Best Cables for MPC

benKingsley wrote:From now on I'm going to take extra amazing care of ALL my cables-- no more hard coiling around my arm after gigs.

Wrapping it around your arm puts a twist in the cable.

Learn an over-under coiling technique, so that you are not putting twists into the cable everytime you coil it.

poundaproblem wrote:There is virtually NO difference between cables other than packaging. I personally make my own. I like not having 8' of slack hanging behind my desk lol.

I think nym posted study while ago, singal quality was checked with wire clothes hanger and expensive audio cables and results were identical

konc3pt wrote:

poundaproblem wrote:There is virtually NO difference between cables other than packaging. I personally make my own. I like not having 8' of slack hanging behind my desk lol.

I think nym posted study while ago, singal quality was checked with wire clothes hanger and expensive audio cables and results were identical

The real difference that I've noticed though is in build quality (the solder joint). Neutrik connectors have more built in stress relief for the solder points than a cheaper connector. Also, if you buy higher quality cable....or just make them yourself....you can ensure that the soldering job is top quality. This way you won't have a cold solder and end up with a crack in the solder. There's really no reason to not be using top quality stuff when you can build cable yourself for under $15 for a standard XLR.

I like to use Mogami cable and Neutrik Gold connectors.

the only way new cables are going to improve your sound is if your old cables were damaged or if you have extraordinary environmental conditions requiring extra shielding.

don't believe me? have someone test you on it. leave the room, have someone choose between 2 different cables (cheap and expensive) then come back in blindfolded. play a song and write down which cable you think is being used. repeat this 10-20 times.

when you're done, marvel at how inaccurate you were and at the magic of confirmation bias

Cables matter. Do not completely cheap out. If you have the soldering skillz, make your own and never look back. My brother's cables smash on every company that is out there for the most part. Rip open a Monster cable and laugh at how terribly it's put together.

I wasn't a believer (I'm a drummer) in cable quality. Now, I'm a stickler (but not a fool).

The old cable question .
The truth is it matters more when your using them more. By that I mean plugging in & out alot rolling up alot and different temperatures and excessive length .
If your putting them through that every week certainly don't buy cheap ones and avoid moulded plugs .
Personally I make my own and use sommer cable and neutrik plugs . Different colours at no extra cost and roll up nice and tidy quickly .
People are right saying it makes no difference in sound quality and also I wouldn't waist my money on gold plugs etc . No need when you open these things up and see how shit the connections inside look before it even gets to the sockets for the plugs .

sirparksalot wrote:The real difference that I've noticed though is in build quality (the solder joint). Neutrik connectors have more built in stress relief for the solder points than a cheaper connector. Also, if you buy higher quality cable....or just make them yourself....you can ensure that the soldering job is top quality. This way you won't have a cold solder and end up with a crack in the solder. There's really no reason to not be using top quality stuff when you can build cable yourself for under $15 for a standard XLR.

I like to use Mogami cable and Neutrik Gold connectors.