hey..
I'm about to get a new mixer with [finally] the ability to properly mic a drum kit.. only problem is, the drum booth is not very close to the control room.. [30' - 35' away]
i need to pick up a snake so that i dont have to lay down 4-7 XLR cables to mic the drums..
many have recommended HOSA as a good quality affordable snake, but theyre longest snake [XLR to xlr] is 23'
Are there any quality issues i need to know about if i get two of them and connect them together?
thanks for the info!
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I have a simular problem. I found a fellow on ebay selling chea
I have a simular problem. I found a fellow on ebay selling cheaper snakes. THe connectors are not neutrik, and I am sure the cable is not the highest quality, but I am sure your electrons will still get through.
My experience is that Hosa means molded unrepairable plugs. Pro
My experience is that Hosa means molded unrepairable plugs. Proco has better plugs with soldering I can inspect and repair if necessary. If you have the money, a custom snake is not really that much more than a prefab, but it seems like you probably need a 50' 8 channel XLR which is very standard.
These people have a great reputation, hand made cables, and low
These people have a great reputation, hand made cables, and low prices.
I had at least 3 road managers recommend them.
So I decide to try them out, I bought 2 50ft MIDI cables, they were under $50 each, star-quad, with metal connectors, all 5 pins sonnected, hand soldered.
Check them out. No I dont work for them!!!
Sorry my link didnt stick. http://www.best-tronics.com/guitar-c
Sorry my link didnt stick.
You're talking about a fixed installation with the cables routed
You're talking about a fixed installation with the cables routed through ducts in the walls, right? Don't use a stage snake, especially one that is too short so you have to join it, and if you were to go that route, I think I would use a make other than Hosa.
For a fixed installation, you would do better to get a wall-mounted studio box and run individual cables back to the control room. That way you get the length right and also could include a couple of returns for headphones without worrying about crosstalk and breakthrough.