Got new Audio/Midi Interface, now for cables, any help?

If you are handy with a soldering iron make them just the length you need. I use Mogami Mogami W2549 for all my balanced hookup or mic cables.

Here is a link to where I get the cable, they have the ends there also.

http://www.markertek.com/SearchProduct.asp?item=2549&off=14&sort=prod&skuonly=0&search=mogami&pagesize=20

These plugs look nice..

http://www.markertek.com/SearchProduct.asp?item=NP3X&off=152&sort=prod&skuonly=0&search=Neutrik&pagesize=20

Canare Star Quad, Mogami Neglex, doesn't really matter, both are good quality.

Making it yourself is probably the best way to go. I haven't bought a pre-made cable in 10 years.

If you can't find either in the UK, maybe you can find Gepco or Beldin mic cables. They are a fine substitute. All have similar price and performance stats.

Don't you have a musicians friend equivalent in the UK? I know there is a couple of big stores there on line. IMHO making your own cables is a pain, there is such a huge choice out there (low medium and high quality) in all kinds of lengths - many with a lifetime warranty.

I would rather leave the soldering to someone who does it day in day out (or a machine) Trying to do a neat job over and over with good clean solder joints and nice trimming etc.... forget it. e.g. I just bought some Audio Technica mic cables for stage use (premium series with genuine Neutrik connectors) and there is no way I could have made them for the same price!

Most 'mid range' 'name' brands are fine for hobbyist's (I've always found Hosa to be perfectly acceptable for many applications example).

Just keep the lengths as short as poss. and use balanced when able. There are some special situations where you might find yourself doing some soldering, I don't know what kind of set up you are planning.

Good luck

I used to use these guys at one time: http://accessories.musiciansfriend.com/product/AP-Audio-APC12S-12-Stereo-Patch-Cable-10Pack?sku=420205

I'm sure you can get 'em in the UK somewhere. That's 32 plugs to solder! I'm sure you have better things to do with your time!!

That Canford site looked like they had some good stuff but it was really hard to find stuff 'cos of the web site layout!

These for example: http://www.canford.co.uk/Products/43-9506.aspx
although very expensive! I saw some cheaper ones there but can't find them now.

I know the difference between speaker cable & instrument cable. But I feel that this knowledge has made me dangerous! I need ¼" unbalanced from my audio card to my mixer external in. WHat type of cable should I use?

Will this do the job: http://www.zzounds.com/item--MONMSLM are there better choices? Thanks.


EDIT: Also, what type of cable do I use from my mixer main outs to my active monitors? Again, ¼" unbalanced is what I need, but is a std instrument cable what I need or something else?

Anyone?

I don't think anyone here will want to get involved in any discussion about Monster Cable products. Just use standard instrument cables from Cordial or similar.

To the OP, take a look at the Thomann site. 6 TRS cables 300mm long for UKP 8.50!

Here's a link.

Thanks. My mixer has balanced main outs, but the control room & studio outs are both unbalanced. My aux send & returns are unbalanced too, which is more of a challenge.

The unbalanced cables I've seen seem to be more expensive than balanced. Probably because they need more shielding. Anywho, I'll probably pick some up at zzounds.

I have some monster cables. Are they good? Bad? Ugly??

Where's the best place to buy cables?