AH!-a thread about cables...very cool.
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One thing I would like to add about cables,is that while short cables are best,there are some good alternative methods to running longer cables in situations were it is a must to do so.
The ideal set up for running cables over long distances,primarily starts with the source-as for instance,a mixer.
Specifically a mixer that has balanced outputs-via a two conducter configuration within the mixer itself.
XLR cables are best,but TRS cables(2 ring 1/4 phono plugs) work very well also.
With distances beyond say,10 or 12 feet,using a further upgraded cables is paramount for quiet operation.
More specifically, balanced cables with gold contacts,thick strands of metal with good dialectric properties that are housed in oxygen free shielding,will give you the most noise free operation.
In my personal experience,I have found the Planet Waves cables to be some of the best cables on the market that are reasonably priced.
They are used with high quality materials & what makes them unique is that they have compression rings on the ends of the cables for a snug fit that protects your audio jacks on your equipment.
They are built very solid and they have a lifetime guarantee.
I use nothing but Planet Waves cables & they have dramatically improved the overall quality of my studio & my home theatre set up-I LOVE THESE CABLES!!
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They are not that easy to find,as they are not as commonly carried by as many retailers as some other brands,but they are well worth tracking down,because these cables are unrivaled in quality for the price,in my opinion.
Thom