[sdiy] preferred shielded cable, connectors

[Tim Parkhurst]

So what's the deal with the shield connection on 'store bought' patch cords?
Do they connect it at both ends? I've always heard that you should only
connect the shield at one end of the cord to prevent ground loops. Now,
perhaps this isn't as important when you're patching between modules in one
system...right? (since all the modules in a case are going to be sharing a
common ground through the power supply anyway) But this DOES become an issue
when patching from one piece of equipment to another (synth to mixer, for
example)...right?

Tim (right?) Servo
"Imagination is more important than knowledge." - Albert Einstein

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> -----Original Message-----
> From: jeff brown [mailto:guitaricon at comcast.net]
> Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2004 6:04 AM
> To: DIY SYNTH
> Subject: Re: [sdiy] preferred shielded cable, connectors
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "jeff brown" <guitaricon at comcast.net>
> To: "DIY SYNTH" <synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl>
> Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2004 9:51 PM
> Subject: Re: [sdiy] preferred shielded cable, connectors
> 
> 
> > > What kinds of shielded cable do
> > > you all like to use, and where do you buy yours?
> >
> > I rarely use sheided cable in my 10v p-p modular stuff.
> >
> Oops - I should probably calrify this. I don't use sheilded cable IN my
> modules.
> PATCH CORDS however are a diferent matter. I buy them from
> http://a2zcables.site.yahoo.com/a2zcables/ because I hate making cables
and
> they have them in 8 packs of assorted pretty colors for cheap.
> 
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