I'm still in the process of getting started w/ my analog setup, and obviously, cables are gonna be one of my biggest financial pitfalls if I were to buy them retail
I understand the importance of high quality cable, but MAN, they rape your wallet. And running a patch bay setup, even with just 8 tracks is quite an endeavor, as far as cables are concerned.
So, I think I'll turn to ebay for the cable side of things. Now, I want to get all the same brand/type of cables, for consitency's sake.
The lowest prices ones I see are HOSA snakes. The only downside I know of is the rubber jackets, and the lack of fixability should they break. (but then again, I'm not gonna be yanking them around TOO much. It won't be a live sound rig.) Thoughts?
I have also entertained the idea of buying connectors and cable in bulk, and making my own. But I know that my soldering skills are questionable, and I don't want inconsistencies to affect the sound of those cables. Thoughts?
Any other brand of cables which are low cost, but high quality? er, in between?
Thanks!!
-callie-
I understand the importance of high quality cable, but MAN, they rape your wallet. And running a patch bay setup, even with just 8 tracks is quite an endeavor, as far as cables are concerned.
So, I think I'll turn to ebay for the cable side of things. Now, I want to get all the same brand/type of cables, for consitency's sake.
The lowest prices ones I see are HOSA snakes. The only downside I know of is the rubber jackets, and the lack of fixability should they break. (but then again, I'm not gonna be yanking them around TOO much. It won't be a live sound rig.) Thoughts?
I have also entertained the idea of buying connectors and cable in bulk, and making my own. But I know that my soldering skills are questionable, and I don't want inconsistencies to affect the sound of those cables. Thoughts?
Any other brand of cables which are low cost, but high quality? er, in between?
Thanks!!
-callie-