Re: 2-channel snake suggestions

"Zigakly" <no@xxxxx> writes:

>> I admit that what I do for this sort of thing is to use two mike cables
>> that are coiled together. They uncoil down at the same time, and I
>> wrap them up together when I strike. It's not much more work than
>> laying out a 2-channel snake, and you can split them apart into two
>> cables in a pinch if you need that.

>I do the exact same thing for room recording mic pairs, just tape them
>together 1' from each end, and they wrap/unwrap fine. I've also had a
>surprising number of incidences where 30' is just right, 25' wouldn't be
>enough, and 50' would be a pain in the ass.

Indeed. All my cables are oddball lengths (20, 30, 45, 60, 70, 115,
singles; 75' 4-channel and a pair of 135' 8 channels), suited to my review
of a number of regional venues and situations and then working in them. So
far, things have been just right! Woo hoo! (Except the current desire for
some paired pups.)

I appreciate the idea of rolling my own 2 chan cable (no pun), but have a
few minor reservations (aesthetics, consistent tangle-free/pinch and grab-
free ease of wind/unwind, that sort of thing). Cost may win out, though.

Thanks for the suggestions.

BTW -- anyone want some Belden 1805F 8 chan AES-EBU snake? I've got about
200 feet left. I'll make you a good deal. It is foil shield and therefore
should be handled with some care (but it is snake designated and lays out
quite well). It's only 13 pf/foot. That 135 feet has minimal sonic impact.

Frank Stearns
Mobile Audio

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