Hi,
So I'm thinking about making a snake. But mainly I'm really needing some longer cables. I know how to make them but I'm struggling trying to find a place that sells like cable and XLR plugs in bulk or cheap packages.
Where would I find Bulk cable and XLR Plugs?
i did find this but they only sell cheap cable.
https://www.cablesforless.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=282
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I don't get too worried about lower end cables for live work, bu
I don't get too worried about lower end cables for live work, but if you're recording I'd be a lot more careful. All of my "good" cables are ho-made from Canare L-4E6S star-quad with a 95% braided shield. Mogami is also very good stuff.
I buy connectors and cables from Full Compass
IMHO, buying the cheapest crap you can find is a mistake. I buy
IMHO, buying the cheapest crap you can find is a mistake. I buy Neutrik or Switchcraft connectors at about $3 each. I prefer Neutrik, but the Switchcrafts are sometimes less expensive. Consider getting a variety of colored heat shrink tubing and color-coding the ends of your cables.
admittedly they dont look all that together.... but just a quick
admittedly they dont look all that together.... but just a quick look at the bulk mic cable ... doesnt look all that bad... oxygen free... 95% sheild... but there's nothing about the capacitence... and that's a little troubling for me.... cant remember was the price that good??
http://www.redco.com/default.asp
i havent used these guys myself but have heard good things.... YMMV