't use the cheapest things that GC makes but I don't drop money on Moster Cables either.

[baskervils]

Thanks! I'll do some poking around.

Rob

[chuckfurok]

Hopefully nobody in the Tape Op community buys Moster or for that matter Monster cables. Evil company. I thought by the title of your post that Universal Audio was making cable now.

[casey campbell]

here's what to look for in a cable.

1. there's a reasonable amount of copper that connects point a to b
2. the connectors are capable to handle some road wear.
3. the connections are pre-tinned (solder wise), and the shield is braided and not twisted around the center wires. (this give's better RF and 60hz protection)
4. the outside jacket is bendable; not hardened or brittle.

if you have these elements in a cable, you are good to go no matter what people tell you.

with that said, i've had good luck with whirlwind and pro co. they are affordable and last a lifetime!

or, you could roll your own and do just fine.

also, the biggest, classic hits, were recorded on sub-standard cables. i will bet you large amounts of money none of the greats tracked with monster cable, UA, Blue, or any other "boutique" cable.

it's like those con artists that sell $500 power cables. never mind the cheap romex running in walls that connect to that $500 power cable. ho hum....

[nick_a]

i'd say google redco audio and order custom cabling from them. they'll make whatever you want and i frankly think their prices rule.

[Snarl 12/8]

http://audiopile.net/product_page.shtml

[scientist]

Your best bet is to find the most expensive cables you can and buy them. The more money you put into cables, the better they sound. It's a proven fact.

If you can find cables that cost roughly the same amount as a brand new economy car (each), you're on the right track. Don't forget to buy silk lined solid gold plated cases to keep them in. It's the only way to keep the clarity from escaping them.

[ThePitz]

If you have any interest in DIY and a tiny bit of downtime - I am a huge proponent of rolling your own. It's not only a good deal cheaper - but you then have the comfort of knowing exactly what materials went into your cables. It's also the easiest way to get cables that fit your needs EXACTLY.

It's also great to know how all that crap goes together because if they ever flark up - you know exactly how to fix 'em.

For example: My dog chewed through four of my microphone cables one day when I left them sitting on the floor. Instead of throwing all of that cable away - I bought a bunch of TRS connectors and turned the remains into a bunch of patch cables for the rack. (They sound great - dog spit is the new snake oil.)

FWIW - I buy through redco. Canare cable. Have used Nuetrik and Redco connectors. Both have held up like champs.

[Jeff White]

FWIW - I buy through redco. Canare cable. Have used Nuetrik and Redco connectors. Both have held up like champs.

+1

[cale w]

dog spit is the new snake oil.

+1

[Snarl 12/8]

Don't forget to swap out your AC outlets for these.
http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdet ... er=110-439

I wouldn't just do the outlets that your audio gear is plugged into. You've got to do the whole house to eliminate crosstalk.

While you're at it, snip off both ends of your IEC cables and put these on. Your UA's will really shine with that kind of clean juice.
http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdet ... er=110-428
http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdet ... er=110-427

[jgimbel]

Don't forget to swap out your AC outlets for these.
http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdet ... er=110-439

Have you read the reviews on that? Almost as good as the Best Snare Sound Ever thread. Well, not quite, but close.

[cale w]

http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdet ... er=110-427
Allow for 50-100 hours of break-in for best openess & transparency. Very interesting sonics that will improve any system, one order of magnitude!

Giggle. Ten to the one, bishes.