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WTB: bantam patch cables (approx 30x around 2' length)
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Mon Jan 19, 2015 7:08 pmby EvLoutonian
Hi,
I need 20 or 30 patch cables to get started on my bantam bay setup, lengths around 2 feet look like they'd do the trick for the most part.
Is anyone looking to offload some, or make a recommendation on best quality to price ratio on the more econo end of the spectrum?
THANKS!
Re: WTB: bantam patch cables (approx 30x around 2' length)
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Mon Jan 19, 2015 7:15 pmby EvLoutonian
Re: WTB: bantam patch cables (approx 50x around 2' length)
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Mon Jan 19, 2015 10:11 pmby Senad
I bought one of these lots
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/24-Pack-TT-B ... 5aff7affacSeems to be a tad cheaper than the Hosa ones, but mostly use Canare atm.
They'll be some busy bays with 50 chords plugged in
You must have lots of outboard....
Re: WTB: bantam patch cables (approx 30x around 2' length)
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Mon Jan 19, 2015 10:29 pmby EvLoutonian
Oh, yeah, sorry - probably more like 30x, but I suspect there may be times when I'd need more..
I'm still working it out as I've never actually had a patchbay system in my studio before.
(changed quantity to 30x in the thread title now)
Lee Cardan also recommended that place which you've linked to..
What does the quad wiring achieve in this case? THANKS!
Re: WTB: bantam patch cables (approx 30x around 2' length)
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Mon Jan 19, 2015 10:32 pmby EvLoutonian
ah, just saw an explanation in the description:
"Four stranded cores form the double balanced pairs which minimizes cable's loop area between twists of the conductor. Compared to other two core cables, this star quad cable can reduce susceptibility to electromagnetically induced noise."
Re: WTB: bantam patch cables (approx 30x around 2' length)
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Mon Jan 19, 2015 10:50 pmby bennybanana2
I've got quite a few of the same type in the ebay link above..had them working for a couple of years now with no problems whatsoever. Also have Neutrik branded 100% problem free as well, but they were more expensive.
Re: WTB: bantam patch cables (approx 30x around 2' length)
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Tue Jan 20, 2015 11:35 amby Senad
Hey Evan, I remember you talking about setting the p'bay up. How far have you come, what gear are you wiring in etc....?
I've just wired whatever I could fit onto 1, 96 pt bay for the time being, and still looking for another bay or 2 to be able to bring everything onto them for max flexibility.
I think you were wondering about the ground programming etc in that other discussion...?
I have a Redco dsub bay and it's got ground programming. I just half normal most of my connections and have grounds as "isolated" on everything.
I don't have mics and mic pre inputs on the bay. Just go straight in via an xlr panel.
That ebay mob seems to be the cheapest. You could probably make your own with some better quality connectors and cable for that much money or a bit more.
The only thing was, when I looked into making some myself, that most of the connectors available had crimping connection for the sleeves and I don't have a crimping tool, nor have I ever made cables using one....
Let us know how you go...
Re: WTB: bantam patch cables (approx 30x around 2' length)
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Tue Jan 20, 2015 3:55 pmby Paul Maybury
The JDS promotions ones on ebay are fine. I've been using (abusing) mine for something like 8 years now. Not one failure.
Paul
Re: WTB: bantam patch cables (approx 30x around 2' length)
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Tue Jan 20, 2015 4:26 pmby EvLoutonian
Thanks guys .. Sounds like the way to go!