Patch leads

[J.G. Wong]

Hi

    Using modulars creates a constant need for patch cables.

   I use 3 grades of cable according to application.

The first is Spectraflex and other premium for critical links in real
important work

For heavy use in everyday situations I make patch leads from Mogami lo
noise and 100ohm cable (digital) with Neutrik plugs.  very reliable,
flexible and serviceable. You could probably get away with cheaper 2
conductor cable but the flared end Neutriks are very impressive.

For everyday use I went out and bought a couple of Mackie cable kits.  I
have them hanging on 2 big cable trees so whe I need one I'm never out. 35
mono and 2 stereo (I think)  they are molded two broke right away the rest
are chugging along.  For 9 out of 10 every day uses these are fine.

Fiveman

Tony Allgood wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> Anyone know the best way to get hold of economical patch leads. I don't
> mind doing them myself, but what cable is best used for flexibility and
> reliability?
>
> I priced up 25 cables with swicthcraft jacks and VanDamme cable, and I
> could hear my bank manager groaning from 16 miles away. So, I went for
> the ultra-cheap option of unspecified jacks from Rapid Electronics and
> RG58 cable, but even that hurts in when I need 25 of them.
>
> No wonder, I always went for prepatched synths in the past. What does
> everyone else use?
>
> Regards,
>
> Tony Allgood  Penrith, Cumbria, UK
>
> New: midiDAC midi-cv convertor now in
>
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