[sdiy] 1/8th patch cables ?

[Tom Arnold]

On Fri, Jan 06, 2006 at 05:25:01PM -0600, dustin sedlacek wrote:
>    I am looking for a good source for 1/8th patch cables. I would prefer
>    to build my own in true DIY fashion. I understand that the Blacet
>    cable kit is a bit "stiff" and not easiest to patch with.  Can someone
>    suggest something better and cheaper ? (no offence to John)

I use Beldin RG174. A 500ft roll runs around $140 or less. I find it to be 
quite flexible, yet it has a really decent shield unlike some of the cheap
audio-style ( ratshack ) cables.  
For colour coding buy some variety packs of shrinktube, and for connectors I'm
using the Neutrik 1/8" plugs because they are built like tanks and cheap.

You can probably go even cheaper on the RG174.  I got mine off the shelf at
a local store.  I specify Beldin because I know its stranded center
conductor.  The solid-core stuff is bad news, really inflexible and will
break after repeated bends.

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