Mixer to DAW Patch Cables to buy?

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Hey All,

I'm in desperate need of some good patch cables for my mixer to my daw--I would be using the inserts of the mixer for this, so I'll need 1/4" male to RCA male.

I've heard something in the past about either needing the 1/4" end to be stereo or plugged in halfway. I've tried both scenarios with adapted mono and stereo RCA to 1/8" (to 1/4") cables and the results have been fine, other than that of the mixer's minimal hiss.

I've heard some bad things about Hosa cables, but I've also heard good things. I happen to know they make snakes for this specific need.

Any advice? I need a quick and easy solution, without spending a fortune.
 
Alexbt said:
I would be using the inserts of the mixer for this, so I'll need 1/4" male to RCA male.
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Alexbt said:
Well, not completely...

I was actually wanting to get something like this.
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That isn't an insert cable.

An insert cable will allow the signal to exit the mixer, go through an outboard effect, then re-enter the same mixer channel that it came out of. The cable looks like a regular 'Y' cable but functions differently.
 
I'm not using it as an insert though. I'm just using it as a method to patch audio from one place to another...
 
Alexbt said:
I'm not using it as an insert though. I'm just using it as a method to patch audio from one place to another...
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Well than maybe you can rephrase the original post that says you will be using the inserts of the mixer.
Alexbt said:
I would be using the inserts of the mixer for this
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Maybe I'm missing something??
 
Are you returning to the same mixer channels that brought the signal to the DAW?
 
No. I'm simply using the mixer insert jacks as outputs so I don't need to deal with the mixer's bus configurations and so on. The inserts also provide less noise than the other outputs.

I will probably also pick up some separate preamps at some point. In any case, I was simply a bit concerned on the Hosa brand.
 
I've got one of those old Hosa snakes around here. used it with my Darla20.

They're okay. Mine had a couple channels go dodgy after a year or two.

I hate those sealed plastic connectors. Gimme Neutric or Switchcraft.

That said, I was cleaning stuff up around here yesterday and couldn't throw that damned snake out. Figured I'll make it into a 1/4 > 1/4 unbalanced snake someday.
 
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