Rack guys: Best cables to use for a rack?

[Audioholic]

balanced cables are tip, ring and ground, this helps for longer run cables from getting noise interduced by canceling it out

Unbalanced cables are tip and ground, this is fine for short runs. In fact alot of gear use unbalanced outs, such as the axe, if you are using 1/4 cables from the output, it is an unbalanced output. It has a balanced xlr output as well. No real need in using all balanced cables for such short run, doesn't really have much to do with adding a ground loop in.

Mogami cables are nice, however, overpriced. I mean really, don't go breaking your bank just for all mogami cables when really, I have had no issues or noticable noise using cheaper cables. I also have mogami cables, but like I said, the others have worked just fine.

I believe there was an actual study on whether or not all this high end cable debate was really worth it. evidence goes both ways.

 

[verderacer]

I dislike George L cables for racks as you can create ground loops too easily if you use their connectors. Mogami and Canare are the industry standard.

http://www.redco.com/shopdisplaycategor ... ment+Cable

I agree 100% on the Canare and Mogami.

In regards to George L's cable I have heard mixed results. I have never been a fan of the mechanical 1/4 ends, chemical (solder) connections are best.

 

[glpg80]

as far as lifted grounds, ive seen guys use nylon washers on the front screws of their racks to lift the rack-gear itself from the chassis which could introduce slight noise.

but as for the cable and soldered ends, it depends on the guy soldering them imo.

ive built cables that were dead silent and some that get intereference so bad i tossed them. but the grade of solder i used and tools i did it with for each were on opposite sides of the talent spectrum.

mogami cables i have heard of before. but honestly, if it works, it works. reguardless if your going on tour. now needless to say im not compromising the chance of EMI interference when im chunking $2,000+ in a rack system. when your spending $600+ on components, what does .47 cents matter.

for my 5150II? shit, ill use anyones cables available reguardless their age or length. again if it works, it works.

im going to get the mogami cables and get my own ends locally. but im also going to ask to use the high dollar solder and soldering tip to make sure the connections are solid and pristene. again im not saying it for prevention purposes, ive seen what shitty soldering can do to a good cable first hand back when i first started out

 

[verderacer]

, ive seen what shitty soldering can do to a good cable first hand back when i first started out

A bad solder job is usually better than a good mechanical connection usually. Conductivity is king...

I use nylon washers myself that I got from ACE hardware of all places and it works perfect for lifting my rack gear off the chassis. Reducing induction is a good thing.

 

[zepman]

NOTHING touches these babies for the price($50.00) and even twice the price IMO.
Core One X2

 

[david simpson]

I used all Evidence Lyric with swithcraft ends.....it sounds great...totally quiet...

 

[david simpson]

 

[DannyM]

cyndicate changes gear often....not sure he wants to spend money on custom length EA cables.

 

[cyndicate]

cyndicate changes gear often....not sure he wants to spend money on custom length EA cables.

WAY TOO OFTEN But one thing for sure is I am keeping my Mark IV, 4th time is a charm

 

[cyndicate]

Nice wiring job!

 

[Sacha]

I wouldn't use solderless if you play live. Why even risk having one fail at the wrong time?

If you are on a budget Mogami and Canare work great, otherwise I would reccommend Evidence Monorail or Lava ELC.

 

[White_Van]

Could I see the front of that please?

 

[cyndicate]

Could I see the front of that please?

+1

 

[zepman]

I wouldn't use solderless if you play live. Why even risk having one fail at the wrong time?

If you are on a budget Mogami and Canare work great, otherwise I would reccommend Evidence Monorail or Lava ELC.

Properly designed and installed solderless are not going to fail you

 

[verderacer]

I used all Evidence Lyric with swithcraft ends.....it sounds great...totally quiet...

Agreed, nice job...

Kind of hard to tell but which switchcraft ends are you using?

 

[django5]

I get mine from this guy http://stores.ebay.co.uk/ANR-Guitar-Acc ... Leads.html
He uses Van Damme cable with Neutrik jacks, fully soldered, but at a fraction of the price of Lava Cables. I think he ships to the US to.

 

[Zachman]

I'll probably be needing a buttload of short cables soon for hooking up the rack with everything, probably within 1' to 5'. Any suggestions on cables to get where it wont cost me too much and not suck?

Going to probably need more than 10

Basically hooking up

AxeFX
Rackmount Mark IV
Mesa 20/20
GCX Switcher

 

[verderacer]

Thanks Zachman for posting that. I lost that sheet some time ago and it has a ton of useful info...

 

[Zachman]

Thanks Zachman for posting that. I lost that sheet some time ago and it has a ton of useful info...

I love your avatar...

 

[verderacer]

Thanks Zachman for posting that. I lost that sheet some time ago and it has a ton of useful info...

I love your avatar...

Hmmm.... I wonder why

Nice lookin rig yourself !