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Subject: Re: diy cables

From: "mate_stubb <mate_stubb@...>" <mate_stubb@...>
Date: 2003-02-18

> First, what kind of cable does one want for a modular? Ya gotcher
> "guitar cables" that are basically coax cables - a single conductor
> with a metal braided shield that is soldered to the sleeve of the
> connectors.

Yep. That's what you want.

> I've also seen two conductor, shileded cable, like Belden 8412 for
> example. I know people have used this type of cable and I can only
> assume its because they are better (since they are more $).

Nope. These are for balanced signals like mic cables.

Moe