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

[Roman Sowa]

I prefer the most Amphenol jacks:
1/4'' - ACPM-GN
3.5mm - KM2P
They have nice rubber gasket strain relief, so 2.5mm cable is fully covered

IMHO they are better than anything Swtchcraft makes, and I dare to say 
even better than classic Neutrik NP2C, although I'd still use NP2C in 
combat, as they seem most sturdy. Haven't tried NP2X since NP2C was 
obsoleted though.

Roman

W dniu 2026-09-05 o 18:44, Jimmy Moore via Synth-diy pisze:
> 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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