[sdiy] [semi-ot] making patch cables with thin console cable.

[Mike Bryant]

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I suspect the recommendation will be heat shrink tubing + neutrik jacks

If you are using the best cable, why would you not use the best jacks ? 🙂
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Sent: 05 September 2026 17:44
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Subject: [sdiy] [semi-ot] making patch cables with thin console cable.

I got a great deal on a spool of mogami w2944, so time to revive the patchbay project.   This is console wire, so has a very thin OD of about 2.54mm:

https://mogamicable.com/category/bulk/console/#gsc.tab=0

I foresee this causing some challenges with audio jacks that are designed around much beefier wire.

I'm curious if anyone had suggestions for preferred (1/4") connectors for this kind of thing.  I have a samson S-patch plus, so no TT or bantam jacks for me just yet.

I suspect the recommendation will be heat shrink tubing + neutrik jacks. I would love to hear what you think.

jimmy

PS: if anyone has some spare jacks or heat shrink you would be interested to sell, let me know!


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